Analytics4Health

Modeling, method development, system design and application are closely interlinked at the Doctoral Center. Analytical methods from the fields of natural, human and data sciences are combined, with a particular focus on researching data-driven models and processes for physical, digital and hybrid technical systems to positively influence the quality of life and work of individuals and groups. Another focus is the analysis of determinants and courses of health promotion, illness and quality of life processes as well as the systematic evaluation of disease pathways, medication, intervention and prevention, which should contribute to needs-based care and support structures and systems. The transdisciplinary collaborating researchers are based in various fields such as health promotion and prevention, integrative medicine, measurement and sensor technology, instrumental and data-driven analytics, virtual and augmented reality, robotics, acoustics, optics, microfluidics and bioanalytics.

A broad range of methods forms the foundation for sustainable innovation at the Doctoral Center. Doctoral projects can be carried out at the Doctoral Center, which are integrated into one of the Center’s three research areas:

• Bioanalytics etc.
  • Biochemistry
  • Micro- and molecular biology
  • Analytical chemistry
  • Sensor and actuator technology

• Health sciences, etc.
  • Health promotion
  • Integrative medicine
  • Planetary health
  • Prevention
  • Health psychology

• Data science etc.
  • Information management
  • Robotics
  • Augmented reality
  • Bioinformatics
  • Systems biology

• Relevant university degree (e.g. Master’s, Diplom) after a course of study with a total of at least 300 credit points according to ECTS and an above-average overall result with a grade of at least 2.5.
• 2 supervising professors, at least one person from the Doctoral Center (initial supervision)
• Participation in the qualification program incl.
  Teaching integration

You can apply via our application system:

• Application
• Application

The application is made with an informal application to the doctoral committee, including all documents see doctoral regulations (German and English) and handout:

• Notarized certificates for successfully completed university studies, i.e. Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.
  Notarization is also required for a certificate from HS Coburg.
  Notarized electronic documents or a scan are accepted.
• Curriculum vitae
• Copy of identity card or passport
• Exposé on the doctoral project, see below for tips
• Declaration whether the dissertation is written in German or English
• Doctoral agreement (German and English), to be completed together with the supervisor at the university

• Check yourself: Do you have a topic, area of interest or question and would you like to work on it for 3-5 years?
  Do you meet the requirements?
• Find two professors at the Doctoral Center who are suitable for your topic idea and contact them to arrange supervision and focus on the topic.
• At least
  one professor must be a member of the doctoral center (initial supervision), a further supervisor can also be a professor outside the center.
• Take your time to prepare your application documents.
• Contact Dr. Renate Lucke, Operative Director Doctoral Center Analytics4Health, if you have any questions about doctoral studies and application: promotion@hs-coburg.de.

Doctoral students at the Doctoral Center can expect a scientific environment characterized by high-quality research and close supervision with a modern research infrastructure. Over 15 dedicated researchers at Coburg University of Applied Sciences contribute their extensive experience in supervising doctoral procedures. A modular qualification concept also enriches the interdisciplinary training of our doctoral students. All doctoral candidates at the Doctoral Center are required to take part in this qualification program. Part of this concept according to Annex 1 of the Doctoral Degree Regulations (German and English) are

Module a) “Teaching integration”

• Introduction to didactics
• Teaching formats

Module b) “Qualification training”

• Good scientific practice
• Further topics relevant to doctoral studies

Module c) “Doctoral Center in Dialogue”

• Seminar series for all members of the doctoral center, scientific colloquia, etc.in the thematic focus of the doctoral center

Module d) “Milestone presentation”

• Presentation of the doctoral candidates on the interim status

Module e) “Progress status”

• Supervision and feedback meeting between doctoral candidates and supervisors

Module f) “Specialist discourse and networking”

With the aim of building up a scientific network and mutual professional and interdisciplinary exchange, students must attend or organize events in the following elective areas:

• Professional engagement such as conference presentation
• International networking
• Self-organized format like Science Slam