The PhD will be part of an ERC funded project, “Becoming Social”, taking place in the Developmental Social Vision Lab. This project explores the perception of social interaction both across the lifespan and in neurodevelopmental disorders. The project will use behavioural and eye-tracking paradigms as well as both functional and structural neuroimaging to examine the cognitive and brain systems that underpin our ability to perceive and understand other people and the interactions between them. The successful candidate will be encouraged to identify novel questions and design innovative studies in social interaction perception as well as explore new ways of combining behavioural and brain data.
The School of Psychology is amongst the oldest Psychology departments in the country, having been established in 1963. It ranks among the very best in the UK in terms of both teaching excellence and research performance. The School boasts a number of prestigious research centres that encourage and facilitate interdisciplinary differences collaboration. Students have access to state-of-the-art research and computing facilities. The successful candidate will not only work with their direct supervisor but also have the opportunity to work with other PhD students and staff members from research centres across the psychology school. More information about the School is here: http://www.bangor.ac.uk/psychology/
The successful candidate will have a good degree (or equivalent) in experimental psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience or a related degree. Candidates should also have a relevant Masters qualification, or an undergraduate degree with significant research experience (e.g. student assistant in a laboratory). Note here that many backgrounds will be considered relevant if the candidate can make clear the link between their background and their current interest in psychology/neuroscience. The candidate must have the ability to work independently and enthusiastically with the support of a supervisor. Both strong written and oral communication skills and technical skills relevant to quantitative research are essential. Strong programming skills (e.g. Matlab) and experience with human neuroscience techniques (fMRI, TMS/tDCS and/or EEG/MEG) are highly desirable.
A full description of the job and project can be found in this pdf.
More information about Dr Koldewyn and the Developmental Social Vision Lab can be found here: https://sites.google.com/view/devsocialvislab/. Informal enquiries should be directed to k.koldewyn@bangor.ac.uk.
To apply, please complete all on-line application materials and include:
Applications that do not include all three elements will not be evaluated.
All PhD students are expected to contribute to teaching in the department. The initial appointment for the position will be for a period of one year, with an extension of 2 years after positive evaluation of capabilities and compatibility. The appointment must lead to the completion of a PhD thesis.
For administrative advice about how to apply and eligibility, please contact Everil McQuarrie: e.mcquarrie@bangor.ac.uk
For more information please visit https://www.bangor.ac.uk/psychology/social-learning.php.en
