Research Scientist in PET/CT

Join an Internationally Leading Group in PET Imaging Physics

Do you wish to join an internationally leading group in PET imaging physics and make a transformative difference in the field of molecular imaging? Then, join the team of Prof. Charalampos Tsoumpas, who was recently awarded a prestigious €1.5M personal grant funded by the Vici Talent Program (Dutch Research Foundation, domain of Applied and Engineering Sciences) to develop innovative image reconstruction techniques for extremely low dose PET/CT imaging.

What you will do

You will play a key role in co-leading the research activities of the project and contribute significantly to the supervision of several bachelor and master students. Your work is expected to lead to conference presentations, peer-reviewed journal articles, open-source software, international patent applications and eventually in clinical products.

Where you will work

The University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) is one of the largest academic hospitals in the Netherlands and the largest employer in the Northern Netherlands. In addition to providing clinical care, it is a constituent member of the University of Groningen with much focus on core research, training, and education. The Department of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging as part of UMCG has international reputation for its state-of-the-art infrastructure and front-end research activities together with its internal and external collaborations. The Department has installed a Siemens Biograph Vision Quadra PET/CT scanner and has a strategic high-profile collaboration with Siemens Healthineers.

At least as important as a pleasant working environment is a pleasant living environment. Groningen is a thriving university city set in quiet, spacious surroundings.

What do we ask

You should be a creative and passionate researcher with (or close to receive) a PhD degree in Physics, Medical Physics, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computational Engineering. Excellent communication skills (in English), passion in using AI and an innovative mindset are essential. Candidates who do not have but wish to pursue PhD studies are also invited to express their interest.

The UMCG has a preventive Hepatitis B policy. If required for the position, the UMCG can provide the vaccination.

What do we offer

We offer a challenging position in an enthusiastic team of experts. A fulltime (36 hours per week) contract for five years with starting date on the 1st of April 2026. Your indicative starting salary (36 hours/week) is minimum of € 3.598,- and maximum of € 5.669,- (scale 10) gross per month. In addition, you will receive 8% holiday pay, and 8.3% end-of-year bonus. A reduced taxation scheme may apply for some candidates. The conditions of employment comply with the Collective Labour Agreement for Medical Centres (CAO-UMC).

Your application should be submitted by the 31st of August. We would expect to receive:

• a letter of motivation (maximum one A4 page), a curriculum vitae including a list of scientific outputs such as publications, conference abstracts, patents, and a list of contact details of at least three referees.
• We anticipate that shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in September. Referees will be contacted only after the interview.

Charalampos (Harry) Tsoumpas Professor in Quantification in Molecular Diagnostics and Radionuclide Therapy