[visionlist] PhD studentship at University of Portsmouth

[Anne Hillstrom]

The PhD studentships advertised below can be used for a PhD project
about visual cognition or attention. Please note that the funding is
only available for UK or EU citizens or those with no time restrictions
on their right to stay in the UK. 

Two PhD Studentships 
Department of Psychology, University of Portsmouth.

Studentship: (£13,590 per annum plus £1,000 research expenses per annum
for 3 years)
Starting: 4 October 2010

Applications are invited for two fully funded full-time PhD
studentships in the Department of Psychology at the University of
Portsmouth. Applications are welcomed that complement our existing
research strengths in Forensic Psychology; Cultural Psychology,
Communication and Ecological Psychology; Study of Emotion and
Engagement; Evolutionary and Comparative Psychology; Quality of Life,
Health and Wellbeing. A detailed list of staff interests can be found
at:
http://www.port.ac.uk/departments/academic/psychology/postgraduateresearchstudies/academicstaffresearchinterests


Candidates should contact the potential supervisor before submitting an
application. More information about potential supervisors can be found
on individual staff WebPages at:
http://www.port.ac.uk/departments/academic/psychology/staff/ 

The studentships will be funded for three years and include tuition
fees and a maintenance grant (£13,590 in 2010-2011). The successful
candidates will receive an additional £1,000 per year for research
related expenses, as well as office space and personal computing
facilities.

Applicants will have a Bachelors degree in Psychology or a related
discipline. Preference will be given to students with a Masters (or
equivalent) in research training relevant to the proposed research or a
first class undergraduate degree.

How to Apply:
Applicants for the studentships must be UK or EU citizens. You must
complete the University of Portsmouth Postgraduate Application Form and
provide two references. In addition, attach a copy of your CV, covering
letter and 2,000-4,000 word research proposal.Completed applications
must be sent to Frances Hayes, Tel: +44 (0)2392 846313, email:
frances.hayes at port.ac.uk 

Candidates should contact the potential supervisor to discuss the
research area to be proposed before submitting an application.
The deadline for applications is Friday 30th July 2010. Interviews will
be held in mid August 2010 for a start date of 4th October 2010. Further
details and the application form are at:
http://www.port.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/howtoapply/researchdegrees/documentsrequired/