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PHD SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE IN ‘MUSIC COGNITION & ACTION’
The MARCS Institute, University of Western Sydney, Australia
The MARCS Institute invites applications from highly motivated graduates seeking to undertake a PhD to work with Associate Professor Peter Keller
on his Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowship. Entitled “Psychological and neurophysiological mechanisms underlying human interaction in musical contexts”, the project aims to investigate the behavioural and neural mechanisms that underpin an
individual’s ability to synchronize with others during musical activities such as ensemble performance. These mechanisms will be examined by studying relationships between performance on sensorimotor synchronization tasks, social variables (e.g. personality),
and brain structure and function in naturalistic and laboratory settings.
Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Associate Professor Peter Keller (p.keller@xxxxxxxxxx) to discuss their interests and to ensure their
research proposal is relevant to the project.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Applicants should hold a First Class Honours degree, or equivalent qualifications and/or research experience (including research
publications) in a field such as psychology, sensory neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, cognitive science and technology, music, or human movement science.
International applicants must also demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the English language. Please refer to the University’s website for
information about English Language Requirements: http://www.uws.edu.au/international/home/admissions/entry_requirements
WHAT DOES A SCHOLARSHIP AT MARCS PROVIDE?
All students receive:
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Support for conference attendance (domestic and international), fieldwork and additional costs as appropriate.
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Access to the extensive range of MARCS specialised equipment, laboratory space and facilities.
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A rich environment of support and academic expertise via supervisory panels, seminars, colloquia, international and industry collaborations.
Domestic Students receive:
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Tax free stipend of up to $24,653 per annum for up to 3 years, a funded place in the doctoral program with an additional stipend of $10,000 per
annum for up to 3 years awarded to outstanding students.
International Students receive:
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Tax free stipend of up to $24,653 per annum for up to 3 years with an additional stipend of $10,000 per annum for up to 3 years awarded to
outstanding students.
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Outstanding students have the opportunity to apply for a waiver of tuition fees valued at around $24,000 per annum for up to 3 years.
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Up to $2,600 towards the cost of an Overseas Student Health Care Policy.
THE NEXT STEP?
Please visit the MARCS website and for more information: http://marcs.uws.edu.au
For information about the application process, contact MARCS Institute Manager Darlene Williams: dk.williams@xxxxxxxxxx, +61 2 9772 6726 or Office
of Research Services to discuss enrolment and scholarships: HDRscholarships@xxxxxxxxxx; +61 2 4736 0966.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should submit the application form and a CV by the closing date: http://www.uws.edu.au/research/scholarships
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 27 October 2014
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Peter Keller
Associate Professor, The MARCS Institute
Locked Bag 1797
Penrith NSW 2751
Australia
Phone: +61 2 9772 6722
Fax: +61 2 9772 6040
http://marcs.uws.edu.au
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