A PhD Studentship
University of Winchester
Top-down effects of mental state on face perception
A fully funded PhD Studentship (stipend + fees) opportunity of at the University of
Winchester, UK.
The position is open to both UK/EU and international students*.
Applications are invited for a 3-year, fully funded PhD position under the supervision of
Dr. Daniel Gill and Prof. Paul Sowden from the Department of Psychology, and Dr. Claire
Ancient from the Department of Digital Futures.
Our team is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and highly motivated PhD
student to take part in an exciting study that combines clinical, behavioural and
computational research techniques to study the effect of mental state on face
perception.
Research implies that the process of attending to emotionally expressive faces is
susceptible to mood and mental state. The current project will investigate the explicit
modifications of facial mental representations induced by mental states, in particular in
depression and anxiety. The project will involve psychophysical and computational tools.
The successful applicant will contribute to performing recordings with patients in
collaborating clinics and the analysis of the data. They should have very good
quantitative and computational skills and a strong background or interest in neuroscience
and/or psychology.
Requirements
- A track record of high academic achievement, demonstrated by a first class or high
upper second undergraduate honours degree and/or a master’s degree (or equivalent) in
Neuroscience, Computer Science, Electric or Biomedical Engineering, Psychology, Statistics
or related disciplines.
- Two academic references.
- The ability to work independently, with the support of a supervisory team, and the
enthusiasm to contribute to a vibrant and stimulating research environment are
essential.
- Programming skills (Matlab or Python).
- Familiarity with machine learning and image processing techniques.
- Fluency in English
Prior to the submission of the formal application, prospective students are encouraged to
contact Dr. Gill (daniel.gill(a)winchester.ac.uk) or Prof. Sowden
(paul.sowden(a)winchester.ac.uk) by email no later than May 10th, 2017 for further
instructions and informal enquiries (This is optional; applications can be submitted
directly to the link in the Application Process section).
The University of Winchester in located at the stunning city of Winchester, one of the
most beautiful cities in the UK. Winchester in less than an hour by train to London
Waterloo train station.
Application Process:
Students should apply to the University of Winchester using Application Form A which
includes a substantial project proposal. To download a copy of Form A please click the
following link:
https://www.winchester.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/how-to-apply/
Key Dates:
· Deadline for applications: Midnight 19 May 2019
· References direct from referees** required by 29 May 2019
· Interviews will be held between 24 June and 29 June 2019
· Awards begin September 2019
*nb Non-EU students are required to pay the balance between UK and non-EU tuition fees for
the three years of the studentship (for 19/20: £13,300- £4,200= £9,100/annum)
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