full-time research scientist in Cardiac Modelling in USA at Siemens Corporate Research
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Siemens Corporate Research (SCR) is one of the world's premier research labs for medical imaging, computer vision and personalized healthcare, covering multiscale modeling of the human body and disease from molecular to cellular, tissue, organ and whole body. We provide a stimulating environment for highly talented and self-motivated researchers. SCR excels in transferring academic research into innovative products, and works in close collaboration with clinical partners. The lab has more than 250 researchers and over 100 students involved in hundreds of University, Clinical and Government collaborations.
SCR is part of Siemens Corporate Technology, a division comprising 2500+ scientists located in Princeton, Berkeley, Erlangen, Munich, Berlin, Vienna, Graz, Brasov, Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, Bangalore, and Moscow.
The Image Analytics and Informatics global technology field of Siemens Corporate Research (SCR) has an immediate opening for a full-time research scientist position. Ideal candidates will have in-depth knowledge of biophysical modeling (continuum mechanics, FEM) of the heart function, medical imaging systems and medical image analysis, as well as strong software development skills.
Responsibilities:
- Perform research in the area of multi-scale modeling of cardiac electro-mechanics to advance the state-of-the-art, including generating publications in top journals and conferences.
- Perform research in the area of biophysical model personalization from clinical data (images, signals, reports, etc).
- Translate technology to provide working solutions for commercial, scientific or industrial applications.
- Quick prototyping, feasibility studies, specification and implementation of software components.
- Definition of algorithm requirements in collaboration with customers.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or equivalent relevant discipline.
- Proven record in biophysical modeling of the heart function with record in research, innovative thinking and real world problem solving (numerical modeling and optimization techniques in particular).
- Strong experience in numerical solvers for biophysical simulations.
- Ability to develop new research ideas to the level of a working system prototype.
- Ability to quickly prototype in C++. GPU programming experience is a plus.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and can do attitude.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize work.
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Willing to accept challenges and responsibilities.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in a growing, dynamic team.