Description

Summary:

The successful applicant will be responsible for developing and implementing image reconstruction algorithms for both emission and transmission tomography.
 

The priority of this position includes algorithm development, problem-solving, and product implementation to meet the company’s objectives and long-term goals.  Product development concentration will be on image reconstruction software for various radiation detection applications, from portable devices to large systems, especially medical (SPECT/ PET, CT), industrial and scientific applications.
 

Responsibilities:

• Develop reconstruction algorithm for both emission and transmission tomography.
• Generate production code from the developed algorithm.
• Assist product design from conception to execution.
• Manage software repository.
• Communicate progress and achievement status to leadership, R&D partners, and others.
   

Skills and Experience:

A minimum of three years’ experience in the following areas:

• Iterative reconstruction algorithm development for emission or transmission tomography.
• Monte-Carlo-based simulation tools (Ex. GEANT4…)
• GPU/FPGA-based software acceleration.
• Deep learning reconstruction algorithm development is highly desirable.
• Medical device and imaging system design, prototype, and development are highly desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• A hands-on individual who works well in a team environment.
  
  

Education:

Master’s or PhD in Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or equivalent. 
 

Location:

Vital Materials Engineering Center is in a 62,000 sq ft facility in Bowling Green, Ohio
 

About Vital: 

Vital Chemicals USA is a subsidiary of Vital Materials (www.vitalchem.com), a global materials technology and equipment company.
 

Established in 1995 and headquartered in China, Vital Materials has vertically integrated industrial and commercial operations located in Asia, Europe, North and South America, with over 6,000 employees worldwide.

We are an ISO9001 certified company, a global leader in R&D, sales and recycling of rare metals, and high-tech materials, devices, modules, and systems.  Vital Materials has evolved rapidly since our founding. Our core competency is rare metals; we also focus on high growth/high-tech industries and applications including semiconductors, displays, electronics, photovoltaics, LED, acousto-optics, thermoelectrics, photosensors, radiation detectors, pharmaceuticals, feed additives, glass, ceramics, and metallurgy. We also produce custom manufacturing equipment for a variety of industries like the energy, semiconductor, and automotive industry, along with many others.
 

The starting location is in Bowling Green, Ohio. We have a 62,000 sq ft facility there, in which the Engineering Center will be based.  Bowling Green is a small college town that is home to Bowling Green State University.
 

Benefits:

Vital Chemicals USA offers health, dental, and vision insurance along with a 401K matching plan, Paid Time Off, and a generous holiday schedule.
 

Salary:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
 

Other:

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.