Researcher Medical Imaging AI

Who are we?

Medis Medical Imaging is driven by a bold ambition: to transform complex cardiovascular imaging into intuitive software that enables medical professionals to work smarter, faster, and with greater confidence. For over 30 years, Medis has pioneered advanced imaging tools, making them accessible to researchers and clinicians worldwide. Today, we build on this legacy with a forward-looking roadmap powered by AI innovation.

Working at Medis is both purposeful and inspiring. You'll be part of a fast-paced, innovation-led company with a global presence, rooted in a strong heritage and a pioneering spirit. Our culture is built by smart, hands-on people who take ownership and care deeply about their work and each other. We value connection, curiosity, and collaboration. We take pride in delivering technology that truly makes a difference.

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The role

As a Researcher Medical Imaging AI, you will drive innovative AI research (machine learning and deep learning) for medical imaging, delivering solutions that can be integrated into Medis products and used for both clinical and research purposes. Your work will align with priorities defined in the New Product Introduction (NPI) process and include proof-of-concept development to support the long-term technology roadmap.

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What you will do

• Prototype, train, validate, and refine ML/DL models for medical imaging tasks such as segmentation, classification, detection, feature extraction, enhancement, and denoising
• Design and implement algorithms and models in Python using frameworks such as PyTorch
• Develop and improve automated ML/DL training pipelines, and continuously enhance models using new data and techniques
• Define modelling approaches, evaluation strategies, and data usage strategies
• Plan and execute rigorous experiments, including hypothesis testing and statistical validation
• Collaborate with R&D colleagues, clinical partners, and external collaborators on validation, feedback, and scientific publications
• Write maintainable, well-tested code, contribute to code reviews, and support software releases and technical documentation
• Ensure solutions meet quality, performance, reproducibility, and regulatory expectations for medical devices
• Identify opportunities for patentable innovations

• PhD or MSc in AI, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, (Bio)Medical Engineering, Medical Physics, or Electrical Engineering with an imaging focus
• Experience developing and evaluating AI models for medical image analysis (segmentation, detection, and classification) using deep learning, machine learning, or computer vision
• Software engineering experience in Python and relevant libraries such as PyTorch, NumPy, and SciPy
• Familiarity with clinical evaluation metrics and statistical methodology
• Medical imaging experience, especially cardiovascular MRI and/or CT, is an advantage
• Experience with C++ and imaging toolkits such as ITK and VTK is an advantage
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

• A rewarding and competitive compensation package, with both fixed and variable components
• A pension plan with strong employer contribution
• Flexibility to purchase additional leave days
• A diverse, collaborative, and international team culture with colleagues across Europe, the US, and Asia
• The chance to work on innovative solutions that truly impact patient care and the future of cardiovascular healthcare
• A hybrid work model - 2 days per week in our Leiden office, with flexibility for the rest