In celebration of our 95th anniversary, the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences is delighted to invite applications for a fully funded PhD Studentship in a research project aligned with the Psychopathology & Affective Neuroscience (PAN) Research Division.

Housed in state-of-the-art facilities including the Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurodynamics, with research-dedicated MRI, EEG and TMS laboratories, the School has established itself as a leading centre for research in the neural mechanisms underlying emotional processes.

The successful candidates will join a thriving postgraduate research community of more than 70 PhD students who benefit from excellent support and resources from the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences (https://www.reading.ac.uk/pcls/) and membership of the University Graduate School (http://www.reading.ac.uk/graduateschool/).

For more information about the PAN research expertise, potential applicants are encouraged to contact the PAN Leader, Dr. Carien van Reekum, quoting PAN:GS16-008 in the subject line. For general application procedures, please email [log in to unmask].

Eligibility:  

  • Applicants should hold or expect to gain a minimum of a high level Honours degree or MSc or equivalent in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related discipline
  • Each of these three-year studentships covers fees at the UK/EU rate and a maintenance stipend of £14,057. International students are welcome to apply but must be able to pay the difference between UK/EU fees and international fees.

Funding Details:   

  • Starts October 2016
  • A 3  year award
  • UK/EU Tuition fees plus stipend around £14,057 pa
  • Application Deadline: 30th November 2015