Summary
Aalborg University offers a PhD scholarship focusing on the statistical aspects of privacy concerning spatial health data. The position is part of an ambitious collaboration aimed at balancing data utility with strong privacy guarantees, utilizing nationwide Danish health registry data.
PhD in Statistical Aspects of Privacy for Spatial Health Data, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
Designation
PhD Candidate
Table of Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Statistical aspects of privacy in spatial health data |
| Location | Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark |
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2026 |
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s degree in mathematical statistics, mathematically founded data science, mathematical economics, or a related field.
- Strong qualifications in mathematics and statistics, with an advantage for experience in spatial statistics.
- Excellent oral and written English skills.
- Applicants close to completing an MSc are also eligible if they provide a statement from a supervisor regarding the expected completion date.
Job Description
- Conduct research at the intersection of mathematics, statistics, and public health.
- Develop privacy-preserving methods (e.g., differential privacy, synthetic data) for analyzing sensitive health data.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Engineering and Science.
- Participate in the Novo Nordisk Foundation Data Science Collaborative Programme and perform research stays at international institutions.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- An application stating reasons for applying and qualifications for the position.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Diplomas for bachelor’s and master’s degrees, including grades.
- Any other relevant documents.
Applications must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system found in the job advertisement on the university’s website.
Last Date to Apply
May 31, 2026
For further information or questions regarding the position, please contact:
- Heidi Søgaard Christensen: +45 2171 0151, hschr@dcm.aau.dk
- Martin Bøgsted: +45 5092 5639, m_boegsted@dcm.aau.dk
- Anne Marie Svane: +45 2536 5204, annemarie@math.aau.dk
