PhD Student Positions - AI in Parkinson's Disease

City: Sankt Augustin Date: Jan 9, 2025

PhD Student Positions - AI in Parkinson's Disease

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany and is a leading applied research organization. Around 32 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.4 billion euros.

PhD Student Positions - AI in Parkinson's Disease

In its role as a coordinator of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Joint Industry-Academic Doctoral Network »AI in Parkinson’s Disease AIPD« the Fraunhofer Institute for Algorithms and Scientific Computing SCAI is thrilled to announce 14 open PhD student positions at several participating institutions. The AIPD network will train a group of 14 doctoral candidates in an intersectoral, international, and interdisciplinary setting in order to foster the next generation of medical data scientists.

AIPD’s competitive research program covers priority areas with high scientific and societal interest and relevance to Parkinson’s disease:

• How can AI/ML algorithms support earlier diagnosis, patient subgroup stratification, prognosis, and treatment response detection?
• How can AI/ML algorithms contribute to a more objective monitoring of disease symptoms, e.g., via digital voice/gait recordings and neuroimaging?
• How can all of this be realized in an ethical, legally compliant, and trust-preserving manner?

What you will do

As a doctoral candidate in medical data science, you will join the AIPD doctoral network, which includes leading institutions and researchers in academia and industry across Europe. You will work on a PhD project of your choice under the direct supervision of an academic and a non-academic researcher. Lab rotations, as well as a competitive training program with a strong focus on transferable skills and competencies, are an integral part of AIPD’s educational concept.

Find out more about AIPD and individual PhD research projects at https://www.aipd-dn.eu.

What you bring to the table

The specific requirements for each position depend on the particular PhD project. Some projects may require a clear understanding of statistical and mathematical concepts and the underlying data science, while others may require strong programming skills in R, Python, and PyTorch.More information can be found here: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/search?keys=AIPD.

In general, you will fit in if you fulfill the following criteria:

• M.Sc. with excellent grades in a relevant area for the position you are applying
• High level of intrinsic motivation and enthusiasm for translational research linking academia and industry
• Strong passion for data science and an equally strong interest in biomedicine
• Independent work style
• Very good communication skills in English (speaking and writing)

What you can expect

Our program stands out for its strong translational focus, bridging academia and industry. PhD candidates will benefit from:

• Networking Opportunities: The AIPD network promotes close collaboration among leading institutions and researchers in academia and industry across Europe.
• Training and Skills Development: AIPD offers comprehensive training and contributes to professional growth in research and transferable skills.
• Career Advancement: AIPD increases the employability and career prospects of researchers through high-quality research experiences.
• Innovation and Impact: AIPD drives innovation and contributes to societal challenges by supporting cutting-edge research projects in the intersection field of AI and biomedicine.
• Recognition and Prestige: Affiliation with a Marie Skłodowska-Curie program is highly regarded, adding significant value to the researchers’ profiles.

The exact salary of each PhD student position is defined by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA - https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/) and is to be confirmed upon appointment. The basic gross amount is composed of a living allowance = 3 400 EUR/month (multiplied by a MSCA Country Correction Coefficient) and mobility/family allowance = 600 to 1 260 EUR/month, depending on the family situation.

This position is available and financed for 36 months. It is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal qualifications and suitability. Terms of contract according to European Commission's Marie Curie fellowship scheme.

Interested?

Please apply exclusively via the EURAXESS website:

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/search?keys=AIPD

We look forward to getting to know you!

Prof. Dr. Holger Fröhlich

Fraunhofer SCAI

Coordinator of AIPD

Fraunhofer Institute for Algorithms and Scientific Computing SCAI www.scai.fraunhofer.de ​ Requisition Number: 77719 Application Deadline: 02/28/2025

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