Centre for Vision and Hearing Research (CVHR), Aston Brain Centre (ABC), and Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Science (MACCS): PhD Studentship (3-4 years): Magnetoencephalographic (MEG) studies of atypical cortical activity in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

THIS STUDENTSHIP IS FULLY FUNDED TO COVER TUITION FEES FOR UK/EU AND AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND APPLICANTS FOR 4 YEARS. NO OTHER OVERSEAS APPLICANTS.

Aston and Macquarie Universities invite applications from suitable candidates for a jointly funded, dual award PhD project on MEG studies of ASD. The successful candidate will study a minimum of 1.5 years at each site, with a maximum total duration of 4 years. The project will commence at the ABC in the UK and will be conducted under the supervision of Professors Klaus Kessler and Gina Rippon. Subject to successful progression to Macquarie University (see Further Particulars), the project will then be supervised by Professor Blake Johnson and Dr Jon Brock. Further details of this studentship are available from Further Particulars via website link: http://www.aston.ac.uk/lhs/research/postgraduate-research/, which potential applicants are required to consult.

Financial Support:

This studentship is fully funded to cover tuition fees for UK/EU and Australia/New Zealand applicants for 4 years. No other Overseas Applicants. An additional tax-free stipend will be payable for the first 3 years; if required a 4th ‘writing up‘ year can be taken at Aston, but no stipend will be available. The (2015/16) stipend is £14,057 (Aston) or approx. $27,764 AUD (Macquarie) per annum, paid pro-rata during the time the student is based at the respective institution. The anticipated Registration date at Aston University is 1st October 2015.

Application Requirements:

● Applicants must confirm that they have read and understood the Further Particulars: http://www.aston.ac.uk/lhs/research/postgraduate-research/, associated with this post.

● Eligible Applicants should hold a Bachelor Honours degree (either First Class or Upper Second Class) and a Master’s Degree (MSc/MRes) with a major research component in a relevant discipline. Applicants should provide a clear indication of their specific interest in the project and their relevant skills if applicable. Experience with MEG/EEG measurements and analysis is desirable.

● Applicants will be required to demonstrate adequate proficiency in English Language skills via:
http://www.aston.ac.uk/lhs/research/postgraduate-research/entry-requirements/.

● To apply, please complete the on-line application form at
http://www1.aston.ac.uk/lhs/research/postgraduate-research/apply/
and please quote the Reference ‘Aston/Macquarie’ on all applications.

Contact:

For further enquiries please contact Professors Klaus Kessler ([Email Address Removed]), Gina Rippon ([Email Address Removed]), Blake Johnson ([Email Address Removed]) or Jon Brock ([Email Address Removed]).

The Closing Date for All Applications is: Friday, 3rd July 2015.