Two Early Stage Research Positions (leading to PhDs):

Position 1 – The role of language in visual prediction and spatial memory.

Position 2 – Spatial language and nonlinguistic spatial ability in typical and atypical ageing.

Application Deadline: 25th March 2013

To work with: Professor Kenny Coventry, School of Psychology, University of East Anglia, UK http://www.uea.ac.uk/psychology/People/Academic/Kenny+Coventry

Expected start date: 1st September, 2013

The Marie Curie Training Network Lanpercept invites applications for two Early Stage Researchers (ESR), leading to PhDs. The positions are based in the School of Psychology at the University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK (www.uea.ac.uk/psychology). The School is research-intensive, and provides all the required facilities in house, while benefiting from the extended facilities the Norwich Research Park affords.

The first project (Position 1) will investigate the role language plays in proactive eye movements and memory for objects and spatial locations. The project will use eye-tracking measures (among others) and may also involve the use of EEG. Experience of these techniques would be an advantage.

The second project (Position 2) will investigate, using a cross-sectional design, performance on spatial language tasks and non-linguistic spatial tasks in older adults who are ageing typically and atypically. Knowledge of spatial language/spatial cognition and or ageing research would be an advantage.

For both positions candidates should have first degree in psychology or a related discipline and a relevant Master's degree, and be in their first four years (full time equivalent) of their research career. Please see the eligibility criteria and mobility rules at www.lanpercept.eu

The duration of the positions is 3 years. The working language is English. International applicants require IELTS (or equivalent) with minimum marks of 6.5 in each section and overall band of 7.0. The salary will follow EU regulations: basic rate of 38,000 euros per annum with country coefficient before taxes and mobility allowance.

More information about the positions can be found here. Any enquiries should be addressed to Professor Kenny Coventry by email at k.coventry@uea.ac.uk.

To be considered for this award, you should make an application for admission to an MPhil/PhD research programme through our online application process, but you should indicate the intention to be considered for Marie Curie Training Network studentship. Applicants are required to complete a personal statement and submit a copy of their CV with their application.

Please follow this link to access the online application form.