GE HealthCare Research Scientist – Magnetic Resonance 

United States, New York 

834751545

Roles and Responsibilities

As a Magnetic Resonance Research Scientist, you will:

• Apply knowledge and experience in MR physics, mathematics, engineering and chemistry to conceptualize and prototype novel MR systems and software solutions that address key clinical needs.

• Develop next-generation MRI sub-systems with enhanced capabilities, and associated applications that leverage them. Examples are in high-performance gradient coils, RF coils, receiver sub-systems, gradient drivers, etc.

• Determine the impact of systems hardware performance on image quality and safety.

• Develop algorithmic and/ or systems hardware solutions for MR-guided therapy and interventional applications.

• Grow external collaborations with academic and industry partners through joint publications, grant submissions and technology development.

• Work with clinicians to refine emerging technologies for clinical applications.

• Create intellectual property by generating invention disclosures and filing patents.

• Maintain external visibility through conference presentations and peer-reviewed journal publications.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Physics, Medical Physics, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, or other related fields, with at least 4 years of research experience.

• A demonstrated record of research and development as evidenced by peer-reviewed conference proceedings and journal publications.

• Strong fundamentals in MR imaging physics, electromagnetic theory, and MR hardware sub-systems.

• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to understand and address root causes of MR image quality issues in investigational prototypes.

• Proficiency in programming in C, Python and/ or simulation tools.

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. You will need to have valid, on-going authorization to work in the U.S.

• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.

• Must be 18 years or older.

• You must submit your application for employment on the careers page at to be considered.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated ability to originate and follow through on ideas.

• High levels of curiosity and independence.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in writing and executing grant proposals.

• Hands-on experience in MR systems hardware, especially gradients and RF transmit sub-systems.

• Experience in developing or modifying components of MR sub-systems leading to measurable changes in image quality and new applications.

• Experience in EM and multi-physics modeling, especially for analysis of RF transmit and gradient field bioeffects.

• Experience in pulse sequence programming on a GE HealthCare MRI scanner and/ or developing new image reconstruction algorithms.