The University of Bologna is offering a research position focused on developing solutions for the secure management and sharing of health data. This role is part of the European FORTIFY project, specifically within Work Package 3 (WP3), which aims to validate workflows, governance models, and technological tools for secure health data exchange under the European Health Data Space (EHDS) framework.
The successful candidate will contribute to the practical validation of secure data-sharing mechanisms, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and intellectual property protection. The position involves integrating access control and traceability tools, conducting experimental validation through pilot use cases, and producing scientific publications.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Job |
|---|---|
| Institution | ALMA MATER STUDIORUM – UNIVERSITA' DI BOLOGNA |
| Department | DIPARTIMENTO DI INFORMATICA – SCIENZA E INGEGNERIA |
| Location | Bologna, Italy |
| Region | Europe |
| Open to | International applicants |
| Funding | Not specified |
| Duration | Not specified |
| Application deadline | 01 December 2026 |
About the Position
The research activity centers on managing a Secure Processing Environment (SPE) to enable controlled and secure processing of sensitive health data, adhering to EHDS regulations. The researcher will integrate tools for access control, usage traceability, and intellectual property protection for processed data. This includes experimentally validating data-sharing workflows defined in WP3 through pilot use cases, verifying applicability in real-world scenarios, collecting feedback to enhance the FORTIFY framework, and authoring scientific papers.
Eligibility
- Open to all nationalities
- Open to applicants from all countries of residence
- Candidates should be eligible to apply for research grants as per the University of Bologna's requirements
Benefits
Not specified in the official listing – check the source page.
Documents Required
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How to Apply
- Fill out the application form available at the University of Bologna's research grants website: https://bandi.unibo.it/ricerca/incarichi-di-ricerca
Source: EURAXESS.
Details can change – always confirm eligibility and deadline on the official listing before applying.
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