Belgium-Master’s Position in Automatic Detection of Lameness of Cows

Katolieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium.

1 year Research Assistant position is currently opened for those who hold Master’s degree and would like to obtain PhD degree. The position is available at The research group Measure, Model, and Manage Bioresponses (M3-BIORES). The project is entitled as: Automatic detection of lameness of cows

M3-BIORES is headed by Prof. Daniel Berckmans and is one of the leading groups at bio-monitoring and control together with research on imperfectly mixed fluids around living organisms. The research objective is to measure in an on-line manner biological responses of living organisms and their individual micro-environment and to predict their dynamic response in order to monitor and control their well being, health and performance.

Project description:
In this project, a technique must be developed to monitor walking behaviour of cows on-line by means of video camera’s and machine vision. Based on these observations, a monitoring tool will be developed for early detection of abnormal walking patterns for each individual animal.

The candidate is responsible for the further development and application of the image analysis software, the analysis of the field data and the reporting.

Requirements:
Candidate must have a master’s degree (engineering, physics, mathematics, or another relevant field) and the ambition to obtain a PhD within 4 years. He/She must have an interest in the development and application of mathematic modelling techniques on living organisms.

Candidate must be able to speak and write English fluently. Working knowledge of the MATLAB programming environment is an advantage.

Place of work will be Leuven, Belgium. Fee of scientific assistant at university level

Please send your detailed CV to:
Sezin Eren Ozcan at K.U.Leuven
Faculty of Bio-engineering, Division M3 BIORES,
Kasteelpark Arenberg 30, 3001 Heverlee,
Tel.: +32-16-32.14.63, Fax: +32-16-32.14.80,
e-mail: Sezin.ErenOzcan@biw.kuleuven.be

For More information:
ir. Sezin Eren Ozcan
Tel.: +32-(0)16-321731 e-mail: sezin.erenozcan@biw.kuleuven.be
www.m3-biores.be