A three year research position in a project with a clear intention to complete a PhD at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven within four years.
Title:
A system for automatic monitoring of human effectiveness on a tugboat (SAFETUG)
Project description and tasks
The port of Antwerp is the 2nd largest port in Europe and the 8th largest container port in the world. Its’ unique position in the centre of Europe along with its speed and reliability make it a popular destination for a large number of cargo ships. Of crucial importance for efficiency and safety in this process is the assistance that tugboats provide to the large cargo ships.
However, there is currently no solution available that can measure online the efficiency of the tug boat captain in performing the boat manoeuvres. In order to reduce the captain performance-related accidents, there is a big need for a system that can identify ineffectiveness of the tug boat crew and act in order to prevent accidents. It is the aim of this project to develop such continuously monitoring and early warning system. The approach will be based on image analysis and analysis of biological responses (such as Heart Rate, Skin Conductance, etc.).
The tasks of the researcher will include setting up of the experiments both in a boat simulator and a real tugboat. Data analysis and mathematical modelling in order to develop models that can be used for monitoring and prediction of the captain’s performance in terms of concentration, sleepiness and stress (human effectiveness).
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Belgium, Civil, Engineering, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Mathematics, Mechanical, Medical, PhD, Physics, Research
The Faculty of Business and Economics; Research Center for Operations Research and Business Statistics (ORSTAT) are looking for Doctoral Scholar (f/m) – ABV201024
Research Assistant in Statistics.
- The Research Group ORSTAT (Operations Research and Business Statistics) has an opening for a full-time predoctoral research assistant (m/f).
- You will conduct research and work towards a Ph.D. in Applied Economics on the FWO project `Online market research surveys`. This research project is performed in cooperation with Prof. M. Vandebroek.
- You will find a dynamic and pleasant working environment, in a group which conducts research at the highest international level.
The candidate is also expected to participate in seminars and conferences, and to enroll in the Phd program of the Faculty of Business and Economics. The candidate can be asked to give guidance to students (e.g., by supervising their master`s thesis) and to supervise exams.
Requirements:
- Candidates should have a strong interest in statistics, econometrics, or mathematics and preferably have a background as Master of Science in Statistics, Mathematics, Applied Economics, Business Engineering, Economics, Civil Engineering or Computer Science.
- An average yearly result of `distinction` during the university education is required, as is a decent knowledge of written and spoken English. Master`s and undergraduate students in their last year are especially encouraged to apply.
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Belgium, Business, Economics, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Mathematics, PhD, Research, Statistics
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