Research Associate/PhD Student (Data Privacy)

TumCreate; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary research institute in Singapore seeks a highly motivated researcher to focus on cybersecurity and privacy-enhancing technologies for medical IoT applications. The candidate will develop data privacy architectures for wearable devices, conduct research on advanced security methods, and collaborate with experts across multiple fields. This fixed-term contract is ideal for those looking to work in an innovative environment and explore the possibility of further academic pursuits, such as a PhD at the Technical University Munich.

Benefits

Collaborative and inclusive research environment

Opportunity to pursue a PhD

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, bioengineering, or related fields focusing on cybersecurity in medical applications.
• Ability to collaborate with medical and bioengineering teams.
• Software development and networking skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop a patient-centric data privacy architecture for wearable devices.
• Research methods to maximize the privacy of patient data.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts.
• Write scientific manuscripts and present findings.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Privacy-enhancing technologies

Java

Python

C/C++

Rust

Excellent communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in engineering/scientific discipline

Job description

Department: HEARTwise
Posted Date: 23 December 2025
Closing Date: Open until filled
Hours: Full Time
Duration: Fixed term contract

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 in cardiology, 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 of patient 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 project requirements.

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 prior experience in the medical cybersecurity domain.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate complex analytical results to multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, international research environment.

Qualification Requirements

• We are seeking for a candidate with a Master’s degree in an engineering / scientific discipline such as computer 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 and bioengineering 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, to [e-mail].

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We look forward to your application!