PhD candidate in 'Deepfakes' in Radiology: Synthetic Imaging Data for Medical AI Regulation
Join a pioneering project exploring synthetic imaging data for medical AI regulation.
Best for:Best for researchers passionate about medical imaging AI and regulatory science.
Overview
This PhD position focuses on the use of synthetic medical imaging data in the development and regulatory evaluation of AI in medical devices. The candidate will investigate how such data can serve as reliable evidence, addressing challenges related to representativeness, bias, and privacy. The project is part of the COMPASS4MD consortium, which aims to establish new methodologies for evaluating clinical evidence. The role involves both technical analysis and regulatory science, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to the intersection of medical imaging AI and European regulatory frameworks.
What you'll do
- Investigate the use of synthetic medical imaging data in regulatory evaluations.
- Conduct technical evaluations of synthetic imaging data quality.
- Analyze how synthetic data can augment training and validation processes.
- Review the scientific and regulatory landscape related to synthetic data.
- Engage with stakeholders through interviews and consensus methods.
- Develop minimum evidence standards for regulatory submissions.
Requirements
Degree required: MSc in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; C1–C2 proficiency
Instruction: English
- Proficiency in Python and machine learning, especially in medical imaging
- Understanding of AI model development and evaluation
- Experience with image analysis and synthetic image generation
- Knowledge of research methodology and statistics
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Open to candidates with relevant degrees
- No age limit specified
- Prior experience in regulatory science is not required
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-21
Interested candidates should submit their application through the provided portal. Ensure to include all required documents as specified in the application guidelines.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research proposal
- Transcripts
- 2 reference letters
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