Health And Human Sciences Research Institute
Science And Technology Research Institute
Applications are invited from candidates with good first degrees in one of: Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, Mathematics, Computer Science or related discipline (such as joint honours).
This PhD studentship is jointly supported by research staff in the Schools of Psychology and Computer science. The programme of research will have a primary focus on computational modelling of decision making / reinforcement learning, with the objective of generating results which would then inform experimental studies in human cognition, coupled with functional brain imaging (fMRI).
Applicants should have a First or 2:1 class BSc (Hons) in Cognitive Science / Neuroscience / Cognitive Psychology / Maths / Computer Science or related discipline (e.g. joint honours) and exposure to programming (preferably in Matlab, C++ or similar).
The research studentship award from the University will be equivalent to GBP 12,600 per annum bursary plus the payment of the standard UK student fees.
For further information and an application form, contact Ms Jill Kilvington, Research Administrator, Health and Human Science Research Institute, Wright Building, University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, Hatfield, Herts AL10 9AB, Tel: 01707 285269 / Fax: 01707 284170 / Email j.kilvingtonherts.ac.uk
To discuss the research programme in more detail then either contact Dr. John Done ( d.j.doneherts.ac.uk / Tel +44(0)1707 286292) or Dr Neil Davey ( n.daveyherts.ac.uk / Tel +44 (0) 1707284310 ) .
The closing date for applications is 27/06/2008. Interviews will take place between 21st July and 1st August. Start date will be the beginning of the 2008/9 academic year i.e. end Sep/early Oct.
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