Imaging Scientist (MRI R&D)

PROLIM Global Corporation () is currently seeking Imaging Scientist (MRI R&D) for one of our Top clients.

Title: Imaging Scientist (MRI R&D)
Location: Onsite Pittsburgh, PA

Primary Objective:
Enable MRI pulse sequence development, image reconstruction, and post‑processing in the Philips MRI environment to support advanced development for oscillating gradient diffusion MRI and FLORET UTE MRI; contribute to monthly sprint deliverables.

Core Responsibilities

·         Design, implement, and validate MRI pulse sequences (including diffusion, UTE, FLORET) within vendor R&D tooling/environment (Philips).

·         Develop and optimize reconstruction pipelines (k‑space handling, non‑Cartesian recon, SNR/artefact mitigation, parallel imaging, compressed sensing, iterative recon).

·         Build post‑processing algorithms for quantitative metrics, maps, and QA/QC.

·         Run phantom and in‑vivo experiments; define protocols, acquisition parameters, and acceptance criteria; analyze results and iterate.

·         Produce technical documentation (methods, parameters, validation reports) per sprint plan; support risk, test, and requirement documents.

·         Collaborate with clinical/academic partners; support data governance and research contract deliverables as needed.

Must‑Have Skills & Experience

·         5–8+ years in MR physics / MRI engineering / computational imaging with demonstrated work on diffusion MRI and UTE/FLORET or comparable advanced sequences.

·         Hands‑on experience with vendor MRI R&D environments (Philips preferred) for sequence prototyping and deployment.

·         Strong in signal/image processing and numerical optimization.

·         Programming: Python (NumPy/SciPy), MATLAB, plus C++ for performance‑critical components; CUDA/OpenCL a strong plus.

·         Reconstruction expertise: parallel imaging (SENSE/GRAPPA), non‑Cartesian/NUFFT, model‑based/iterative/CS, motion/eddy‑current correction.

·         Familiarity with sprint/agile ways of working, writing requirements, and generating test reports.

·         Understanding of MR safety, data privacy, and documentation standards (e.g., IEC concepts at a high level; study/contract governance awareness).

Nice‑to‑Have

·         Experience with oscillating gradient diffusion, microstructural modeling, and quantitative diffusion biomarkers.

·         Experience integrating toolchains (e.g., ISMRM raw data, BIDS, DICOM pipelines).

·         Publications/patents in diffusion/UTE/recon methods.

Key Deliverables (per SOW cadence)

·         Pulse sequence builds and change logs per sprint plan.

·         Reconstruction code, test datasets, and validation metrics.

·         Post‑processing workflows with documented parameters and outcomes.

·         Technical documents: requirements, risks, test protocols/reports.

Apply online for immediate consideration, please send your updated resume, and contact info via email

About PROLIM Corporation

PROLIM is a leading provider of end-to-end IT, PLM and Engineering Services and Solutions for Global 1000 companies. They understand business as much as technology, and help their customers improve their profitability and efficiency by providing high value technology consulting, staffing, and project management outsourcing services.

Their IT and PLM consulting offerings include; Advisory, PLM Software/Services, Program Management, Solution Architecture Training/Staffing, Cloud Solutions, Servers/Networking, Infrastructure, ERP Practices and QA Services. Engineering services include Data Translation, CAD/CAM/CAE, Process & Product Engineering, Prototyping, and Testing/Validation within a wide range of markets and industries.