Subject: [AUDITORY] Funded PhD position at UCL: Deadline 8th June From: "Holmes, Emma" <emma.holmes@xxxxxxxx> Date: Tue, 23 May 2023 12:25:16 +0000--_000_AS8PR01MB72241574383E12543C1A565AA6409AS8PR01MB7224eurp_ Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable *** Please forward to any potential candidates in your networks who may be = interested in this position *** We are currently advertising a funded PhD opportunity (3-4 years) at UCL (L= ondon, UK), researching how central cognitive pathways interact with hearin= g loss, using behaviour and pupillometry. This is an opportunity to join th= e Cognitive Hearing Lab at UCL, led by Dr Emma Holmes, which combines behav= ioural techniques (e.g., auditory psychophysics), cognitive neuroscience (e= .g., EEG, MEG, and fMRI), and computational modelling. UK students will rec= eive a salary at Grade 6 and their PhD fees fully covered. International st= udents will receive a salary at Grade 6 and their PhD fees partially covere= d. <https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/CZZ650/research-assistant-with-mphil-phd-enroll= ment> Application deadline: 8th June 2023 Full details and application portal: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/CZZ650/rese= arch-assistant-with-mphil-phd-enrollment Feel free to get in touch with me (emma.holmes@xxxxxxxx) for informal quer= ies about the position Best wishes, Emma --- About us The UCL Division of Psychology and Language Sciences is part of the Faculty= of Brain Sciences, and leads the way in the fields of mind, behaviour and = language. UCL Speech Hearing and Phonetic Sciences (SHaPS) sits within the = UCL Division of Psychology and Language Sciences. It is internationally rec= ognised for the excellence of its research into the perception and producti= on of speech, hearing for speech and applied research in speech signal proc= essing. It combines basic research into the normal mechanisms of speech and= hearing with applied research into problems caused by hearing impairment o= r by atypical perceptual and cognitive development. Our methodologies inclu= de behavioural experimentation, neuroimaging, computational modelling, and = acoustic analysis. About the role The postholder will be part of the Cognitive Hearing Lab, which is led by D= r Emma Holmes. The postholder will contribute to a programme of work focuss= ed on =93Uncovering how central cognitive pathways interact with hearing lo= ss=94 which is funded by Wellcome. The overarching aim of this programme of= work is to understand how hearing loss interacts with auditory cognitive e= ffects on speech-in-noise perception. The postholder will be enrolled in a = full-time PhD at UCL. (UCL PhD fees for UK students are covered by the gran= t, and fees for international students are partially covered.) The appointm= ent will be made at an annual salary of =A335,702- =A336,611 per annum incl= uding London Allowance. About you The appointed candidate will have a first or upper-second class Bachelor=92= s degree from a UK university, or a recognised taught Master=92s degree, in= a relevant subject (e.g., psychology, linguistics, neuroscience) prior to = starting the post. They will be able to statistically analyse data using ap= propriate software and will be willing to learn to use other software as ne= eded. They will have the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and s= tudents of all cultures and backgrounds. They will be committed to high qua= lity research, have good time management skills, and have the ability to wo= rk to strict deadlines. What we offer The postholder will be part of the Cognitive Hearing Lab, which combines be= havioural techniques (e.g., auditory psychophysics), cognitive neuroscience= (e.g., EEG, MEG, and fMRI), and computational modelling. We aim to foster = a supportive and inclusive lab environment in which all members can thrive.= The postholder will have the opportunity to interact with and learn from o= ther members of the lab, and colleagues in the wider community at SHaPS, PA= LS, and UCL. The postholder will be enrolled on the Speech, Hearing and Pho= netic Sciences MPhil/PhD programme and will have access to the UCL Doctoral= Skills Development programme, which is designed to help doctoral candidate= s develop skills for research, professional development, and employment. As= well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, UCL also offers an = extensive range of staff benefits: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/pa= y-benefits/staff-benefits Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion As London=92s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and i= nnovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the worl= d=92s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair an= d inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particu= larly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepr= esented in UCL=92s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and et= hnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Gra= de 9 and 10 roles, women. --_000_AS8PR01MB72241574383E12543C1A565AA6409AS8PR01MB7224eurp_ Content-Type: text/html; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <html> <head> <meta http-equiv=3D"Content-Type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3DWindows-1= 252"> <style type=3D"text/css" style=3D"display:none;"> P {margin-top:0;margin-bo= ttom:0;} </style> </head> <body dir=3D"ltr"> <div style=3D"font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size= : 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=3D"elementToProof"> <p class=3D"x_x_MsoNormal" style=3D"margin: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; color: rg= b(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <span data-ogsc=3D"rgb(0, 0, 0)" class=3D"x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" = style=3D"margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">*** Please forward to any poten= tial candidates in your networks who may be interested in this position ***= <br> </span></p> <p class=3D"x_x_MsoNormal" style=3D"margin: 0cm; 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font-size: 12pt; color: rg= b(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <span data-ogsc=3D"rgb(0, 0, 0)" class=3D"x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0 C= ontentPasted1" style=3D"margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class=3D"x= _ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0 elementToProof ContentPasted3"></span></span= ></p> <div style=3D"font-size:12pt"> <p class=3D"x_x_MsoNormal ContentPasted2" style=3D"margin: 0cm; background-= color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <a href=3D"https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/CZZ650/research-assistant-with-mphil-= phd-enrollment" class=3D"ContentPasted6"></a></p> <p class=3D"x_x_MsoNormal ContentPasted2" style=3D"margin: 0cm; background-= color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <br class=3D"ContentPasted6"> </p> </div> <span style=3D"font-size:12pt" class=3D"ContentPasted6">Application