Dr Kay Ritchie, Dr Robin Kramer, Dr B Majolo
No more applications being accepted
Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
About the Project
The successful applicant will investigate the influence of social contexts and social motivation on face memory, face recognition and first impression formation. We know from previous research that perceptual factors such as the variability between images of the same person’s face can influence face learning. This project aims to investigate social factors underlying face perception. For example if you are in a queue in a shop, there is little motivation to learn and commit to memory the faces of each of your fellow queue members. However if you join a new workplace, it is important for you to quickly learn who is who. This project will use face learning, recognition, and matching paradigms among others to investigate social motivations that are important for face processing.
The School of Psychology has just moved into a new purpose built building with an extensive range of well-equipped, dedicated research facilities. These include a new 3D scanner which can take 3D pictures of faces and bodies which can then be morphed to alter different features.
Applicants from psychology or related areas are eligible to apply. Experience in experimental design is essential, and using software such as MATLAB is desirable. Prior research experience in face processing would be an advantage.
Contact Dr Kay Ritchie (01522 835463; [Email Address Removed]).
Applicants should have a first or upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant area. Applicants with a relevant Masters are particularly welcome. Applicants should possess excellent report writing and English language communication skills and an ability to work to deadlines.
An application of a 1-page CV and 1-page covering letter including a brief insight into the research topic area should be e-mailed to Maureen Young ( [Email Address Removed] ). Those called for interview will be required to complete an online application form, and prepare a presentation. Please quote project ID (COSS2018-4) in the subject line of the email.
Closing Date: 26 February 2018
Interviews: w/b 19 March 2018
Start date: 3 September 2018
Funding Notes
Suitably qualified candidates worldwide may apply, although International students must self-fund the difference between the International and UK/EU fee rate.
£14,553 (2017/18) per annum stipend – stipend will be paid at the 2018/19 RCUK rate.
The studentship may require you to do up to 6 hours of teaching or related work per week, the income from which will go towards the cost of your tuition fees and any surplus fees will be paid by the College.
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