20 Oct
2017
20 Oct
'17
8:29 a.m.
PhD student openings are available in the lab of Dr. Charles Or
(http://research.ntu.edu.sg/expertise/academicprofile/Pages/StaffProfile.asp…)
at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore to perform original research in the
areas of face perception, visual motion perception, and form perception. Our work focuses
on understanding (1) the human brain’s rapid and holistic nature of face detection,
categorization, and recognition, and (2) the neural interaction of visual motion and form
information in pattern and object recognition. We use a combination of approaches
including psychophysics, eye tracking, EEG, and computational modelling.
The lab is housed in the Psychology Division of the School of Social Sciences, with a
rapidly expanding group of researchers interested in experimental psychology and cognitive
neuroscience. We are also part of the multidisciplinary Cognition and Neuroscience
research cluster and Neuroscience, society, and governance research cluster. We have
access to state-of-the-art facilities for psychophysics, eye tracking, EEG, MEG, fMRI,
fNIRS, TMS, and tDCS.
Applicants should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in cognitive science, experimental
psychology, cognitive neuroscience, computer science, or related fields. The ideal
candidate should be driven by scientific curiosity and self-motivated, with awareness of
relevant literature, an excellent command in written and spoken English, and a strong
background in statistical data analysis (e.g., SPSS, R). Aptitudes and interests in
mathematics and computer programming (e.g. MATLAB, Python) are preferred.
NTU is a young and research-intensive university ranking consistently amongst the top 10
in Asia and the 1st amongst young universities under 50. It has been ranked consistently
and progressively under the top 100 universities in the world by the Times Higher
Education since 2013, leaping its ranking into 52nd in 2017/2018. Singapore is a
fascinating, dynamic multi-cultural city in Southeast Asia with a large expat community,
and a great hub for exploring neighbouring travel destinations.
PhD Scholarships are available through the university and outside sources for Singaporeans
(including permanent residents), as well as overseas applicants
(http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/graduate/scholarships/Pages/default.aspx). Applicants should
apply through the university admission website
(http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/graduate/R-Programs/R-WhenYouApply/Pages/R-How…)
by 15th November (for CoHASS) for an expected start date in August 2018. Alternatively,
the Interdisciplinary Graduate School also admits applications
(http://igs.ntu.edu.sg/Programmes/Prospective%20Students/Pages/Programme-Hig…).
Informal inquiries may be made to Charles Or at charlesor(a)ntu.edu.sg
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Charles C.-F. Or, PhD
Assistant Professor
Division of Psychology
School of Social Sciences
Nanyang Technological University
14 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637332
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