19.3392, Support: Neurolinguistics/Cognitive Neurology: PhD Student, U Edinburgh

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Date: 05-Nov-2008
From: Antonella Sorace < antonella at ling.ed.ac.uk >
Subject: Neurolinguistics/Cognitive Neurology: PhD Student, University of Edinburgh, UK

 

	
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Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:50:58
From: Antonella Sorace [antonella at ling.ed.ac.uk]
Subject: Neurolinguistics/Cognitive Neurology: PhD Student, University of Edinburgh, UK

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Institution/Organization: University of Edinburgh 
Department: Psychology 
Web Address: http://www.ppls.ed.ac.uk/pg/Prospective.htm 

Level: PhD 

Duties: Research
 
Specialty Areas: Neurolinguistics 
Cognitive Neurology 

Description:

Scottish Motor Neuron Disease Association
PhD Studentship
The Nature of Speech Impairment in Mind

Applications are invited for a 3 year PhD studentship funded by the Scottish 
MND Association to explore how different motor, linguistic, cognitive and 
behavioural factors (such as dysarthria, apraxia of speech, phonological 
deficits as well as loss of initiation) contribute to speech production deficits 
observed in many MND patients.

The successful candidate will be working under the supervision of Dr.  
Thomas H. Bak (cognitive neurology) and co-supervision of Dr. Sharon 
Abrahams (clinical neuropsychology) and Prof. Bob Ladd (linguistics). The 
environment of the University of Edinburgh and the recently established Euan 
McDonald Centre for MND research provide cutting edge scientific research 
and interdisciplinary collaboration as well as a thoroughly designed 
educational programme.

Criteria
Candidates with linguistic, psychological, or medical degrees are encouraged 
to apply. A relevant MSc would be considered an advantage. The 
interdisciplinary character of the study requires the willingness to learn new 
theories, techniques and approaches.

The studentship will cover tuition fees at the Home/EU level plus an annual 
stipend for maintenance. Applicants must comply with the University of 
Edinburgh requirements for postgraduate study.

Application Procedure
1.	Complete a University of Edinburgh PhD application including all 
supporting documentation, a copy of your CV and a statement outlining why 
you are interested in the advertised studentship.   You should also include 
the fact that you are interested in the scholarship under section F of the 
application form.

Details of application process and links to forms are available online at the
application address listed below.

2.	When you have submitted your application to the University, email the 
School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences (PPLS) Postgraduate 
Office: pplspg at ed.ac.uk to inform them that you have done so and wish to be 
considered for the scholarship.

The project will begin in January 2009.

Further Information & Queries
Questions regarding regulations and admissions requirements should be 
addressed to the PPLS Postgraduate Secretary: Catherine.Keltie at ed.ac.uk
Informal enquiries re. the study are welcomed by Dr T. Bak: 
Thomas.Bak at ed.ac.uk 

Application Deadline: 15-Nov-2008 

Web Address for Applications: http://www.ppls.ed.ac.uk/pg/Prospective.htm 

Contact Information: 
	Dr Thomas Bak 
	Thomas.Bak at ed.ac.uk  





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