Principal Research Engineer

Job Description:

DEXIS, part of the Envista family, is a global leader in dental imaging technology, dedicated to streamlining clinical workflows and advancing an AI-powered digital ecosystem. Our mission is to empower dental professionals to deliver better, more predictable patient outcomes through intuitive, innovative technology.

As a member of our research team, you focus on developing new software algorithms and methods in the field of medical image and surface mesh computing. Topics heavily focus on AI and machine learning, surface and image segmentation and registration as well as advanced 3D visualization methods. Starting from an initial idea or concept, you dive into the relevant literature, create prototype solutions and demonstrate their adequateness. Afterwards, you hand over the prototype to the software development team in a detailed way. Additionally, you provide input for performance studies, patent applications and support cases related to your algorithms.

Job Requirements:

• You have a PhD in computer science, biomedical engineering, mathematics or physics.
• Having a few years of relevant working experience is an asset.
• You have a strong interest / knowledge in the field of AI, computational & applied mathematics, 3D graphics and / or medical image computing.
• You are proficient with prototyping software, like Python, C++ or Matlab and the usage of external libraries, e.g. PyTorch or Keras for AI applications. Experience with software development (SCRUM principles) is an asset.
• You are a problem solver with a scientific approach and an analytical mindset, who works independently and self-organized as well as in a team.
• You are fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Operating Company:

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