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May 21, 2009
A Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship (MQRES) is available in the Department of Psychology for a PhD investigating “Speed illusions caused by variations of object contrast” in association with an Australian Research Council-funded research project. The successful candidate will join a research team investigating the visual processing of motion information using psychophysical techniques in the beautiful city of Sydney, Australia.Eligibility
- MQRES scholarships are available to domestic or international students.
- Candidates should have (or be about to attain) research qualifications equivalent to an Australian undergraduate degree with first class honours in Experimental Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, or a similar discipline. Applications will also be considered from a discipline such as Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or similar if the applicant has a strong interest in the scientific study of human visual perception. Those with experience in psychophysical methodology and computer programming are particularly encouraged to apply.
The scholarship pays a living allowance, currently $20,427 per annum, tax exempt (2009), and the tenure is a maximum 3.5 years full time, subject to satisfactory progress. Tuition fees will be funded for the scholarship tenure. Additional support for projects and travel will be available from the Faculty/Department.
For further information and discussion regarding the project, applicants are encouraged to contact the supervisor, Dr Kevin Brooks; email kevin.brooks-at-mq.edu.au .
Application
Application forms and MQRES award conditions are available from the Higher Degree Research Office: telephone +61-2- 9850 7987, e-mail: hdrschol@vc.mq.edu.au, or from our website:
www.research.mq.edu.au/students/scholarships/pages/HSCI_PSY.
Applications should be forwarded to:
The Scholarship Officer
The Research Hub
Level 3, C5C East
Macquarie University NSW 2109
Australia
Deadline:
Closing Date: 30 June 2009
Source : www.research.mq.edu.au/students/scholarships/pages/HSCI_PSY.
