Psychology and Cognitive Science -Cracking the orthographic code:early perceptual processes in reading

Psychology and Cognitive Science -Cracking the orthographic code:early perceptual processes in reading

Scholarship Description

A full-time PhD Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship (MQRES) is available in the Dept of Psychology and Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Science (MACCS) associated with successful ARC Discovery Project DP110100294. A strong experimental background to explore issues in early visual processes involved in reading is preferred. Methods include behavioural experiments using the masked priming procedure and reaction-time methodology. Access is available to excellent research facilities including MEG, EEG, eye-tracking, and expertise in computational linguistics. Prospective applicants should, in the first instance, contact at sachiko.kinoshita@mq.edu.au or phone: (02) 9850 8004. Prospective applicants should in the first instance contact the principal supervisor Sachiko Kinoshita. Please quote the allocation reference number 2011124 on your application form after referring to: http://www.hdr.mq.edu.au/information_about/scholarships for more information.

Reference Number:	5290
Study Subject:	Early perceptual processes in reading: cracking the orthographic code
Web Address:	http://www.hdr.mq.edu.au/information_about/applications
Provided By:	Macquarie University
To be undertaken at:	Macquarie University.
Level:	Post Graduate

Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications until February 28, 2011.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD22860 (per annum). This award is to be used for research, living expenses and fees. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 and a half years.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: BEHAVIOURAL AND COGNITIVE SCIENCES, Cognitive science or Psychology.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent. Only citizens of Australia or New Zealand or AUS permanent resident can apply.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Main Contact Sachiko Kinoshita (Associate Professor, Psychology) Associate, Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Science Phone: +61 2 9850 8004 Fax: +61 2 9850 6059 Email: sachiko.kinoshita@mq.edu.au Address: Macquarie University North Ryde NSW, Australia 2109 source:

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