The Junior Research Group is affiliated with the Biomagnetic Center Jena. Biomagnetism has a long-standing tradition in Jena and the center consists of a young, interdisciplinary and international research team and a new head of department (Prof. S. Debener). The Biomag Center comprises several labs, including a new 306/128-channel whole-head MEG/EEG system (Neuromag). Areas of research are multisensory processing, somatosensory and pain research, cortical re-organization after cochlear implantation, neurocognition of temporal attention, and EEG-fMRI integration.

For further enquiries, please contact Conny Kranczioch. International applications are welcome. Please send your application (application letter, CV, contact information for two references) to: cornelia.kranczioch@med.uni-jena.de

Closing date is March 31, 2009.

Our lab is based at the Department of Neuroscience and Stockholm Brain Institute, a centre of excellence for cognitive and computational neuroscience (www.stockholmbrain.se). This offers an outstanding scientific environment with access to a number of methodological platforms. The Karolinska, which is one of Europe’s top medical universities, has many foreign students and professors, and English is spoken at all lectures and seminars.

For more information about our research visit

www.neuro.ki.se/ehrsson/

Qualifications: The candidate must have a master degree in psychology, neuroscience, medicine or engineering, with a strong and documented interest in cognitive neuroscience. We are looking for a highly motivated and talented individual that can actively contribute with own ideas and proposals. Proficiency in oral and written English is necessary, as are good social skills.

We have funding for 4 years including salary, all costs for running experiments, and travel costs for conferences. Starting salary is 20500 SEK/month.

Deadline for application: April 6 2009

For details about the application procedure visit:

http://jobb.ki.se/external/ad/showAd.asp?adId=2434

Henrik Ehrsson, M.D., Ph.D.
Department of Neuroscience and Stockholm Brain Institute
Karolinska Institutet
Retzius väg 8
SE-171 77 Stockholm
Sweden

Phone: +46 (8) 524 87 231
http://www.neuro.ki.se/ehrsson/

Each year the University offers a number of full-time MPhil/PhD scholarships in which fees are paid and a stipend is provided in return for 150 hours teaching or equivalent work over three years. In some cases there may also be fees-only part-time studentships.

Research subject areas:

• Mphil or PhD in Arts and Humanities
• Mphil or PhD in Business and Management
• Mphil or PhD in Social and Applied Sciences
• Mphil or PhD in Education
• Mphil or PhD in Health and Social Care

Details of research specialisms and supervision along with our Research Degree Prospectus can be found at:

http://www.canterbury.ac.uk/Research/Home.aspx

Canterbury Christ Church University offers funded studentships of £11,250 p.a. with free tuition. Part-time studentships will provide free tuition only.

Applying for an MPhil/PhD scholarships

In order to apply for an MPhil or PhD scholarship you need to provide three things:

• A completed application form
• Two academic references which speak authoritatively about your potential as a researcher at this level
• A 1500 word Research Proposal

You can download guidance notes below containing information on the application process, and how to structure your research proposal:

http://www.canterbury.ac.uk/research/Guidelines%20for%20the%20award%20of%20MPhil.doc

You can also download the application form here:

http://www.canterbury.ac.uk/research/SSApplicationForm%2008-09.doc

the referee report form below:

http://www.canterbury.ac.uk/research/forms/RefereesReport.doc

the conditions relating to the award, and the Research prospectus:

http://www.canterbury.ac.uk/research/2008%20ResearchProspectus.pdf

Contact the Graduate School Secretary for further information, or to request a hardcopy application pack in the post.

The closing date for applications is 15th April 2009.

Start date: 1st October 2009.

MPhil and PhD Subject Areas by Faculty

Faculty of Arts and Humanities
The MPhil/PhD is offered in the following subject areas:

• American Studies
• Applied Linguistics
• English Literature
• History
• Media & Cultural Studies
• Music
• Sociology
• Theology & Religious Studies

Faculty of Business and Management
MPhil/PhD research in Business and Management takes place in the Business School. Whilst it is possible to undertake research in all topic areas, the Business School maintains a particular focus on the management of the Public Sector. All initial enquiries should be to the Business School Administrative Assistant, on 01227 782389.

Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences
The MPhil/PhD is offered in the following subject areas:

• Biology
• Computing
• Ecology
• Geography
• Psychology
• Sport Science
• Tourism Studies

Faculty of Education
The University has a national and international reputation for teacher education. MPhil/PhD research in Education is primarily located within the Department of Educational Research although there is supervisory expertise across all Departments and Centres within the Faculty. The Faculty attracts high quality, international and national research students who have research interests within the broad field of Education including: Mathematics Education, Comparative studies in Inclusion/Exclusion, Diversity and Participation, Childhood, Life long learning, and Innovations in Learning, Leadership and the Curriculum. Enquiries should be directed to Professor Tony Booth, tony.booth@canterbury.ac.uk.

Faculty of Health and Social Care
The MPhil/PhD is offered in the following subject areas:

• Allied Health Professions
• Health Education
• Imaging Science
• Nursing & Midwifery Studies
• Paramedical Studies
• Radiography and Social Work

MPhil/PhD research in Health and Social Care takes place in all the Departments in the Faculty of Health and Social Care (Adult Nursing Studies, Allied Health Professions, Health and Social Welfare Studies, Midwifery and Child Health Studies and Mental Health and Learning Disabilities); it is co-ordinated by the Director of Research and Development, Professor Susan Holmes who is the initial point of contact (susan.holmes@canterbury.ac.uk).

For further information and details contact:
The Graduate School Secretary
The Graduate School Canterbury Christ Church University
North Holmes Road
Canterbury
Kent CT1 1QU
Telephone: (01227) 782701
e-mail: helen.potter@canterbury.ac.uk

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with a background in Psychology, Engineering or Human Factors with an interest in carrying out behavioural studies. The collaboration with Jaguar Cars creates an exciting opportunity for the student to contribute to cutting-edge research with a practical application.

Eligibility
This studentship is a Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Award, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (www.epsrc.ac.uk) and Jaguar (www.jaguar.com).

The award is part of a national initiative to bring outstanding students from India, Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Russia, South Africa and the developing world to the UK to study for PhD degrees in top-rated research environments.  The eligible countries are those listed in Part 1 on the OECD website www.oecd.org/dataoecd/35/9/2488552.pdf
Background to the Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards Scheme can also be found at www.rcuk.ac.uk/hodgkin/

Minimum academic requirements
A very good first degree (equivalent to a UK first class honours degree) from a prestigious institution (a lower rated BSc with a Masters will not normally be accepted as the equivalent of a UK first class honours degree).  Candidates must also meet the University’s English language requirements.

Value
A maintenance grant (currently £12,940 p.a tax free) for a maximum of 3 years, plus full overseas rate fees and a Research Training Support Grant.

How to apply
The application form and guidance notes are available from www.leeds.ac.uk/rds/schol/dhpa-forms.html
Closing date: 30th January 2009 (studies to commence by March 2009)

Further information

For an informal discussion of the project area please contact
Dr Samantha Jamson
Email: s.l.jamson@its.leeds.ac.uk
Tel: + 44 (0)113 343 6606
Fax: +44 (0)113 343 5334
Details are also available from the ITS website   www.its.leeds.ac.uk/restrain