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18. September 2024
Three postdocs from FAU will be working at the Graduate Center at Bavarian Research Institute for Digital Transformation (bidt) and supported with projects on digitalization with a focus on artificial intelligence: Dr. Hryhorii Chereda, Dr. Jeanine Kircher-Krath and Dr. Kevin Mayer.
Young researchers on artificial intelligence: excellent minds for the mega-topic of our time
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Minister of State Blume: “In this way, we are providing long-term support to particularly talented young AI researchers in developing their own research profile as a basis for a long-term career in science. Because the fact is: Artificial intelligence will significantly change our lives in many areas and we want to help shape this process in accordance with our values.”
AI suggests personalized cancer therapies
Dr. Hryhorii Chereda, who will soon be a junior professor for Biomedical Network Science, is analyzing the genetic and clinical data of cancer patients in his project in order to improve the understanding of cancer biology and support personalized medical decisions. Chereda will use cutting-edge machine learning and artificial intelligence methods to analyze the data. One of the main goals of the research project is to advance the development of truly individualized medicine by providing patient-specific biomarkers so that individual treatment options can be suggested.
AI develops sustainable business models
Dr. Jeanine Kircher-Krath from the junior professorship for business informatics, especially gamification, is researching how humans and artificial intelligence can jointly develop sustainable business models. In doing so, she focuses on psychological, ethical and technological perspectives of these so-called co-creative processes. She is investigating how co-creativity processes can be supported or redesigned through motivational elements. This should enable humans and artificial intelligence to work together in genuine creative partnerships in the future and drive innovation processes forward in order to solve social challenges.
AI secures digital traces in crime solving
Dr. Kevin Mayer from the Chair of IT Security Infrastructures is investigating how artificial intelligence (AI) can help evaluate large amounts of digital traces in digital forensic investigations. He is examining what role AI can play and how different AI technologies influence traceability, transparency and interpretability, which are critical for digital forensic investigations. To this end, criteria are defined, evaluated and AI models developed to measure this influence. The aim is to enable fair and transparent use of AI in investigations.
From January 2025, researchers who are at the beginning of their academic careers will be admitted to the Graduate Center at the Bavarian Research Institute for Digital Transformation, an institute of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences. The funding is intended for a period of up to four years. It includes personnel resources for the postdocs, research funds and support for networking and further qualification in the field of digitalization. The research talents and their applied projects were recommended for funding by a non-Bavarian expert commission.
The aim of the funding line is to support particularly qualified young scientists in developing a research profile from the first or second year after their doctorate and thus qualify them to remain in science.
FAU principles for supporting researchers in early career stages
FAU has adopted principles for the promotion of young researchers, which provide guidance on recruiting, promoting and supporting outstanding researchers in early career phases from all over the world and establish a culture of appreciation, independence and responsibility.
The FAU principles for supporting researchers in early career stages
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Early Career Support
We are your central contact for questions about your doctorate, the postdoc phase, the habilitation, leading junior research groups and junior professorships. We act as an umbrella organization for all structured doctoral programs. We support and advise doctoral candidates, early career researchers after their doctorate and supervisors of doctorates and habilitations at FAU.
www.fau.de/graduiertenzentrum
What projects are being undertaken by young researchers in artificial intelligence at FAU?
Title: Excellent Minds for the Mega-Topic of Our Time: Young Researchers in Artificial Intelligence at FAU’s Graduate Center
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The Bavarian Research Institute for Digital Transformation (bidt) has selected three postdocs from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) to join its Graduate Center, where they will work on cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) projects. Dr. Hryhorii Chereda, Dr. Jeanine Kircher-Krath, and Dr. Kevin Mayer will receive funding for up to four years to develop their research profiles and contribute to the advancement of AI in various fields.
“In this way, we are providing long-term support to particularly talented young AI researchers in developing their own research profile as a basis for a long-term career in science. Because the fact is: Artificial intelligence will significantly change our lives in many areas and we want to help shape this process in accordance with our values,” emphasized Minister of State Blume.
AI Suggests Personalized Cancer Therapies
Dr. Hryhorii Chereda, a junior professor for Biomedical Network Science, is analyzing genetic and clinical data of cancer patients to improve the understanding of cancer biology and support personalized medical decisions. By applying machine learning and AI methods, Chereda aims to develop patient-specific biomarkers that can suggest individualized treatment options.
AI Develops Sustainable Business Models
Dr. Jeanine Kircher-Krath, a junior professor for Business Informatics, is researching how humans and AI can jointly develop sustainable business models. Her project focuses on the psychological, ethical, and technological perspectives of co-creative processes. Kircher-Krath aims to design motivational elements that can support genuine creative partnerships between humans and AI, driving innovation processes forward to solve social challenges.
AI Secures Digital Traces in Crime Solving
Dr. Kevin Mayer, from the Chair of IT Security Infrastructures, is investigating how AI can help evaluate large amounts of digital traces in digital forensic investigations. Mayer is examining the role of AI in digital forensic investigations, defining criteria to measure its influence, and developing AI models to ensure fair and transparent use of AI in investigations.
The funding line is designed to support highly qualified young scientists in developing a research profile from the first or second year after their doctorate. The aim is to qualify them to remain in science and pursue a long-term career.
FAU Principles for Supporting Researchers in Early Career Stages
FAU has adopted principles for promoting young researchers, which provide guidance on recruiting, promoting, and supporting outstanding researchers in early career phases from all over the world. These principles establish a culture of appreciation, independence, and responsibility, ensuring that young researchers receive the support they need to thrive.
By fostering the development of young researchers in AI, FAU and bidt are shaping the future of science and innovation, addressing some of the most pressing challenges of our time.
To tailor treatments to the unique genetic profiles of patients.
Young Researchers on Artificial Intelligence: Excellent Minds for the Mega-Topic of Our Time
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force in various aspects of our lives, from healthcare and business to law enforcement and beyond. To harness the full potential of AI, it is essential to support talented young researchers in developing their expertise and pursuing innovative projects. In this spirit, the Bavarian Research Institute for Digital Transformation (bidt) has selected three postdoctoral researchers from the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) to join its Graduate Center, where they will focus on AI-related projects with a significant impact on society.
AI Suggests Personalized Cancer Therapies
Dr. Hryhorii Chereda, soon to be a junior professor for Biomedical Network Science, is working on a project that utilizes machine learning and AI to analyze genetic and clinical data of cancer patients. The goal is to improve our understanding of cancer biology and support personalized medical decisions. By developing patient-specific biomarkers, Chereda’s research aims to advance individualized medicine, enabling healthcare professionals
