2025-2024-06247, Research Assistant in Privacy Preserving Health Data Sharing - DKW

2025-2024-06247, Research Assistant in Privacy Preserving Health Data Sharing - DKW

The Data, Knowledge, and Web Engineering group, Department of Computer Science, The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, invites applications for a position as research assistant from March 1, 2025. The position is a fixed-term position for 3 months. The place of work is the Aalborg Campus.

The Department of Computer Science at Aalborg University is highly regarded among researchers, students, and external partners because of its leading research, education, and collaboration. The department currently has more than 150 scientific staff, 20 administrative staff, and 1,300 students.

Our research is recognized internationally and nationally to be at the highest level of excellence according to community standards, prioritizing quality over quantity. We balance applications and theory, and societal and scientific impact, applying research to solve real-world problems, while also conducting foundational research with potential long-term impact. As part of this, we are acknowledged and respected for close collaboration with industry and for applying research to create impact and value for society.

Jobbeskrivelse

Your job responsibilities
Your main tasks will consist of developing a synthetic version of a Danish healthcare dataset and assessing its privacy level and utility as well as documenting the results in a scientific publication aimed for publication in a peer reviewed journal.

The project is carried out in collaboration with the Center for Clinical Data Science, Aalborg University Hospital.

Your competences
You have an MSc degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field.

Required qualifications:

• Good programming skills in Python

• Knowledge on synthetic data generation and their privacy and utility assessment

• Familiarity with health data

• As a person, you have good interpersonal skills, are inclusive and team-oriented and able to contribute to a good work environment.

We expect you to be able to write and speak English at the academic level.

Questions about the position
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Katja Hose, [email protected].

The application must contain

• A motivating text outlining your reasons for applying, and intentions and visions with the position.

• Your curriculum vitae, including personal data, educational background, scientific qualifications, dissemination skills, participation in committees and boards, and additional qualifications relevant for the position.

• Copies of relevant diplomas(Master of Science). On request you might be asked for an official English translation.

• A complete list of publications.

• References/recommendations(optional).

Your application including attachments must be sent electronically by clicking the“Apply online” link below.

The application must be written in English.

For further information concerning the application procedure please contact Human Resources by [email protected].

Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force, teaching portfolio and procedures can be seen here.

Aalborg University wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

Terms of employment
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities(the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state(AC collective agreement)(only in Danish) and circular concerning protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities(only in Danish).

Løn og ansættelsesvilkår
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities(the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state(AC collective agreement)(only in Danish) and circular concerning protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities(only in Danish).

Ansøgningsfrist
2025-02-26

Ref. nummer
2025-224-06247

Afdeling
Department of Computer Science