PhD positions – Theoretical and applied Neuroscience

Deadline for applications: August 26, 2022

44 scholarships offered for admission to the National PhD programme in “THEORETICAL AND APPLIED NEUROSCIENCE”, 38th cycle . Academic Year 2022-2023, with headquarters at the School of Advanced Studies - International Doctoral School of the University of Camerino.

The program involves 24 Universities and Research Institutions that host PhD students in various domains of Neuroscience.

National PhD Programme in “Theoretical and Applied Neuroscience” usually lasts three years, and aims to contribute to the training of future generations in the neuroscience sector. By putting the best scientific and cultural resources of various universities and research centres into a system, we intend to promote an interdisciplinary and intersectoral approach to the study of neuroscience. National PhD Programme in “Theoretical and Applied Neuroscience” aims to provide PhD students with the scientific knowledge and methodologies necessary for the integrated study of neuroscience in areas ranging from the investigation of the mind-body-brain relationship to molecular neurobiology and cellular, computational, cognitive, preclinical, clinical, diagnostic, rehabilitative neuroscience up to the study of neurorobotic systems. PhD students will find themselves inserted in scientifically stimulating environments where, in addition to curricular teaching and research, they will deepen aspects relating to transversal training and the acquisition of “soft skills”.

Applications accepted from both citizens of the European Union and non-citizens, based on qualifications and examinations.

The Programme is divided into the following 4 curricula:

COGNITIVE AND BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE:

KEY WORDS: Memory; Learning; Emotions; Language; Neuropsychology; Neurophysiology; Neuroeconomics; Decision Making 

NEUROSCIENCE AND HUMANITIES:

KEY WORDS: Neuro-Philosophy; History of Neuroscience; Arts and Neuroscience; Neuro-Politics; Social Neuroscience

PRECLINICAL CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE

KEY WORDS: Psychiatry; Neurology; Neurorehabilitation and Treatment; Clinical Trials; NeuroPharmacology Neurophysiology; Neuromodulation; Brain Function; Affective Disorders; Neurological Disorders; Drug Development; Neurochemistry; Neurobiology; Genetics; Neurorehabilitation; Brain Stimulation; Wearable Robotics 

COMPUTATIONAL AND SYSTEM NEUROSCIENCE

KEY WORDS: Mathematical Models; Connectomics; Brain Dynamics; Brain Imaging; Brain architecture; Neuronal Networks; Machine Learning; Large-Scale; Data Analysis; Neurologically Inspired AI Systems; Artificial Neural Network

The program will begin on or before the date of 31 December 2022

For more information please click here. or contact phd.neuroscience@unicam.it

Required skills and expertise

Based on the documentation produced by the candidate, especially as regards the research proposal, the Admissions Committee will apply the criteria set forth in the European Framework for Research Careers, for profile R1 (First stage researchers), and specifically:

• Carry out research under supervision;
• Have the ambition to develop knowledge of research methodologies and discipline;
• Have demonstrated a good understanding of a field of study;
• Have demonstrated the ability to produce data under supervision;
• Be capable of critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas;
• Be able to explain the outcome of research (and value thereof) to research colleagues.

Admission criteria and pertaining weight: 

Scientific qualifications + oral exam 

Scientific qualifications: max 20 points 

Project proposal: max 20 points 

Admission to oral exam: Minimal score 30/40 

Oral exam: 60 points 

Total score: 100 points 

Admission: Minimum of 70 points

Scholarship Award

The current amount of the scholarship is € 16,243 yearly, before social security and health insurance contributions, to be paid by the recipient. Extra financial assistance will be provided for the research activities abroad.

Admission to the PhD Programme involves an exclusive and full-time commitment, and a commitment to the performance of all study and research activities within the relevant department, in accordance with the provisions of the Regulations on PhD Programmes, and the procedures established by the Academic Board. PhD students are required to submit to the Academic Board, at the end of each year, a report on the activity carried out, also for the purpose of renewing the scholarship, if they are scholarship holders. In the event of non-fulfilment of the obligations, after at least 6 months from the start of the activities, the Academic Board may decide to exclude the PhD student from the Programme, and from the benefit of the scholarship. Any exclusion shall take effect from the date of the decision of the Academic Board. As part of the educational activities provided by the Academic Board, PhD students may be engaged in internships with public or private entities outside the University. 

Please visit our website for all the details and click here to apply

For more information please contact phd.neuroscience@unicam.it