SonicJobs Logo
Left arrow iconBack to search

Imaging Scientist Intern

Varex Imaging Corporation
Posted a month ago, valid for 17 days
Location

San Jose, CA 95103, US

Salary

$50,000 - $60,000 per year

info
Contract type

Full Time

By applying, a Sonicjobs account will be created for you. Sonicjobs's Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions will apply.

SonicJobs' Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy also apply.

Sonic Summary

info
  • Varex Imaging Inc. is seeking an imaging scientist intern to perform Monte Carlo modeling of X-ray transport in diagnostic imaging systems.
  • The position requires a Ph.D. or a Master's student in physics, electrical engineering, or a related field.
  • Candidates should possess skills in physics of X-ray photon transport, CT calibration, numerical methods, and programming in C++, Matlab, or Python.
  • The internship is full-time, running from May 2026 to August 2026, with an hourly pay rate that is competitive.
  • Varex Imaging offers benefits such as holiday pay, paid sick leave, and a 401K match to support employee well-being.

To apply to a Varex Imaging position, please create an account and sign-in.

CURRENT VAREX IMAGING EMPLOYEES: Please apply by logging into your internal Workday Account.

Summary

Varex Imaging Inc., the world’s largest supplier of X-ray imaging components used in devices such as computed tomography (CT) scanners and cargo inspection systems, is seeking an enthusiastic imaging scientist to perform Monte Carlo modeling of X-ray transport in diagnostic imaging systems and to investigate methods to address the modeled nonlinearities in CT reconstructions.

You will join a team that develops pre-processing and reconstruction software for direct and indirect detectors.


What you will do:

Model x-ray and charge transport in photon counting detectors using GEANT4 and other tools.
Model x-ray transport (primary and scatter) through the human anatomy.
Acquire experimental data.
Investigate the impacts of detector nonlinearities on CT reconstructions, and investigate possible remediations.
Perform DQE simulations.


Skills required:

- Physics of X-ray photon transport
- CT calibration and reconstruction prinicipals
- Numerical methods and optimization techniques
- C++, Matlab or Python
- X-ray and CBCT lab experience


Skill desired:

- Cloud computing
- GEANT4


Education & Experience:

- Ph.D or Masters Student in physics, electrical engineering, or a related field.



The summer internship will run from May 2026 thru August 2026

Job Description

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Work Shift:

First Shift

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Benefits and Perks

Varex Imaging provides competitive pay and benefits to support the financial, physical, and emotional well-being of the people who make our company successful.

  • Holiday Pay
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • 401K match
  • Friendly Work Environment
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.




Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site

Apply now in a few quick clicks

By applying, a Sonicjobs account will be created for you. Sonicjobs's Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions will apply.

SonicJobs' Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy also apply.