About TUMCREATE

TUMCREATE is a multidisciplinary research platform of the Technical University Munich (TUM) at the Singapore Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE). We are joining forces with universities, public agencies, and industry for the advancement of future technologies.

Our research program 'HEARTwise - Heart failure assessment with reliable technology using wearables and in vitro diagnostics', funded by Singapore's National Research Foundation (NRF), is a collaborative effort between the Technical University Munich (TUM), the National University Health System (NUHS), National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) and National University of Singapore (NUS). In the HEARTwise Data Privacy team at TUMCREATE, we will develop privacy-enhancing technologies for patient-centric wearable-based data acquisition and telemedicine.

As part of the HEARTwise team, you will work in an interdisciplinary team alongside renowned scientists incardiology, telemedicine, biomedical engineering, acoustics, and data privacy.

Please visit www.tum-create.edu.sg for more information about TUMCREATE.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled researcher in the domain of cybersecurity and privacy-enhancing technologies for medical IoT applications. Within HEARTwise, you will develop a patient-centric data privacy architecture for wearable devices and research novel cybersecurity approaches to maximize privacy ofpatient data using technologies such as zero-knowledge proofs and homomorphic encryption.

This is a fixed-term contract for a minimum period of 2 years with the possibility of extension, subject to projectrequirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a patient-centric data privacy architecture for wearable devices.
• Research novel approaches to maximize the privacy of patient data using technologies such as zero-knowledge proofs and homomorphic encryption.
• Collaborate with experts in cardiology, telemedicine, biomedical engineering, acoustics, and data privacy.
• Write scientific manuscripts, contribute to project reports, and present findings at international conferences and stakeholder meetings.

Key Competencies

• Proven expertise in the domain of cybersecurity and/or privacy-enhancing technologies, preferably with priorexperience in the medical cybersecurity domain.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate complexanalytical results to multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, international researchenvironment.

Qualification Requirements

• We are seeking for a candidate with a Master's degree in an engineering / scientific discipline such ascomputer science, electrical engineering, bioengineering or related fields with a focus on cybersecurity / privacy in medical applications.
• Ideally, the candidate has an interdisciplinary education that facilitates collaboration with medical andbioengineering teams.
• Software development and networking skills are necessary. Required programming languages: Java, Python,C/C++, Rust.
• Prior experience with medical device / hospital IT systems is advantageous.

What we offer

• A collaborative and inclusive world-class research environment.
• The opportunity to pursue a PhD (awarded by the Technical University of Munich) for Research Associate with a Master's degree.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Engagement with a leading international team addressing interdisciplinary challenges in heart failure management in the medical IoT context.

Applications

Please submit your complete application, including a cover letter (required), CV, and university transcripts (required), to hr@tum-create.edu.sg.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We look forward to your application!