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PhD Position on Risk Evaluation of AI Models in Healthcare

Evaluate privacy risks, anonymization, and security in healthcare AI and large language models.

Best for:Best for Master's graduates in computer science, machine learning, or cybersecurity with a strong interest in healthcare privacy and natural language processing.

Inria · Villeurbanne, France · R1 · First-stage researcher
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AI in HealthcarePrivacy-Preserving Machine LearningNatural Language ProcessingData AnonymizationInformation Security
Deadline
Nov 20, 2026
31 days
Funding
Salaried
€2.3k/mo
Start date
2026-12-01
Fixed-term
Location
Villeurbanne
France

Overview

This doctoral position focuses on assessing the privacy and security risks associated with artificial intelligence models trained on sensitive healthcare data. Hosted by Inria Grenoble Rhône-Alpes and conducted in collaboration with AP-HP's digital services, the project investigates model anonymization, end-to-end attacks, and countermeasures for text and multimodal clinical data. The successful candidate will conduct state-of-the-art research, develop robust evaluation frameworks, and help secure health data sharing across hospital networks. Applicants are expected to hold a Master's degree or equivalent and possess strong backgrounds in machine learning, natural language processing, or security.

PhDHealth AIPrivacyLarge Language ModelsAnonymizationInriaFrance

What you'll do

  • Conduct a comprehensive literature review on privacy risks and data protection methods for machine learning and natural language processing models.
  • Design and execute end-to-end privacy attacks against AI models trained on sensitive medical records.
  • Develop novel defensive countermeasures and anonymization techniques to facilitate safe model sharing between hospitals.
  • Integrate and scale proposed methods within actual health data warehouse environments such as AP-HP.
  • Write scientific research articles and present findings at international academic venues.

Requirements

Degree required: Master's degree (Bac + 5) or equivalent in computer science, data science, applied mathematics, or a related field

Degree offered: PhD

Language: Proficiency in English or French; ability to read scientific literature and write reports

Instruction: English / French

Required skills
  • Solid background in machine learning and natural language processing
  • Demonstrated programming proficiency in Python and relevant deep learning frameworks
  • Understanding of data privacy, confidentiality, and security concepts in computing
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges
  • Ability to conduct independent research and collaborate effectively across institutions
Nice to have
Prior research experience or project work involving large language modelsFamiliarity with healthcare data processing and electronic health recordsExperience with differential privacy or machine learning attack-defense scenarios
Eligibility
  • Must hold a master's degree or equivalent qualification prior to the start date
  • Position may be subject to a restricted zone (ZRR) security clearance procedure as per French regulations

Funding & terms

Type
Salaried
Amount
€2.3k/mo
Duration
3 years
Programme
Inria
Inria

How to apply

Deadline: 2026-11-20

Candidates must submit their application materials exclusively through the online Inria recruitment portal before the stated deadline. Applications sent via alternative channels are not guaranteed to be processed.

Documents required
  • CV
  • Cover letter
  • Transcripts
  • Reference letters
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Contact

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Prof.
Antoine Boutet
Centre Inria de l'Université Grenoble Alpes
Lab
Centre Inria de l'Université Grenoble Alpes
Inria
France
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