MRI Scientist (f/m/d) at Orbem GmbH – München, Bayern, Germany

Orbem is an impact-driven deep-tech scaleup 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 (f/m/d)

Starting date: July 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
Work model: Full-time,Hybrid in Munich

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.

On a typical day, you will:

Develop and optimize production-grade MRI protocols for improved speed and image quality.

Design and implement robust MRI reconstruction and processing pipelines.

Optimize imaging workflows to maximize image quality, acquisition speed, and AI-driven insights.

Establish and maintain quality assurance processes for MRI systems.

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

Requirements

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.

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 40+ 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 Urban Sports Club or Wellpass.

Childcare Reimbursement: Support for Kita/Kindergarten fees.

Deutschland Ticket: Full coverage of public transportation.

Work-Life Integration:

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

WFH Perks: Get €185 to upgrade your home office + a sleek external monitor on us!

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:

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!