Research Infrastructure Specialist AI/ML with Focus on Sensitive Data
Workplace: Uppsala, Sverige
Expires: August 29, 2025
UPPMAX at Uppsala University is seeking a Research Infrastructure Specialist with expertise in AI/ML and handling of sensitive data such as personal information, medical data or confidential research data. The role supports researchers in developing and applying AI/ML solutions complying with high standards of data security, privacy and ethical handling, as part of the Swedish node in the EuroHPC-funded European AI factories network.
Main requirements:
  • PhD degree in medicine, biology, chemistry, physics, computer science or related field
  • Demonstrated experience with machine learning methods for sensitive data
  • Good knowledge of handling sensitive data with understanding of relevant regulations such as GDPR
  • Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow)
  • Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams and communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Proficiency in English, spoken and written
Responsibilities:
  • Develop and customize AI/ML methods to handle sensitive or protected data in compliance with GDPR and other regulations
  • Support researchers in designing AI/ML projects with focus on data security, anonymization, federated learning or differential privacy
  • Contribute to the development of secure AI infrastructures within the AI Factory Service Hub
  • Collaborate with legal and ethical experts to ensure regulatory compliance
  • Participate in educational initiatives and knowledge transfer within academia
  • Engage in relevant international collaborations and networks
Required hard skills:
  • Expertise in AI and machine learning methods for sensitive data
  • Programming proficiency in Python and frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow
  • Knowledge of data protection regulations such as GDPR
  • Ability to design secure AI/ML systems
Recommended hard skills:
  • Experience with federated learning, differential privacy, or secure multiparty computation
  • Work in academic or EU-funded projects
  • Teaching experience at the university level
  • Experience with Swedish authorities and relevant regulations
Soft skills:
  • Good social competence
  • Strong collaboration skills
  • Initiative-taking
  • Effective communication with diverse audiences
Coding languages:
  • Python
Frameworks:
  • PyTorch
  • TensorFlow
Natural languages:
  • English (Proficient)
  • Swedish (Basic familiarity)
Cultural skills:
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Adherence to ethical standards in research
  • International cooperation