Fully Funded 3-year PhD Studentship in the School of Psychology and Sport Science
This fully funded PhD studentship at Bangor University explores the neural mechanisms underlying accent processing in naturalistic conversations, with a focus on brain oscillations and functional neuroimaging. The project aims to understand how listeners adapt to foreign-accented speakers and how social attitudes influence neural processing, using EEG and fNIRS methodologies. The research is part of the EU-funded HUM.AI.N-ACCENT Doctoral Network, an interdisciplinary consortium involving 13 labs and 24 partners across Europe, Canada, and the US. The successful candidate will benefit from international training schools, workshops, conferences, and two secondments abroad with partner organisations. The studentship covers full tuition fees, a gross salary of about £55,000 per annum, a mobility allowance of about £6,000 per annum, and a family allowance of about £5,500 per annum if applicable, along with additional research, training, and networking contributions. Applicants must have a first or upper-second class undergraduate degree in psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, or a related subject, excellent English communication skills, and a strong interest in speech perception and social cognition. Desirable qualifications include a Master’s degree, experience with EEG, fNIRS, or behavioural experiments, and programming/data-analysis skills. Candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity in the UK for more than 12 months in the 36 months prior to recruitment and must not already hold a doctoral degree. The position is based in the School of Psychology and Sport Science at Bangor University, with a preferred start date in February 2026 and flexibility to commence between January and May 2026. To apply, candidates should click the 'Apply' button to access the application portal and follow the provided instructions.
