The Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Medicine MEVIS is a world-leading and internationally connected research center for computer assistance in medicine. With about 140 employees, our mission is to conduct patient-centric research and development to improve clinical processes for the benefit of our clinical partners and, in the end, patients.
Be part of change
Modern AI systems in medicine increasingly rely on decentralized training paradigms such as federated or swarm learning. These promise privacy-preserving collaboration across hospitals but challenge current notions of transparency, auditability, and certification. While Model Cards and Data Cards are emerging as best practices, they are insufficient for complex, distributed AI services that evolve over time across multiple sites. Regulators, notified bodies and clinicians need new forms of monitoring and documentation that make such systems inspectable, trustworthy, and regulatory-ready. This thesis explores the concept of Federated AI Service Cards:
How can we document, certify, and communicate decentralized medical AI systems in a way that satisfies regulatory requirements and builds trust among clinicians?
What you contribute
What we offer
The duration of the thesis depends on the requirements of your university. Please note: We cannot offer financial compensation for thesis work. However, you can expect an exciting research topic and intensive scientific supervision.
We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities.
With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.
Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Please include a short letter of motivation with your application, explaining why you are interested in this topic for your thesis. Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.
Do you have questions about the position or the application process? We’re here for you: Dr. Henrik Detjen Cynthia Budnick HR Resources Officer Email: cynthia.budnick@mevis.fraunhofer.de
Senior Scientist Human-Computer Interaction
henrik.detjen@mevis.fraunhofer.de
Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Medicine MEVIS
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