Fwd: PhD studentships with the Brain and Behaviour group, University of Surrey, UK

The Brain and Behaviour group in the School of Psychology, University of Surrey, UK invites applications for funded PhD studentships, to commence in October 2014. For further details see: http://www.surrey.ac.uk/psychology/study/pgr/index.htm We have two routes for PhD funding: the first is as part of the South East Doctoral Training Centre (SE DTC) and the second route is via a Faculty studentship - further information can be found here: http://www.surrey.ac.uk/postgraduate/psychology-phd The Brain and Behaviour group investigates the neural bases of a variety of cognitive functions in healthy humans as well as in patients suffering from neurological disorders. Its work draws on diverse approaches including psychophysics, cognitive modelling, neuroimaging and neurostimulation. The group has access to shared fMRI facilities and on-site EEG and TMS laboratories. There are three broad research topics within the group: Action Representation, Neuroplasticity/Neuromodulators, and Cognitive Control. More information about the group and specific supervisors' research interests can be found here: http://www.surrey.ac.uk/psychology/research/brainandbehaviour/index.htm We invite applications from students who have gained a 1st class BSc Hons and/or a Distinction in Masters degree in Psychology, or related disciplines. If you are interested, please contact one of the group members to discuss your project before applying. To apply, fill in the University of Surrey online application form and submit it by the 31st of January 2014, 4pm.