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Psychology Doctoral Research Studentship (4 years) Synaesthesia as a model system to understand vari:

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Qualification Type: PhD
Job location: Falmer
Funding for: EU Students, International Students, Self-funded Students, UK Students
Funding amount: The studentship covers Home level PhD tuition fees (currently £4500), a stipend (currently £15,609 pa) plus some research and training costs. See Advert for more details
Hours: Full Time

Published in: 19th May 2022
Closing date: 15th June 2022

 

Synaesthesia, a perceptual condition in otherwise healthy individuals, is linked to extraordinary practices. The proposed research rethinks conditions like synaesthesia as not just representing extraordinary practices, but such that the changes in the brains of synaesthetes support a distinct cognitive profile. For instance, people with grapheme-colour synaesthesia (colours for letters and numbers) have a specific profile of enhanced memory which cannot be explained by means of conventional memory strategies. This pattern of enhanced memory might be part of a wider profile of individual differences in perception and mental imagery.
This PhD project will design and conduct novel research to understand individual differences in cognitive capability at this memory-perception-imagery interface. In addition to contrasting different kinds of synaesthesia, we will also test other groups who can shed light on this issue. This will include people who lack the extraordinary practices of synaesthesia but might have perceptual skills (visual artists) or significant neurocognitive differences (genetic relatives of synaesthetes). The project will be conducted as part of an international collaboration with UniDistance Suisse
Doctoral Tutor function:
If you choose to become a Doctoral Tutor, you will be encouraged to study for a formal teaching accreditation (Associate of the Higher Education Academy), including enrolling on a ?starting to teach' module in the first term before they begin teaching.
What you get
   » A stipend for 4 years (rising in line with UKRI studentship rates, currently £15,609 p.a.) to cover living costs
   » UK Home fees and research/training costs are also covered.
   » International students may apply for this Home/UK studentship but must fund the difference between UK Home fees and International fees (approximately £18,500 per year). One option is self-funding.
   » You can also to take up Doctoral Tutoring during your studies. This work is paid at Grade 5.1 (currently £13.88 per hour), and covers contact time, preparation and marking.
   » This scholarship is funded by a research grant awarded to the University of Sussex by the Swiss National Science Foundation in collaboration with Dr. Nicolas Rothen (UniDistance Suisse)
Eligibility
   » This award will only pay fees at the Home rate.
   » Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, a First or a high Upper Second Class Honours undergraduate degree, or equivalent qualification, and/or a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a Master's degree, in Psychology or a related discipline. Candidates should be able to demonstrate expertise and interest in cognition (specifically, memory and perception).
   » Only full-time students can be accepted
   » The University of Sussex believes that the diversity of its staff and student community is fundamental to creative thinking, pedagogic innovation, intellectual challenge, and the interdisciplinary approach to research and learning. We celebrate and promote diversity, equality and inclusion amongst our staff and students. As such, we welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.
How to apply
Please read thefull advert, ourProspectusand ourPsychologyPhD FAQSbefore you start your application.
Pleasesubmit your applicationonlinefor 'PhD in Psychology' for entry in September 2022.
Contact psychologyphd-enquiries@sussex.ac.uk for any queries regarding the application process and Jamie Ward to discuss the details of your research interests.
Deadline: Wednesday 15th June 2022 (23:59)

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Job Location: Falmer, East Sussex England
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