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PhD Studentship: Advanced analytics applied to endoscopic analysis of upper airway function

University of Bristol - Bristol Veterinary School

Qualification Type: PhD
Location: Langford
Funding for: UK Students, EU Students, International Students
Funding amount: Up to £27,000 stipend p.a. for MRCVS; £21,500 stipend p.a. for non-MRCVS
Hours: Full Time
Placed On: 17th February 2023
Closes: 14th April 2023

Project Title: Advanced analytics applied to endoscopic analysis of upper airway function

Location: Langford

Stipend: £27,000 stipend p.a. for MRCVS; £21,500 stipend p.a. for non-MRCVS

Hours: Full time, four years

Contract (temp/perm)

Closing date: 14 April 2023

The project:

Upper airway obstructions (‘wind problems’) affect the health, welfare and performance of racehorses and are best evaluated by performing endoscopy, however, assessment is subjective, attracting variable agreement. Machine learning approaches are increasingly used in order to improve the prediction of diseases, based on image analysis. In this research project you will develop approaches to the analysis of endoscopy recordings of upper airway function, based around deep learning and advanced statistical approaches, together with the expertise to apply them in a series of studies that demonstrate their value for clinical and research purposes. The clinical and research possibilities extend beyond this PhD and longer-term we anticipate the approaches developed in this PhD being used in clinical assessment of racehorses, during sales and beyond, to provide estimates of risk and more widely within clinical research studies.

You will gain primary research skills in the design, use and application, of deep learning and modelling techniques as they are applied to image analysis, categorisation, non-linear correlation, and statistics. This PhD is suitable for either a veterinary surgeon or non-veterinary surgeon, but there is a requirement for the applicant to have knowledge of computer programming. Specific training related to the machine learning/statistical areas will be provided as needed, together with the racehorse and veterinary aspects, such as endoscopy and upper airway disorders, if a non-veterinary surgeon is appointed (there will be no direct animal work). In addition, there is a vast array of generic and transferable skills training for all post-graduate students through the Bristol Doctoral College.

This project is well suited for PhD training in a novel area of interdisciplinary research, providing the opportunity to explore varied approaches for the application of advanced analysis and forming the basis of a substantial long-term research programme. The four-year PhD is generously funded by the Horserace Betting Levy Board and is designed to support the development of an individual in an equine oriented career.

How to apply:

Apply online for this project at PhD Veterinary Sciences. In the funding section of the application form, select ‘Studentship’ as the main source of funding and enter ‘Advanced analytics applied to endoscopic analysis of upper airway function’.

Candidate requirements:  Standard University of Bristol eligibility rules apply. Knowledge of computer programming. Strong interest in equine veterinary career. Please visit PhD Veterinary Sciences for more information.

Funding: Funded by Horserace Betting Levy Board. International students are welcome to apply but must be able to fund the difference between UK and International tuition fees.

Contacts: kate.allen@bristol.ac.uk and john.fennell@bristol.ac.uk

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