PhD: Equine Frailty & Wearable Sensor Analytics

Euraxess; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna invites applications for an interdisciplinary 3-year PhD position studying equine frailty at the Equine University Hospital. The successful applicant will have a genuine interest in equine geriatrics and wearable sensor technology and experience in complex data analysis.

Main research field: Equine Behaviour. This research will advance understanding of ageing in horses and contribute to health monitoring through innovative data analysis and wearable

Qualifications

• Master degree or equivalent in Veterinary Science or related field.
• Interest in equine geriatrics and wearable sensor technology.
• Experience in complex data analysis and interdisciplinary research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct an independent interdisciplinary PhD project studying equine frailty.
• Analyze data from wearable sensors and other health indicators.
• Collaborate with veterinary clinicians and data scientists to publish results.

Skills

Data analysis

Wearable sensors

Equine geriatrics

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Veterinary Science or related field

Tools

R or Python

Statistics

Machine learning basics

Job description

The University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna invites applications for an interdisciplinary 3-year PhD position studying equine frailty at the Equine University Hospital. The successful applicant will have a genuine interest in equine geriatrics and wearable sensor technology and experience in complex data analysis.

Main research field: Equine Behaviour. This research will advance understanding of ageing in horses and contribute to health monitoring through innovative data analysis and wearable