Vacant research positions for research
assistants on modelling and control of biological responses
of living organisms (humans, animals & plants).
The research objective is to measure in an on-line way
the response of living organisms to their varying individual
micro-environment and to predict their dynamic responses
in order to monitor and control their well being, their
health and performances.
Candidates profile
Profile of the candidate: He/She must have a masters
degree (Bio-engineer, Civil engineer, Physics, Mathematics,
…) 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.
Further requirements: He/She must be a team player and
speak and write English and/or Dutch fluently. Working
knowledge of the Matlab programming environment is a
strong advantage. He/She requires a driver's license.
Allowance: fee of scientific assistant at university
level.
How to apply
Please send your detailed CV to Prof. Baoming Li, Mail
Box 67, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083;
Tel.:+86-10-62736904, Fax:+86-10-62737570;
E-mail:libm@cau.edu.cn
Or to Prof. Erik Vranken 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: Erik.vranken@biw.kuleuven.be
PhD position 1: Automatic detection of lameness
of cows
Job description: In this project, a technique must be
developed to monitor on-line the walking behaviour of
cows 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 techniques of image analysis
software, the analysis of the field data and the reporting.
Starting date: March 2006
Duration: 3,5 years
PhD position 2: Calving monitor
Job description: The objective is the development of
an image analysis technique to monitor the behaviour
of cows prior to calving. Based on the measurements,
a monitoring tool will be implemented to predict the
moment of calving and possible complications.
The candidate is responsible for the further development
and application of the concepts and image analysis software,
the analysis of the field data and the reporting.
Starting date: July 2006
Duration: 3 months
PhD position 3: Monitoring and control techniques
in sports engineering
Job description: In this project, modelling, monitoring
and control techniques will be applied to professional
sports monitoring. Present projects include F1-drivers,
professional cycling and A.C. Milan. Based on real-time
measurements on the individual professional athlete,
information regarding his/her performances are monitored.
The candidate is responsible for the further development
and application of the modelling, monitoring and control
theory in the field of sports engineering. A strong
mathematical background is an advantage.
Starting date: As soon as possible
Duration: Unlimited
PhD position 4: Active control of climate related
production processes of prepared meat products for food
safety, constant quality and reduction of energy consumption
Job description: We have an open Ph D position in this
project with the food industry that allows you to finish
a Ph D. The position is available now and the project
(funded by the government) focuses on the 3D temperature
distribution in collaboration with 7 different companies
in the food industry.
Starting date: January 2007
Duration: 2 years
PhD position 5: Monitoring discomfort of demented
elderly people using automatic image analysis
Job description: In this project image analysis techniques
will be used to observe the behaviour of elderly people
for the purpose of detecting signs of discomfort and/or
pain. This is a collaboration with partners in electronics,
biological signal analysis, clinics and expert(s) in
pain research.
Starting date: October 2006
Duration: 2 years
PhD position 6: Development and quantitative
evaluation of in vitro and in vivo 3D environments for
clinically relevant osteo-inductive tissue engineering
constructs
Job description: In the framework of a recently approved
interdisciplinary project funded by the Research council
of K.U.Leuven, a Ph.D. grant is available for a period
of three years each. The title of the project, which
most likely will start in the last quarter of 2006,
is "Development and quantitative evaluation of
in vitro and in vivo three dimensional environments
for clinically relevant osteoinductive tissue engineering
constructs". The project partners are from the
faculties of Engineering, Bio-engineering and, Medicine.
The Ph.D. student will focus on quantification of the
environment in the bioreactor and its design and produce
a controllable bioreactor. Modelling and controlling
of 3D micro-environment in biological processes is the
main task of this person.
Starting date: July 2006
Duration: 3 years
PhD position 7: Bio-environment control based
on on-line measurement of biological responses
The research in the Marie Curie training site focuses
on the development of new advanced approaches for micro-environmental
control in bioprocesses. More specifically, the fellow
will have the possibility to participate in the modelling
meetings in the group, attend specialised international
congresses and workshops and follow training courses
world-wide. The fellow also will have the opportunity
to do scientific developments in close relation with
industry, to make use of the test installations for
measurements on imperfectly mixed fluids and bioresponses
in the laboratory but also in the field. In this way,
the opportunity is offered to gain experience in the
growing field of Bio-environmental control and this
not only in basic research but also in more applied
research. It can be expected that the ever increasing
possibilities of (bio)sensors will open a new world
of opportunities for bio-environmental control applications
on man, animals and plants.
Starting date: to be negotiated
Duration: 6 months
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