PHD Fellow in Precision Animal Husbandry and AI

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Are you fascinated by behavior, technology, artificial intelligence, and innovative agricultural systems? In this Ph.D. program, you’ll have the opportunity to bridge the gap between science and practice in a field that is currently undergoing rapid change. Job description Apply for this job Important information Location: Merelbeke-Melle Contract type: Full-time Diploma: Master diploma Application deadline Sunday 26 July 2026 Share this job Facebook WhatsApp LinkedIn X (Twitter) Your capabilities Conditions You have a master degree in bioengineering, engineering, biological sciences, computer science, or an equivalent field. If you have a foreign diploma, we ask you to obtain equivalence recognition. You can apply for this at NARIC VlaanderenYou meet the generic conditions to carry out a PhD Doctoral grants: requirements and regulations – ILVO VlaanderenYou have programming experience (e.g., Python or R)You are fluent in written and spoken EnglishYou hold a (provisional) Class B driver’s license Personal competences Analytical and critical: You can interpret complex data and ensure the quality of your resultsAccurate and organized: You work meticulously and deliver reproducible resultsIndependent and responsible: you plan your work and actively monitor your research progressProactive: you take initiative and contribute ideas regarding research design and solutionsStrong communication skills: you can clearly convey findings to colleagues and the industryFlexible: you switch easily between experiments, analyses, and collaboration with partners We offer We offer you a 4-year PhD position funded by ILVO and in close cooperation with a university. The doctoral scholarship is initially granted for 1 year and can be extended to 4 years, after a favorable evaluation. The scholarship is free of personal income tax but does contribute to your social security (e.g. pension).The net grant amount at ILVO is 2.855,57 for the first 2 years. For the final 2 years the amount is 2.960,94 net. These amounts may differ from the scholarship amounts at the Universities. At ILVO, you enter a research environment where real change is happening. You will contribute to innovative research that makes a societal impact, while also having the opportunity to further develop your own talents. Thanks to flexible working hours and the possibility of hybrid work (where the position allows), we ensure a healthy work-life balance together. We offer an attractive leave policy, allowing you to enjoy 35 vacation days pro rata the duration of your employment during the current year. In addition, you don’t have to work between Christmas and New Year — we close our doors so you can enjoy a well-deserved break. Additional: Hospitalization insurance, commuting allowance (bicycle – public transport), meal vouchers (8 €/day). As part of this Ph.D. program, you will be part of the project “Optimizing the welfare of sows and piglets in free-farrowing pens using Precision Livestock Farming tools,” a joint FWO project between ILVO and Ghent University. This project will investigate the behavior, physiology, and space use of sows and piglets during crucial phases such as farrowing, lactation, and weaning. Your Ph.D. will focus on developing and testing innovative monitoring tools. You’ll combine in-depth research with hands-on work: you’ll take measurements in the barn, monitor trials on farms, and maintain direct contact with farmers. You’ll work in a multidisciplinary team and contribute to solutions that support the sector’s transition to more animal-friendly free-range farrowing pens. Do you already have experience with sensor technology in livestock farming? If so, this provides a strong foundation for a smooth start to this Ph.D. program. Need more information? Jarissa Maselyne Data analysis and precision lifestock farming expert Contact +32477806651 [email protected] Research portal → Caroline Buyst HR-specialist Contact +3292722512 [email protected] ILVO Vlaanderen EV ILVOBurgemeester Van Gansberghelaan 92/19820 Merelbeke Company number 0262.172.489 IVA ILVOHavenlaan 88/501000 Brussels Company number 0316.380.841 +32 9 272 25 00 [email protected] Useful links Download the ILVO Logo ISO 14001 – ILVO's Environmental Policy Transparency regarding animal trials Follow us Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Stay up-to-date Subscribe to the general newsletter Email address Subscribe I subscribe to ILVO's privacy policy Receive news for your sector? Manage cookies This website uses cookies We use cookies to personalize content and ads, and to analyze our traffic and improve our service. Necessary (Required) Cookies that the site cannot function properly without. This includes cookies for access to secure areas and CSRF security. 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