Department of Psychology

HEMSDEV PhD Studentships

Two doctoral studentships funded by the European Research Council (ERC) are available from September 2010 in the Department of Psychology, Goldsmiths, University of London. Applicants are welcome to apply for either a 1+3 year (Masters & PhD), or a 3 year doctoral programme. The successful student will work as part of a research team funded by a 5 year ERC grant, "HEMSDEV: An investigation of the construction of human embodied multisensory experience in infancy and early childhood", under the supervision of Dr. Andy Bremner, and will have access to and training in both behavioural and neurophysiological (ERP) methods. For more information about the kinds of project such a PhD could tackle please visit Dr. Bremner's PhD student project page.

Stipend

A stipend of £19250 per annum will be provided. Students will be expected to pay their own university fees (£3500 pa).

Qualifications and skills

Applicants for a 1+3 studentship should have a good first degree (1st class, high 2:1, or equivalent) in psychology or a closely allied discipline. Applicants for a 3 year doctorate will normally be expected to hold a Masters degree in an area related to Psychology. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong aptitude and motivation to work in a research team undertaking both collaborative and individual research projects in a scientifically rigorous way. We are also looking for a candidate who will be able to: work with infants, children and parents, present research at national and international scientific meetings, and submit research manuscripts for publication on a regular basis.

Application Process

Applications should be submitted by 16 July. Short-listed candidates should expect to be notified by 22 July for an interview in the week beginning 26 July. The application materials can be found on the departmental PhD application pages. All applicants should complete form 1 and form 2. Applicants wishing to undertake a 1+3 (Masters & PhD) programme should also complete form 3. Before filling in the outline of your research proposal you should consult Dr. Bremner's PhD student project page. You are also strongly encouraged to contact Dr. Bremner to discuss your proposal.



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