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.