Education and Training:
Essential: You must have, or be on course to obtain, a science or biomedical degree. Since this is a 3-year PhD programme, candidates should normally have a Masters degree, or equivalent.
Desirable: First-class undergraduate degree, distinction in Masters.
Skills, abilities and personal qualities:
Essential: Native or near-native level command of English. Excellent communicator. Highly self-motivated individual who enjoys problem-solving and has plenty of initiative and drive.
Desirable: Excellent programming skills, good knowledge of statistics and probability. Knowledge of Matlab and Android.
Experience and achievements:
Desirable: Experience programming apps on phones or tablets. Evidence of interest in research, experience in labs etc
You must apply through the University’s online postgraduate application form -
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/ -inserting the reference number IN050 and selecting “Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Sciences) - Neuroscience' as the programme of study. Only mandatory fields need to be completed (no personal statement required) and a covering letter and CV must be attached. If English is not your first language, please provide a copy of English language qualifications. The covering letter must state the title of the studentship, quote the reference number IN050. and explain how your interests and experience relate to the project, and why this project in particular appeals to you.