The neurological mechanisms behind the treatment of the accent in natural conversations: visions of brain fluctuations and functional nervous imaging

Professor cloud Terry

Applications are invited to a fully funded doctorate for a period of three years at the Faculty of Psychology and Sports Science, Bangour University. The course covers the full cost of the study fees for doctoral students, as well as salary and movement allowance. The course can start between January and May 2026, with a preferred start in February 2026.

Note: The final amounts will be confirmed according to the rules of Marie Skłodowska-Curie, UK correction laboratories, and UK’s recruitment regulations.

Project summary

Accessories affect understanding, cognitive effort and social rulings, however the neurological mechanisms of adapting a tone in Realistic life talks It remains incomprehensible. Use EEG and FNIRSThis project will be achieved on how to adapt listeners with speakers to foreigners and how Social positions Nervous treatment modification.

This course is part of PhD network funded by the European UnionMulti -specialized consortium of 13 laboratories and 24 partners across Europe, Canada and the United States. The successful candidate will benefit from International training schools, workshops and conferencesIt will be completed Two escalators abroad With partner organizations.

Basic skills

• The first or upper degree in the first university stage in psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, or relevant subject.
• Written English communication and excellent pronunciation.
• Strong attention to the perception of speech and social awareness.

Desired skills

• Master’s degree or equivalent.
• Experience with EEG, FNIRS, or behavioral experiences.
• Programming and data analysis skills (for example, Matlab, Python, R).

Finance: This position is funded by the doctoral network at Marie Skłodowska-Curie, funded by the European Union (MSCA-DTN).

• Total salary: about 55,000 pounds annually
• Mobility allowance: about 6000 pounds annually
• Family allowance (if possible): about 5500 pounds annually

In addition to the contributions of research, training and communication in line with the bases of the doctoral network in Mary SKłODOWOWSKA-Curie.

Residence requirements

Applicants They should not reside or carry out their main activity (work, study, etc.) in the United Kingdom for more than 12 months in 36 months before employment And it should not actually hold a doctorate.

How to apply

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