jeudi 8 juillet 2010

Fully funded PhD Studentships

Hiring Organization:
University of Portsmouth

Date Posted:
2010-07-06

Position Description:
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 any of our existing research strengths (see below link for full list) which include Evolutionary and Comparative Psychology. 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/

How to Apply:

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@port.ac.uk

Candidates should contact the potential supervisor to discuss the research area to be proposed before submitting an application.

Qualifications/Experience:
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.

Salary/funding:
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.

Application Deadline:
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.

Comments:
Applicants for the studentships must be UK or EU residents.

Contact Information:
Bridget Waller
King Henry 1st Street
Portsmouth PO4 0LL
United Kingdom

Telephone Number:
0044 2392846639

Fax Number:
0044 2392846300

Website:
http://www.port.ac.uk/departments/academic/psychology/postgraduateresearchstudies/academicstaffresearchinterests/

E-mail Address:
bridget.waller@port.ac.uk