General Electric Company

Senior Research Scientist – Reconstruction Physics

General Electric Company • $109K — $164K *
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Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (PhD preferred) with at least 3 years' experience in biomedical engineering, physics, computer science, applied mathematics, or a related field
  • Strong background in medical imaging algorithms, specifically in PET, SPECT, CT, or similar modalities
  • Experience with image reconstruction techniques
  • Solid foundation in numerical methods, inverse problems, and statistical modeling
  • Proven ability to lead and execute independent research projects
  • Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or equivalent scientific programming environments

Responsibilities

  • Design, prototype, and evaluate novel algorithms for medical image reconstruction and analysis
  • Lead independent research initiatives while collaborating with clinical, engineering, and product teams
  • Apply physics-based modeling, numerical optimization, and statistical methods to complex imaging problems
  • Develop high-quality, production-oriented code to validate and demonstrate research concepts
  • Drive innovation beyond established methods and contribute new approaches to the field
  • Communicate results clearly through internal presentations, technical documentation, and external publications
  • Stay current with academic and industry advances and incorporate relevant techniques into research efforts

Benefits

  • Dynamic and supportive work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Contribute to cutting-edge medical imaging technology that improves patient outcomes
  • Relocation assistance provided
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement program
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
As a Senior Research Scientist, you will lead the development of nextgeneration medical imaging algorithms within a collaborative, multidisciplinary R&D team. You will contribute across a portfolio of advanced imaging research topics, with particular emphasis on quantitative nuclear medicine and 3D reconstruction methods.

This role is ideal for a scientist who combines strong theoretical foundations with practical implementation skills and is motivated to translate novel ideas into clinically impactful solutions.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Design, prototype, and evaluate novel algorithms for medical image reconstruction and analysis

  • Lead independent research initiatives while collaborating with clinical, engineering, and product teams

  • Apply physics-based modeling, numerical optimization, and statistical methods to complex imaging problems

  • Develop high-quality, production-oriented code tovalidateand demonstrate research concepts

  • Drive innovation beyond established methods and contributenew approachesto the field

  • Communicate results clearly through internal presentations, technical documentation, and external publications

  • Stay current with academic and industry advances and incorporate relevant techniques into research efforts

Required Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree (PhD preferred) and 3+ years in biomedical engineering, physics, computer science, applied mathematics, or related field

  • Strong background in medical imaging algorithms, particularly in PET, SPECT, CT, or related modalities

  • Experience with image reconstruction techniques

  • Solid foundation in numerical methods, inverse problems, and statistical modeling

  • Demonstrated ability to lead and execute independent research projects

  • Proficiencyin Python, C/C++, or similar scientific programming environments

Desired Skills

  • Expertisein Monte Carlo simulationandphysics-based modeling

  • Experience with nuclear medicine or quantitative radiopharmaceutical imaging physics or reconstruction

  • Familiarity with machine learning / AI methods applied to imaging

  • Demonstrated ability to develop and deploy algorithms in a product or translational research setting

  • Publication record in peer-reviewed journals or conferences

  • Experience mentoring or technically leading other researchers

YoullThrive Here If You:

  • Enjoy solvingopenended,highimpactproblems at the intersection of physics, math, and software

  • Are motivated to move beyond incremental improvements towardstateoftheartinnovations

  • Can bridge theory and implementation to deliver practical solutions

  • Value collaboration across disciplines including clinical science and engineering

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and the chance to contribute tocutting-edgemedical imaging technology that improves patient outcomes. If you are passionate about medical imaging and software development, and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. For U.S. based positions only, the pay range for this position is $109,600.00-$164,400.00 Annual. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience and location. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). GE HealthCare offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Application Deadline: August 25, 2026

About General Electric Company

GE Healthcare provides medical technology, intelligent devices, and care solutions. They offer medical imaging, information technologies, medical diagnostics, patient monitoring systems, performance improvement, drug discovery, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies. GE Healthcare's mission is to improve patient care and outcomes by providing innovative healthcare solutions. Their technologies are used in hospitals, clinics, research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies worldwide to diagnose and treat various medical conditions.

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Size
168,000 employees
Market Cap
$90.4 billion
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
$5.7 billion
Founded
1892
5 Year Trend
-9.1%
Revenue
$79.6 billion
NASDAQ
GE
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