The Department of Computer Science at the University of Copenhagen is pleased to announce two PhD Fellowships in One Crop Health Computer Vision for Monitoring of Pests, Weeds and Beneficials in Agricultural Fields, funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. The fellowships focus on two distinct research areas: Computer Vision for Monitoring of Pests, Weeds, and Beneficials and Mechanistic Co-simulation of Insects, Weeds, and Plant Infestation in Agricultural Fields.
To be eligible, applicants must hold a master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, bioinformatics, mathematics, or a related field. They should have a strong background in programming, image analysis, computer vision, and machine learning, with particular emphasis on deep learning techniques. Proficiency in English, strong academic writing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams are essential.
Founded in 1479, the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) is the oldest and largest educational institution in Denmark and one of the oldest universities in Northern Europe. Located across four main campuses in Denmark’s capital, UCPH is a public research university consistently ranked among the world’s top institutions. It consists of six faculties offering over 200 academic programs across various fields, including health sciences, humanities, law, and natural and social sciences.
Established in 1479, Københavns Universitet (University of Copenhagen) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Copenhagen (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Capital Region of Denmark. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet (Ministry of Higher Education and Science, Denmark), Københavns Universitet (KU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Københavns Universitet (KU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 540 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.