Fully funded PhD Positions in Representation and Processing of Spoken Language in Biological and Artificial Neural Networks, Netherlands

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: PhD research in computational psycholinguistics, cognitive neuroscience, language and computation in neural systems

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Hold or expect to hold a high-quality Research Master’s degree in cognitive science, neuroscience, computer science, psychology, linguistics, or a related field

  • Demonstrate experience in research, including several months of project-based work

  • Possess skills in scripting, data analysis, and/or computational modeling

  • Show strong interest in the computational basis of language in the brain

  • Be proficient in English (proof required for non-native speakers unless exempt)

  • Be able to start ideally by 1 September 2025 (latest by 1 November 2025)

Offered Benefits

• 4-year fully funded PhD position with a competitive salary

• Access to cutting-edge research infrastructure and technical support

• Research and travel/conference funding

• Training through the International Max Planck Research School for Language Sciences, including academic and professional development coursework

• Supervision by leading scientists: Dr. Andrea E. Martin and Prof. Antje Meyer

• Collaborative environment at the interface of Radboud University and the Donders Institute.

Application Process

Applicants must submit a single PDF file named YourFirstnameLastname.pdf via this  link on our application portal

• A personal statement (max. 500 words) explaining your motivation and fit for the project

• A CV with a list of publications (if any)

• Academic transcripts (in English; notarized versions not necessary at this stage)

• Contact details of three referees