23.2783, Support: General Linguistics: PhD Student, University of Nottingham, China

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Subject: 23.2783, Support: General Linguistics: PhD Student, University of Nottingham, China

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Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:04:51
From: Derek Irwin [derek.irwin at nottingham.edu.cn]
Subject: General Linguistics: PhD Student, University of Nottingham, China

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 Institution/Organization: University of Nottingham 
Department: English and Engineering 
Web Address: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/english/index.aspx 

Level: PhD 

Duties: Research,Project Work

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 

Description:

PhD Project - Linguistic theory and neuronal computation

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Nottingham UK and the Division of 
English at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China have an exciting opportunity 
for an inter-disciplinary, international PhD fellowship in Biology and Linguistics.  

The successful applicant will work with Dr Noah Russell in the Neurophotonics Lab 
(NPL) in the Institute of Biophysics, Imaging and Optical Science (IBIOS), and 
with Dr Derek Irwin at the Centre for Research in Applied Linguistics China 
(CRALC), bringing together theoretical linguistics and experimental neuroscience 
research from across both the Divisions, allowing interdisciplinary work of the 
highest standard. The Neurophotonics Lab is developing technology to study 
fundamental aspects of information processing in the brain. To achieve this, we 
are developing a system in which a small network of cultured neurons will be able 
to continuously exchange information with a virtual environment programmed on a 
computer; such a construct is analogous to how a real organism interacts with its 
environment. This project involves the application of theoretical linguistics to 
analyse the semantic structure of levels of abstraction within this experimental 
system. This analysis will then be used to inform the mathematical design of 
experimental protocols. 

The PhD fellowship will be 3 years in length and is expected to start in October 
2012. The scholarship will cover full tuition fees at each institution, living costs 
and an allowance for travel between campuses. The recipient will be required to 
spend initial time at the University of Nottingham UK, followed by time at the 
University of Nottingham Ningbo CRALC. Completion of the project will be 
conducted in Nottingham UK.

Applicants must have a first class Master's degree in Theoretical Linguistics, with 
evidence of research training. Some knowledge of Neuroscienceand Mathematics 
is also desirable. Applicants whose first language is not English must have an 
IELTS average of 7 or equivalent English language qualification. 

All enquiries may be sent to Dr. Noah Russell <noah.russell at nottingham.ac.uk>, 
or Dr. Derek Irwin <derek.irwin nottingham.edu.cn>.  
For more information about the schools involved, visit our UK and China websites: 
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering/index.aspx
http://www.nottingham.edu.cn/en/english/index.aspx 
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/english/index.aspx 

Application Deadline: 10-Jul-2012 

Mailing Address for Applications:
	Attn: Dr. Derek Irwin 
	199 Taikang Rd. E 
	Ningbo Zhejiang 315100 
	China 

Contact Information: 
	Dr. Derek Irwin 
	derek.irwin at nottingham.edu.cn  

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