Connectionists: PhD position the City, University of London

[Nareg Khachatoorian]

*We are searching for a PhD candidate to work on a project entitled “The
neurodevelopmental model of early-onset schizophrenia: a longitudinal MRI
and fMRI study” with **Dr Danai Dima*
<http://www.city.ac.uk/people/academics/danai-dima>* at City, University of
London.*

Early-onset schizophrenia (EOS) represents a more severe and rare variant
of adult-onset schizophrenia, with onset before 18 years old. In recent
year, the ‘neurodevelopmental’ model has been gaining support and posits
that the illness is the end stage of abnormal neurodevelopmental processes
that began years before. Identifying potentially predictive factors related
to a more favourable outcome can positively impact on long-term outcome,
especially in young patients. In order to test this we will be utilizing
longitudinal (5 year interval) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and
functional MRI (fMRI) already acquired from adolescents who were diagnosed
with EOS.

*What is offered:*

A doctoral studentship will provide:

• An annual bursary (£16,000 in 2017/18).

• A full tuition fee for UK and EU students. Applications are welcome from
overseas applicants but the applicant must make appropriate arrangements to
cover the difference between the overseas and UK tuition fee.

For part of your bursary, you will be required to engage in teaching
activities including preparation, marking and invigilation for up to 150
hours per academic year.


*Starting date: Late September 2017*

*Duration: 3 years*



*Person Specification:*

• Applicants must hold at least a 2.1 honours degree or merit level Masters
degree in a relevant subject (or international equivalent)

• Applicants whose first language is not English must have achieved at
least 6.5 in IELTS or a recognised equivalent.

• Applicants must not be currently registered as a doctoral student at
City, University of London or any other academic institution.



Additionally applicants should be able to:

·         Analyze and interpret imaging data with standard packages (e.g.
SPM, FSL)

·         Use computational softwares such as Matlab, R



*How to apply:*

At the first instance please email Dr Danai Dima (danai.dima at city.ac.uk)
with your CV and personal statement how you fit with the project (max 1
page).

Successful applicants will then be invited to apply formally through the
University.

http://www.city.ac.uk/courses/research-degrees/psychology#course-detail=3



*Applications will be accepted until midnight on the 21st of May.*


*Link to the advert:*

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxgi_qkp77KkR2N0TExRZUw3eHhrNGc3Vkh
5aXIzRU44RjZn/view?usp=sharing


*Contact: *danai.dima at city.ac.uk
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