Research Physicist

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Elekta is shaping the standard of care together with healthcare providers by developing precision radiation medicine that brings advanced radiotherapy into routine clinical practice. Our solutions support consistent efficient and personalized care addressing evolving patient needs. Through adaptive radiotherapy precision treatment delivery and integrated workflows Elekta supports care teams across a range of clinical settings. Each year more than 2 million patients are treated using Elekta solutions across over 130 countries. Elekta is headquartered in Stockholm Sweden with over 4000 employees and offices in more than 40 countries. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information visit.

The Research Physicist will conduct research and innovation focusing at treatment efficiency and precision using cutting-edge technologies and provide support to the software engineering groups in the (OIS/TPS) product creation process.

Participate in research and concept explorations from the theoretical level to the clinical level focusing at treatment efficiency and precision. This includes the areas of treatment planning image reconstruction dose reconstruction medical image analysis optimization problems artificial intelligent and much more.
Interact with software engineering groups participate in algorithm testing and implementation involving the mathematical modeling and physical implementation of machine and patient quality assurance dose calculation solutions and clinical testing of new developments.
Participate in design and development of new features for all the ELEKTA products mostly concentrated in treatment planning and quality assurance solutions.
Perform data collection for the purposes of algorithm testing product development or to fulfill business needs (Work in a clinical setting with treatment machines is involved in this task).
Interact with selected customers for software development customer relations or troubleshooting (i.e. direct support) when needed.
Conduct internal training of other groups in the company and Provide support to the customer support organization.

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Masters degree in Medical Physics or related fields with at least 3 years of working experience. Or doctoral degree of medical physics and other concentration i.e. Mathematics Physics or Biomedical Engineering with strong mathematics physics or imaging background.
Coding experience python/Matlab is essential.
Coding experience in C/C or equivalent is highly desirable.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills are mandatory
The ability to work and solve problems independently and perform thorough in depth analyses is essential.
The ability to give scientific presentations in a professional manner is essential.
The ability to interact with highly technical teams is essential.
Experience of clinical practice and Medical Physics is necessary.
Experience with the state-of-the-art radiation therapy technologies is a plus
Experience with Artificial Intelligent is a plus.

Personal Attributes:
Contributing effectively towards a joint result even when the topic involved does not directly serve ones own interest.
Actively focused on achieving results and objectives; ready to take action in case of disappointing results.
Recognizing opportunities and acting on them. Self-starting rather than waiting passively what happens.
Being able to communicate on a clear way with others by the use of good writing speaking and listening skills.
Good communication skills to interact effectively with scientists as well as software and hardware developers.
Excellent command of English language and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.