[Comp-neuro] PhD places @ Gatsby

PhD programme at the Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit

http://www.gatsby.ucl.ac.uk/teaching/phd/index.html
The deadline for all applications is 5pm 16th December 2012.

The Unit is looking for exceptional PhD candidates. Applicants should
have a strong analytical background, a keen interest in neuroscience and
/ or machine learning and a relevant first degree, for example in
Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Physics,
Psychology or Statistics. Students seeking to combine work in
neuroscience and machine learning are particularly encouraged to apply.

Competitive fully-funded studentships are available (to EU and overseas
students) and the Unit also welcomes students with pre-secured funding
or with other scholarship/studentship applications in progress. Although
you may be able to bring funding it is not part of our admissions
criteria.

1) Applicants are encouraged to apply directly to the Unit in the first
instance by forwarding, in PDF or plain text format where possible:

* their CV,

* a statement of research interests,

* transcript(s) for previous degrees:
http://www.gatsby.ucl.ac.uk/teaching/phd/transcripts.html

* and arranging for three academic referees to forward letters
of reference in this format

http://www.gatsby.ucl.ac.uk/teaching/phd/referee_form.html,

2) These should be sent to admissions@gatsby.ucl.ac.uk. General
enquiries should also be directed to this e-mail address. For further
details of research interests, please visit the Unit's
website

http://www.gatsby.ucl.ac.uk/research.html

Applications for 2013 entry (commencing in late September 2013) should
be received no later than 5pm 16th December 2012.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend interview in the week
commencing 11th March 2013.

Candidates offered a place on the Gatsby Unit programme will be required
to meet UCL standard admissions requirements. Details of these can be
found under 'Application and Entry' at:

http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate-study/

Please note there are English language proficiency requirements for
international applicants.
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