Machine learning for the generation and distribution of synthetic electronic medical records (EMRs) representative of the Australian population

This project will develop a novel software and data platform, comprising nationally representative synthetic EMR data, to enable safe and ethical Australian innovation in clinical artificial intelligence.

The Queensland Digital Health Centre (QDHeC) is a leading digital health research centre based at The University of Queensland (UQ). QDHeC is generating new research and innovation to speed up the translation of new knowledge to improve healthcare. QDHeC is working with six UQ faculties, external partners and consumers to create a learning health system which harnesses the power of digital solutions.

This project is supported by the Research project scholarship.

Learn more about the Research project scholarship.

You must contact the principal supervisor for this project to discuss your interest. You should only complete the online application after you have reached agreement on supervision.

Always make sure you are approaching your potential supervisor in a professional way. We have provided some guidelines for you on how to contact a supervisor.

Your application will be assessed on a competitive basis.

We take into account your:

• previous academic record
• publication record
• honours and awards
• employment history.

A working knowledge of machine learning and particularly deep learning would be of benefit to someone working on this project.

You will demonstrate academic achievement in the field(s) of machine learning applications in health and medicine and the potential for scholastic success.

A background or knowledge of generative machine learning models and electronic medical records is highly desirable.

Before you apply

Before submitting an application you should:

1. check your eligibility for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
2. prepare your documentation
3. contact Associate Professor Sebastiano Barbieri (s.barbieri@uq.edu.au) to discuss your interest and suitability
4. submit your application by 24 May, 2024 24 May, 2024.

When you apply

You apply for this scholarship when you submit an application for your program. You don’t need to submit a separate scholarship application.

In your application ensure that under the ‘Scholarships and collaborative study’ section you select:

• ‘My higher degree is not collaborative’
• ‘I am applying for, or have been awarded a scholarship or sponsorship'
• ‘Other’, then ‘Research Project Scholarship’ and in the ‘Name of scholarship’ field enter MACHINELEARNING-BARBIERI.

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