HUMAN SCIENCES: Department of Linguistics HEARing CRC Scholarships (LING/HEARing)
Closing Date: 30 September 2009
Three full time domestic PhD scholarships are available in the Department of Linguistics, Macquarie University, in conjunction with the HEARing Co-operative Research Centre. The PhD projects are listed below.
Project 1: Human Brain Mapping of Tinnitus and its Remediation (LING/HEARing#1)
This project aims to assess the subjective changes in tinnitus throughout a tinnitus remediation program and correlate this with changes in cortical auditory activity measured objectively. It also aims to identify whether objective measurement can be used to tailor remediation programs to individuals. Suitable applicants would have a background in the measurement of evoked potentials.
Project 2: Research the barriers and facilitators to successful hearing rehabilitation for older adults (LING/HEARing#2)
The project will comprehensively examine the barriers and facilitators to successful hearing rehabilitation for adults with hearing impairment. Both quantitative and qualitative methodologies will be needed to address the project objectives. The outcomes of this project have major significance for improving rehabilitation services to adults with hearing impairment in Australia. This scholarship would be suitable to applicants from a range of academic backgrounds (e.g., audiology, speech pathology, psychology, linguistics, education) who have completed study that allows entry to a PhD (i.e., masters, honours qualifications). The specific project to be undertaken will be developed in collaboration with the research team.
Project 3: Central Auditory Disabilities in Children with Language Impairment (LING/HEARing#3)
The project aims to investigate and identify auditory processing abilities in children with language impairment (LI) that may be contributing to problems with language and learning. Suitable applicants would have a background in audiology, speech pathology, psychology or a related area.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Dr Catherine McMahon at Catherine.McMahon@ling.mq.edu.au or call 02 9850 8775.
These scholarships are available to domestic students. Applicants should have equivalent research qualifications to an Australian undergraduate degree with first class honours (such as a Masters degree with a substantial thesis component) in a relevant discipline (such as Cognitive Psychology, Behavioural Neuroscience). Candidates who have experience working with patient groups and/or neuroimaging are particularly encouraged to apply.
The scholarship pays a living allowance, currently $20,427 per annum, tax exempt (2009 rate), and the tenure is a maximum 3 years full time, subject to satisfactory progress. Additional support for projects and for national and international travel will also be available from the Centre/Faculty. Scholarship top-up funding may be available from the Department.
Application forms (see below) and MQRES award conditions are available from the Higher Degree Research Office: telephone +61-2- 9850 7987, e-mail: hdrschol@vc.mq.edu.au. Applicants for these scholarships should mark the project number(s) on the front of the application form, for example LING/HEARing#1.
Applications should be forwarded to:
The Scholarship Officer
The Research Hub
Level 3, C5C East
Macquarie University NSW 2109
AUSTRALIA
Source: http://research.mq.edu.au/students/scholarships/pages/hsci_linghearing_crc
