SWBio DTP (BBSRC funded) Harnessing 3D cameras and deep learning for on-the-fly automated body condition and mobility analysis to improve cattle welfare

We are pleased to announce the opportunity to apply for the above project as part of the South West Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (SWBio DTP) funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

The SWBio DTP offers projects in world-class bioscience, the following studentship encompasses the area Bioscience for sustainable agriculture and food: https://www.swbio.ac.uk/bioscience-for-sustainable-agriculture-and-food/

Project details can be found: https://cpb-eu-w2.wpmucdn.com/blogs.bristol.ac.uk/dist/f/373/files/2020/10/swbio-21-projectap-1.pdf

This project is a Standard DTP studentship with an associate partner where you will be required to spend time with each of the partners (UWE and UoB).

Supervisory team:
Lead supervisors: Prof Andrew Dowsey (University of Bristol), Prof Melvyn Smith (University of the West of England; UWE)
Dr Siobhan Mullan (University of Bristol), Dr Mark Hansen (University of the West of England; UWE), Dr Tilo Burghardt (University of Bristol), Dr Bo Li (University of the West of England; UWE)

Collaborators: Mr Duncan Forbes (Head of Dairy, Agri-EPI Centre)

Host institutions: University of Bristol, University of the West of England (UWE)

How to apply
Submit applications for this project to the University of Bristol: https://www.swbio.ac.uk/programme/how-to-apply/

Further information about the Southwest Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership can be found https://www.swbio.ac.uk/programme/projects-available/