Dear list,
I'd really appreciate it if you could forward the following PhD studentship to interested students. I have changed the start date to October 2017, as the previous start date (January 2017) was too early for most candidates! Thank you so much for your help!
Best,
Fang
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Fang Liu, Ph.D.
Lecturer
Room 158, Harry Pitt Building
School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences
University of Reading
Earley Gate, Reading RG6 6AL
Phone: +44 (0)118 378 8122
ERC PhD
Studentship on Emotion Processing in Amusia and Autism
School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences
University of Reading, UK
Applications are invited for a three-year fully funded PhD studentship on an ERC Starting Grant (Cracking the pitch code in music and language: Insights from congenital amusia and autism spectrum disorders; PI: Dr Fang Liu; f.liu@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; www.personal.reading.ac.uk/~jk913059/) examining the underlying mechanisms of pitch
processing in language and music through comparative studies of two
neurodevelopmental disorders: CA – congenital amusia, and ASD – autism spectrum
disorders.
Eligibility:
Candidates should have a first or strong 2.1 degree in
psychology or neuroscience and a distinction or high Merit in a relevant
Masters qualification would be advantageous. The candidate should have a
demonstrable interest in the topic and strong written and oral communication
skills. In addition, advanced knowledge about statistical analysis and/or
experience with EEG
techniques would be advantageous.
Funding Details:
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Start date October 2017
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The award is for 3 years
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UK Tuition fees plus stipend
around £14,296 pa for eligible candidates
How to apply:
*Important note* Please
quote the reference ‘GS16-163’ in the ‘Scholarships applied
for’ box which
appears within the Funding Section of
your on-line application, and submit a writing sample rather than a research
proposal in the application.
Application
Deadline: 1 February 2017