PhD project: Psychology Doctoral Research Studentship - Neural plasticity supporting perceptual learn

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PhD project: Psychology Doctoral Research Studentship - Neural plasticity supporting perceptual learning of degraded speech (2022)
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- Auditory Cognition Group
Qualification Type:
PhD
Location:
Brighton
Funding for:
EU Students, International Students, Self-funded Students, UK Students
Funding amount:
A stipend for 3 years (rising in line with UKRI studentship rates, currently £15,609 p.a.) to cover living costs
Hours:
Full Time
Placed On:
22nd February 2022
Closes:
4th April 2022
PhD project
This project aims to establish the neural plasticity supporting perceptual learning of degraded speech. The human brain has a remarkable capacity to adapt to severe loss or distortions of sensory input. Deaf listeners, for example, can understand speech through a cochlear implant despite receiving only highly degraded sensory input from the implant. How does the brain learn to adapt its knowledge of speech to make sense of novel degraded sounds?
The present PhD project will address this question in normal hearing listeners by presenting degraded speech to simulate a cochlear implant. We will then record brain activity using electroencephalography (EEG) as listeners are trained to understand degraded speech over several days. By using state-of-the-art statistical methods to analyse the recorded brain signals, we can discover the neural mechanisms supporting perceptual learning.
The PhD student will join the  Auditory Cognition Group
 and have the opportunity to interact with vibrant Sussex research communities that include (1)  the Centre for Sensory Neuroscience and Computation
, bringing together neuroscientists and modelers interested in sensory systems, and (2) neuroimaging researchers centred around the  Clinical Imaging Sciences Centre
. They will also have the opportunity to interact with project collaborator, Dr. Edmund Lalor (University of Rochester, USA). This project would suit a student interested in cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging, language processing or human perception.
What you get
A stipend for 3 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). Some options are securing external funding or self-funding.
You will also be expected to take up Doctoral Tutoring during your 6 semesters (3 years) of funding. This work is paid at Grade 5.1 (currently £13.88 per hour), and covers contact time, preparation and marking. You will be expected to work approximately 165 hours per year, dependent on modules selected and availability. Candidates who demonstrate suitability for, and express interest in, the additional Doctoral Tutor role will be preferred. 
Eligibility
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 other relevant discipline (e.g. Neuroscience, Engineering, Computer Science).
Previous experience of computer programming, functional brain imaging (EEG, fMRI) or signal processing is desirable.
Only full-time students can be accepted.
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How to apply
Please read the  full advert 
, our  Prospectus
 and our  Psychology PhD FAQS
 before you start your application.
Please  submit your application online
 for 'PhD in Psychology' for entry in September 2022.
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for any queries regarding the application process and Ed Sohoglu
to discuss the details of your research interests.
Deadline
Deadline: Monday 4 April 2022 (23:59)
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