Orbem is an impact-driven deep-tech startup from Munich, Germany. We develop fast, accurate, and accessible imaging solutions that provide access to otherwise unattainable sources of knowledge.

We seek to make a difference – and develop solutions to sustainably feed the world, accelerate the transition to a green economy, and transform disease detection.

Join us on our mission to unleash AI-powered imaging for everything and everyone.

MRI Scientist

Starting date: January 2025
Compensation package: €60,000 - €65,000 in yearly salary, €10,000 - €30,000 in equity. Additionally up to € 5,000 p.a. in company benefits
Office location: Munich, Germany (on-site only)

Your role

You develop and build the next generation of our AI-powered MRI solutions, by implementing state-of-the-art methods to realize our vision of a fast, cheap, and simple MRI. Being part of our imaging team, you transform cutting-edge research into a breakthrough product. By leveraging your curiosity and excellent problem-solving skills, you unlock the next stage of our product development.

Your day-to-day

On a typical day you will

• Work at our MRI systems developing methods for accelerated imaging.

• Work with a multidisciplinary team developing AI-powered imaging applications.

• Develop and optimize production-level MRI protocols.

• Design production-level reconstruction and processing pipelines.

• Optimize imaging protocols maximizing image quality, speed and AI performance.

• Automate MRI system executions ensuring high stability.

• Implement quality assurance methods for MRI.

Your experiences and skills

Fit to our values

• We own every challenge: we enjoy complexity and thrive under uncertainty.

• We strive for better: we seize any opportunity for growth and challenge the status quo. We are constantly learning and improving.

• We imagine new frontiers: we think beyond ‘doable’ and ‘reasonable’. We design a sustainable and healthy future together.

MRI Expertise

• You have hands-on experience developing methods for MRI.

• You have experience with MR protocol optimization.

• You have experience with MR reconstruction algorithms.

• You have a solid understanding of MR hardware components.

• You have strong MR physics and engineering knowledge.

Coding and Data Fluency

• You have a strong statistics and data analysis foundation.

• You have strong coding skills in Python and C/C++.

• You value best practices for writing high-quality production code.

What makes you stand out from other candidates

Scientific Approach

• You can deal with complex contexts, structuring, and extracting essential takeaways.

• You follow a data-based mindset, finding evidence by utilizing the highest experimental standards.

• You know how to translate gained data insights into derived conclusions.

Translating interdisciplinary

• You are an ambitious learner, developing and understanding new ideas for imaging.

• You turn thoughts into action, implementing methods efficiently with a focus on detail.

Innovating the status quo

• You embrace exploring new approaches.

• You enjoy interdisciplinary perspectives.

• You iterate fast, ensuring up-to-date knowledge integration.

What we offer

• International Environment: Join a team with 30+ nationalities across 5 continents, all driven by a shared purpose: shedding light on the world’s toughest challenges.

• Attractive Compensation Package:

  • Stock Options: Share in Orbem’s success.

  • Visa & Relocation Support: Seamless support for your move to Germany.

  • Learning & Development: €1,750 annual budget for personal growth.

  • Fitness Membership: Access to USC, Wellpass, and more.

  • Childcare Reimbursement: Support for Kita/Kindergarten Fee.

  • Deutschland Ticket: Full coverage of public transportation.

• Work-Life Integration:

  • Flexible Hours & Home Office: Work when and where it suits you.

  • 30 Days Paid Leave: Plenty of time to recharge.

  • Personal Leave: Flexibility for life’s important moments.

  • Work from Anywhere: Experience new cultures and environments for up to 60 days per year.

• Make a Difference: Join an ambitious, fast-growing team working on breakthrough technology. In our scale-up environment, you’ll have the freedom to lead your projects and make an impact. We provide a platform for you to explore, innovate, and define your vision for the future. At Orbem, we’re committed to helping you discover your strengths, and while we aim to teach you, we also want to learn from you.

Your team

As an MRI Scientist, you become part of our diverse and international team. Learn more about the team members, their work, and challenges here: www.orbem.ai

At Orbem, we're committed to building a smart, diverse team, and we recognize that self-doubt can prevent talented individuals from applying. If you feel you don't meet every requirement, we'd love to hear from you anyway!