Research Associate/ PhD Position (m/f/d) Else Kröner Fresenius Center for Digital Health

Research Associate/ PhD Position  (m/f/d)
at the Else Kröner Fresenius Center for Digital Health

The position is available as soon as possible, either full-time or part-time, initially limited to 24 months, with the option of extension and longer-term collaboration. Compensation is based on the applicable collective bargaining agreement and, subject to fulfillment of the personal requirements, may be classified according to pay grade E13.

The Else Kröner-Fresenius Center for Digital Health (EKFZ), a joint center of the Carl Gustav Carus Medical Faculty of Dresden University of Technology and Dresden University Hospital, promotes translational and interdisciplinary research in the field of digital medicine and health. The center, which is funded by the Else Kröner-Fresenius Foundation, cooperates closely with many high-tech specialists in Dresden's research environment and aims to strengthen and promote cooperation with university medicine.

The position is embedded in an interdisciplinary and international research environment within the “Medical Device Regulatory Science” research group led by Prof. Steven Gilbert and involves close collaboration with academic institutions and practice partners.

Your responsibilities:

• Contribute to applied research and prototyping projects in the field of cybersecurity for medical technologies and digital clinical infrastructures
• Collaborate with academic partners and healthcare practitioners
• Develop and evaluate applications for automated and AI-assisted support of security documentation
• Analyze technical security requirements and translate them into practical and implementable solutions
• Assess and evaluate the security of AI systems in healthcare settings
• Support research activities related to cybersecurity policy and governance issues
• Prepare scientific publications and present research findings at conferences and other professional events
• Contribute to knowledge transfer between research, practice, and relevant stakeholders

Your profile:

• Master’s degree in computer science, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field
• Proficient in English (written and spoken)
• Agile mindset with a high level of motivation and an adaptable working style
• Coding experience (e.g., Python)
• Research experience (e.g., publications as first or co-author)
• Verifiable experience in at least two of the following areas:

• 1. Cybersecurity governance and policy (e.g., standards, regulations, guidance)
  2. Cybersecurity management (e.g., threat modeling)
  3. Technical cybersecurity (e.g., secure development)
  4. Cybersecurity operations and response (e.g., monitoring, detection, investigation, incident response)
  5. Offensive cybersecurity (e.g., penetration testing, red teaming, vulnerability assessment)
  6. Cybersecurity of AI systems
  7. Cybersecurity in healthcare
  8. Prototyping and development of AI/LLM-enabled applications (e.g., python-based prototyping, LLM applications, agentic workflows)

• Interest in interdisciplinary work at the interface of digital health, medical devices, hospitals, and cybersecurity policy/regulation
• The position is based in Dresden

We offer you:

• The opportunity to work in leading medical research, teaching, and patient care

  Working from home is generally possible in coordination with the respective department; however, it is limited to a defined portion of the regular working time

• Compensation: In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, including an annual special payment and occupational pension scheme

• Vacation: 30 days per year

• Career development: Numerous internal and external training and professional development opportunities, e.g., via the Carus Academy

• Work–life balance: Our Family Office provides support in all life situations, including assistance with childcare placements near the hospital, holiday programs, and caregiving responsibilities

• Health: Extensive sports and fitness programs in our state-of-the-art gym, as well as mental health programs and counseling, occupational health management, and more

• Employee benefits: Staff discounts at the hospital pharmacy, corporate benefits, and additional shopping portals

For further information, please contact Prof. Stephen Gilbert (stephen.gilbert@uniklinikum-dresden.de) and Dr. med. Oscar Freyer (oscar.freyer@ukdd.de).

Your contact in the HR Directorate

Elena Koch

Tel: 0351-458- 2594