Overview
The Laboratory of Comparative Neuropsychology is seeking applications from outstanding candidates for an MRC-funded PhD studentship. The goal of this PhD project is to use functional magnetic-resonance imaging (fMRI) and neurophysiology to study how the brain restores degraded sounds using a process called 'perceptual restoration'. Upon this basis the PhD student can test at least one of two promising strategies that have the potential to improve both neuronal responses and the perception of communication sounds in noise. This work would have future relevance for the development of better sensory prosthetic devices and machines that can 'hear' in natural settings.
The successful applicant has an ideal opportunity to join the active research groups of the supervisor and co-supervisors that rely on emergent technologies to pursue questions at the core of the disciplines of neuroscience and medicine. Our research groups are a part of the Institute of Neuroscience (IoN) at Newcastle University. The Institute of Neuroscience is one of the few places in the world with the capability to conduct comparative studies on brain function with magnetic-resonance imaging (MRI) and electrophysiology in animal models. We aim to assist medical science in developing treatments for communication disorders by gaining new insights on the evolutionary basis of communication and on the function of the networks that support the perception of communication signals. This project will find a strong foundation in our recent work on perceptual 'restoration' or 'continuity'. The candidate can take part in our ongoing projects that are related to this theme as they develop their ideal PhD curriculum.
Project start date: September 2010
Eligibility and Value of the Award
The award covers tuition fees at the UK/EU rate and an annual stipend (expected to be in excess of £13,000). International students are welcome to apply but will need to secure additional funding to pay the difference between UK/EU and international fees.
Person Specification
For entry onto the four-year programme (MRes + PhD), you must have a first or upper-second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in neuroscience, psychology or a related discipline.
For entry onto the three-year programme (PhD), you must have a first or upper-second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in neuroscience, psychology or a related discipline and a relevant MRes degree or significant research experience.
How to Apply
To apply, please see www.ncl.ac.uk/pg/fund/ion88
Closing date: 31st January 2010
Supervisor: Dr Christopher Petkov
Co-Supervisors: Dr Li Sun, Dr Adrian Rees
Institute: Institute of Neuroscience
Sponsor: MRC and Institute of Neuroscience
Duration: 3 years (PhD only) or 4 years (MRes Medical and Molecular Biosciences followed by a three-year PhD)
Further Information
To find out more about the studentship contact chris.petkov@ncl.ac.uk. To find out more about how to apply contact scott.macmillan@ncl.ac.uk.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
The Laboratory of Comparative Neuropsychology is seeking applications from outstanding candidates for an MRC-funded PhD studentship. The goal of this PhD project is to use functional magnetic-resonance imaging (fMRI) and neurophysiology to study how the brain restores degraded sounds using a process called 'perceptual restoration'. Upon this basis the PhD student can test at least one of two promising strategies that have the potential to improve both neuronal responses and the perception of communication sounds in noise. This work would have future relevance for the development of better sensory prosthetic devices and machines that can 'hear' in natural settings.
The successful applicant has an ideal opportunity to join the active research groups of the supervisor and co-supervisors that rely on emergent technologies to pursue questions at the core of the disciplines of neuroscience and medicine. Our research groups are a part of the Institute of Neuroscience (IoN) at Newcastle University. The Institute of Neuroscience is one of the few places in the world with the capability to conduct comparative studies on brain function with magnetic-resonance imaging (MRI) and electrophysiology in animal models. We aim to assist medical science in developing treatments for communication disorders by gaining new insights on the evolutionary basis of communication and on the function of the networks that support the perception of communication signals. This project will find a strong foundation in our recent work on perceptual 'restoration' or 'continuity'. The candidate can take part in our ongoing projects that are related to this theme as they develop their ideal PhD curriculum.
Project start date: September 2010
Eligibility and Value of the Award
The award covers tuition fees at the UK/EU rate and an annual stipend (expected to be in excess of £13,000). International students are welcome to apply but will need to secure additional funding to pay the difference between UK/EU and international fees.
Person Specification
For entry onto the four-year programme (MRes + PhD), you must have a first or upper-second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in neuroscience, psychology or a related discipline.
For entry onto the three-year programme (PhD), you must have a first or upper-second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in neuroscience, psychology or a related discipline and a relevant MRes degree or significant research experience.
How to Apply
To apply, please see www.ncl.ac.uk/pg/fund/ion88
Closing date: 31st January 2010
Supervisor: Dr Christopher Petkov
Co-Supervisors: Dr Li Sun, Dr Adrian Rees
Institute: Institute of Neuroscience
Sponsor: MRC and Institute of Neuroscience
Duration: 3 years (PhD only) or 4 years (MRes Medical and Molecular Biosciences followed by a three-year PhD)
Further Information
To find out more about the studentship contact chris.petkov@ncl.ac.uk. To find out more about how to apply contact scott.macmillan@ncl.ac.uk.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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