The Computational Cognitive Neuroimaging Group at the University of Birmingham, UK, is seeking two enthusiastic PhD candidates with strong analytical and quantitative abilities for the projects: 1. Robust audiovisual speech recognition in man and machine https://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=87556 2. Who does what to whom - Syntactic parsing in man and machine https://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=87595 Applicants should have a background in computer science, neuroscience, computational linguistics, psychology, physics or related areas. Prior experience in statistical analysis and/or machine learning would be an advantage. The PhD positions are open to UK and EU nationals. A full 4 year studentship award comprises of an annual stipend at £14,553 for 2017/18 (pro rota for part-time) and full payment of tuition fees at UK/EU level of £4,195 in 2017/18. Application deadline 28th July 2017. For further information, please see http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgr/epsrc-studentships/index.aspx, links above or email Prof Uta Noppeney (U.Noppeney@bham.ac.uk)