PhD (via MPhil) Studentship in Psychology & Computer Science
Reference Number: RS/21/19
Applications are invited for a PhD (via MPhil) studentship within the School of Psychology and Computer Science, based at the Preston (UK) Campus. The studentship is tenable for up to 3 years full time (subject to satisfactory progress). The studentship will provide an annual stipend of £16,062 for 3 years. Both UK/Home and EU/International Applicants may apply but Tuition Fees will only be covered at the UK/Home rate for up to 3 years. EU/International Applicants would be expected to pay the difference between the UK/Home fee rate and EU/International fee rate. (Current rates for 2021-2022; UK/Home £4,550 per year, EU/International £14,000 with rates subject to change each year).
It is expected the successful applicant will commence 1st September 2022.
Project Title:
Modulating brain network activity underlying attention using multi-channel transcranial electric stimulation
Project Description:
Non-invasive brain stimulation (e.g., tDCS, tACS) is frequently used in cognitive neuroscience research to interact with activity in key regions relevant for specific cognitive processes (e.g., attention perception, creativity). In recent years it has become evident that rather than specific brain regions we need to think of brain networks as underlying cognitive functions. A key aim of this project is to develop and evaluate a novel network-level brain stimulation protocol to interact with attention processes in the visual domain. Using multi-channel electric stimulation, we will target parieto-occipital attention networks and measure predominantly changes to behaviour caused by the stimulation. Electrophysiological recordings (EEG) after brain stimulation are also envisaged to validate effects within brain networks. Thus, the prospective student can gain expertise in novel approaches of brain stimulation (multi-channel tACS/tDCS) as well as EEG recordings and analyses.
Further information
Informal project related enquiries about the post can be made to Dr Philipp Ruhnau via email; [Email Address Removed].
For the application form and full details go to: http://www.uclan.ac.uk/research/study/studentships.php .
Completed application forms should be returned to the Research Student Registry email [Email Address Removed] quoting the studentship reference number RS/21/19
Closing Date: TBC
Proposed Interview Date: To be confirmed
CURRENT UCLAN RESEARCH STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS RESEARCH STUDENTSHIP
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