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Patric Bach

10 months ago

PhD in Neurocognitive Mechanisms of Altercentric Perception and Visual Perspective Taking (EEG/fMRI, Spatial/Social Cognition) University of Aberdeen in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Psychology

Funding

This is a fully-funded 4-year PhD position through the EastBio competition. Funding covers tuition fees and provides a stipend for living expenses. No specific stipend amount is mentioned.

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Expired

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United Kingdom

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University of Aberdeen

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Keywords

Psychology
Cognitive Science
Social Cognition
Spatial Cognition
Eeg
Fmri
- Neuroscience

About this position

The Action Prediction Lab, led by Professor Patric Bach at the University of Aberdeen, is offering a fully-funded 4-year PhD position focused on the neurocognitive mechanisms of altercentric perception and visual perspective taking. This opportunity is part of the EastBio competition and is based in the School of Psychology at the University of Aberdeen, UK, with collaborative supervision from Rama Chakravarthi (University of Aberdeen) and Moritz Wurm (CIMeC, Italy).

The research project will utilize advanced neuroimaging techniques, including EEG and fMRI, to investigate spatial and social cognition, specifically how individuals perceive and take the perspective of others. The lab is renowned for its work in action prediction and cognitive neuroscience, providing a stimulating environment for students interested in cutting-edge research on perception and cognition.

Applicants should have a strong academic background in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, or related disciplines. Experience with EEG and/or fMRI is desirable, and candidates should demonstrate excellent analytical and communication skills. The position is fully funded, covering tuition fees and providing a stipend for living expenses, though the exact amount is not specified.

The application deadline is December 15, 2025. Interested candidates should review the project details via the provided link and apply through the EastBio competition portal. For further information, applicants are encouraged to contact the supervisors directly. This is an excellent opportunity for students passionate about neurocognitive research, spatial and social cognition, and interdisciplinary collaboration across institutions in the UK and Italy.

Funding details

This is a fully-funded 4-year PhD position through the EastBio competition. Funding covers tuition fees and provides a stipend for living expenses. No specific stipend amount is mentioned.

What's required

Applicants should have a strong academic background in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, or a related field. Experience with EEG and/or fMRI is desirable. Candidates should possess excellent analytical and communication skills. A relevant undergraduate or master's degree is required. No specific GPA or language test requirements are mentioned.

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Behavioral Neuroscience

Neuropsychology

Embodied Cognition

Social Cognition

Motor Imagery