deadlin= e: 8<span class=3D"ContentPasted6"><sup class=3D"ContentPasted6">th</sup>&n= bsp;June 2023</span></span><br> <p></p> <p class=3D"x_x_MsoNormal" style=3D"margin: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; color: rg= b(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <br> </p> <p class=3D"x_x_MsoNormal ContentPasted2 elementToProof" style=3D"margin: 0= cm; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 2= 55);"> Full details and application portal: <a href=3D"https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/= CZZ650/research-assistant-with-mphil-phd-enrollment"> https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/CZZ650/research-assistant-with-mphil-phd-enrollm= ent</a></p> </div> <div style=3D"font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size= : 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=3D"elementToProof"> <span><br> </span></div> <div style=3D"font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size= : 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=3D"elementToProof"> <span>Feel free to get in touch with me (emma.holmes@xxxxxxxx) for informa= l queries about the position<br> </span></div> <div class=3D"elementToProof"> <div style=3D"font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size= : 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <div id=3D"Signature"> <div> <div style=3D"font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; 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font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color:= rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></div> <div dir=3D"ltr" style=3D""><span style=3D"font-family: Calibri, Arial, Hel= vetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color:= rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">---<br> </span></div> <div dir=3D"ltr" style=3D""><span style=3D"font-family: Calibri, Arial, Hel= vetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color:= rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></div> <div dir=3D"ltr" style=3D""><span style=3D"font-family: Calibri, Arial, Hel= vetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color:= rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"> <p><strong class=3D"ContentPasted5">About us</strong></p> <p class=3D"ContentPasted5">The UCL Division of Psychology and Language Sci= ences is part of the Faculty of Brain Sciences, and leads the way in the fi= elds of mind, behaviour and language. UCL Speech Hearing and Phonetic Scien= ces (SHaPS) sits within the UCL Division of Psychology and Language Sciences. It is internationally recognised for = the excellence of its research into the perception and production of speech= , hearing for speech and applied research in speech signal processing. It c= ombines basic research into the normal mechanisms of speech and hearing with applied research into problem= s caused by hearing impairment or by atypical perceptual and cognitive deve= lopment. Our methodologies include behavioural experimentation, neuroimagin= g, computational modelling, and acoustic analysis.</p> <p class=3D"ContentPasted5"><br> </p> <p><strong class=3D"ContentPasted5">About the role</strong></p> <p class=3D"ContentPasted5">The postholder will be part of the Cognitive He= aring Lab, which is led by Dr Emma Holmes. The postholder will contribute t= o a programme of work focussed on =93Uncovering how central cognitive pathw= ays interact with hearing loss=94 which is funded by Wellcome. The overarching aim of this programme of work is to= understand how hearing loss interacts with auditory cognitive effects on s= peech-in-noise perception. The postholder will be enrolled in a full-time P= hD at UCL. (UCL PhD fees for UK students are covered by the grant, and fees for international students are= partially covered.) The appointment will be made at an annual salary of = =A335,702- =A336,611 per annum including London Allowance.</p> <p class=3D"ContentPasted5"><br> </p> <p><strong class=3D"ContentPasted5">About you</strong></p> <p class=3D"ContentPasted5">The appointed candidate will have a first or up= per-second class Bachelor=92s degree from a UK university, or a recognised = taught Master=92s degree, in a relevant subject (e.g., psychology, linguist= ics, neuroscience) prior to starting the post. They will be able to statistically analyse data using appropriate so= ftware and will be willing to learn to use other software as needed. They w= ill have the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and students of a= ll cultures and backgrounds. They will be committed to high quality research, have good time management skil= ls, and have the ability to work to strict deadlines.</p> <p class=3D"ContentPasted5"><br> </p> <p><strong class=3D"ContentPasted5">What we offer</strong></p> <p class=3D"ContentPasted5">The postholder will be part of the Cognitive He= aring Lab, which combines behavioural techniques (e.g., auditory psychophys= ics), cognitive neuroscience (e.g., EEG, MEG, and fMRI), and computational = modelling. We aim to foster a supportive and inclusive lab environment in which all members can thrive. The posthol= der will have the opportunity to interact with and learn from other members= of the lab, and colleagues in the wider community at SHaPS, PALS, and UCL.= The postholder will be enrolled on the Speech, Hearing and Phonetic Sciences MPhil/PhD programme and will = have access to the UCL Doctoral Skills Development programme, which is desi= gned to help doctoral candidates develop skills for research, professional = development, and employment. As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, UCL also offers an = extensive range of staff benefits: <a href=3D"https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/pay-benefits/staff-benefit= s" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer noopener" class=3D"ContentPasted5"> https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/pay-benefits/staff-benefits</a></p> <p class=3D"ContentPasted5"><br> </p> <p><strong class=3D"ContentPasted5">Our commitment to Equality, Diversity a= nd Inclusion</strong></p> <p class=3D"ContentPasted5">As London=92s Global University, we know divers= ity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represe= nt the diversity of the world=92s talent. We are committed to equality of o= pportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encour= age applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in U= CL=92s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minorit= y backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.</p> <br> </span></div> <div dir=3D"ltr" style=3D""><span style=3D"font-family: Calibri, Arial, Hel= vetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color:= rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"> </span></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p style=3D"font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; m= argin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </body> </html> --_000_AS8PR01MB72241574383E12543C1A565AA6409AS8PR01MB7224eurp_--