PhD Position in Secure Collaborative Learning for Health Data
Advance secure, privacy-preserving federated learning frameworks for healthcare AI applications.
Best for:Best for computer science or machine learning graduates interested in federated learning, cryptography, and healthcare AI applications.
Overview
This PhD position at Université Paris-Saclay, conducted in collaboration with CEA-LIST, focuses on advancing secure collaborative learning and deep learning applications in healthcare. The project addresses data sovereignty challenges by developing edge-to-cloud federated learning architectures incorporating fully homomorphic encryption and adversarial resilience. The candidate will deploy and optimize deep learning models, integrate large-scale models into collaborative learning settings, and design novel aggregation methods for non-IID data distributions. The successful applicant is expected to contribute actively to cutting-edge research in privacy-preserving medical AI.
What you'll do
- Deploy, monitor, and optimize deep learning models within decentralized and federated learning frameworks
- Integrate large-scale models into collaborative learning environments for healthcare applications
- Develop and evaluate novel data aggregation techniques tailored for non-IID data distributions
- Collaborate with researchers at CEA-LIST to implement secure computation protocols and end-to-end encryption methods
- Contribute to scientific publications and present research findings at international conferences
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: Proficiency in English or French; no strict prerequisite listed
Instruction: English
- Strong background in machine learning and deep learning methodologies
- Proficiency in Python and standard deep learning frameworks
- Understanding of distributed computing or federated learning principles
- Analytical and problem-solving skills for handling complex, decentralized datasets
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-30
Interested applicants should submit their application materials through the official portal or contact the designated supervisor via email with the required documentation.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Academic transcripts
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