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1Agosto
2022
The University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna is active in teaching and research and provides services in connection with ensuring animal health in Austria. These tasks represent our contribution to maintaining the health of humans and their animal companions as well as to producing healthy food. Working group “Pigs and PLF” in collaboration with the PLF HUB (both at the Institute of Animal Welfare Science) and the Institute for Computational Medicine are looking for a PhD student in image analysis for automatized assessment of body condition in gravid sows Grade: B1Level of employment: 30 hoursLength of employment: 3 yearsDeadline for applications: 31.08.2022 The Working group “Pigs and PLF” and the Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) HUB are part of Vetmeduni Vienna, ranked 8th worldwide (2021 Shanghai Ranking for Universities, Veterinary Sciences) and located in Vienna, consistently ranking as one of the most liveable cities in the world.Both groups’ research focuses commercial pig production and on assisting the management of animals by continuous, automated, real-time monitoring of production/reproduction, health and welfare, hence integrating a bioengineering approach to human-animal interactions with broad applications and benefits. This PhD position is organised in collaboration between the Institute of Animal Welfare Science (Working group Pigs and […]
20Settembre
2018
The Department of Animal Sciences seeks to fill a position for an Assistant Professor in Precision Animal Management.The Department of Animal Sciences makes discoveries contributing to a safe, nutritious, sustainable, and affordable food supply that enhances the well-being of humans and animals. Through internationally-recognized programs involving research, teaching, and outreach, our faculty are helping solve some of our world’s greatest challenges. We invite candidates interested in conducting research on the relations and interactions between livestock species and their environment in collaboration with top-notch engineering and computer science expertise. Applicants should have a strong scholarly record of using applied data science techniques to ultimately improve welfare and production efficiency of livestock species and maximize environmental stewardship of agricultural operations. In addition, the successful candidate must be able to work collaboratively with faculty and students of the department, the college, and the university in areas relevant to this position. Find out more career_illinois Geronimo Allison Authentic Jersey
23Febbraio
2018
We are glad to announce that a new postdoc 3 years position is opening at Agroscope. Agroscope is the Federal Research Organization for agriculture in Switzerland. They are looking for a person with a strong statistical background. German language skills are not a requirement. However, the willingness to learn some German would be useful. For further information: Dr. Christina Umstätter christina.umstaetter@agroscope.admin.ch Jonathan Ogden Jersey
7Febbraio
2018
OPEN POSITION: The Ohio State University seeks qualified candidates for a 9 month, tenure-track faculty position available in Wooster starting on Aug. 16, 2018. Department: Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering and Animal Sciences Position: Precision Livestock Production Systems Rank: Assistant Professor For more information see the attached document. Pedro Martinez Womens Jersey
19Gennaio
2018
The Royal Veterinary College (informally the RVC) is seeking a postdoctoral scientist (candidate must be from UK or EU) in animal welfare and precision livestock farming to work on a collaborative project with broiler chickens for a 15 month period with an immediate start. The focus will be on robot-bird interaction, welfare assessment and integration of sensor technology. More details are attached and applications can be made via the RVC Webpage: https://jobs.rvc.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=PPS-0297-17 The deadline for applications is Tuesday Jan 30th and interviews are likely to be held the following week. For further information please contact Dr Theo Demmers tdemmers@rvc.ac.uk or Dr Siobhan Abeyesinghe sabeyesinghe@rvc.ac.uk For more information see the attached document. Andrew Ladd Womens Jersey