I’m recruiting a PhD student to work on my ERC Starting Grant starting September 2017. Please apply if you are interested. I'd really appreciate it if you could forward this email to anyone who might be interested.
Many thanks,
Fang Liu
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. The successful candidate will join a thriving postgraduate research community of more than 80 PhD students who benefit from excellent support and resources from the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences (https://www.reading.ac.uk/pcls/) and membership of the University Graduate School (http://www.reading.ac.uk/graduateschool/).
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: · Start date September 2017 · The award is for 3 years · UK Tuition fees plus stipend around £14,296 pa for eligible candidates How to apply: To apply for this studentship please send a cover letter, CV, and a writing sample to Dr Fang Liu at f.liu@xxxxxxxxxxxxx. Application Deadline: 1 June 2017
-- Fang Liu, Ph.D. Lecturer Room 158, Harry Pitt Building School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences University of Reading Earley Gate, Reading RG6 6AL