• Social factors play a key role in determining what and how much people eat, but relatively little is known about the “who,” “what,” “when,” and “why” of social influences on food intake. In this project, we will address questions such as: why do people eat more when eating in groups than when eating alone, and under what circumstances do people use (or not use) social cues to determine how much to eat? Developing a better understanding of how social factors influence people’s food intake is a crucial part of improving people’s eating habits and improving their overall health and well-being.
• The UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship Scheme is part of the University’s dedication to harnessing cutting-edge research to solve complex problems and improve the lives of people in local and global communities.
• Psychology at UNSW is the leading school in Australia for Psychology, according to the 2018 QS World University Rankings and the recently released national Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT). Scientia Scholarships provide a $41,000 stipend, tuition fees for 4 years, plus up to $10,000 per year for career development and fostering international collaborations.

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student who has a background in psychology, social work, counselling, neuroscience, mental health and related fields will be considered.

Although, experience in working with preterm infants or individuals with intellectual disability, and working in a PC2 level laboratory is desirable, it is not essential and appropriate training and supervision will be provided to the successful candidates. This doctoral training will be an ideal opportunity for both domestic and international medical and non-medical graduates who are planning an academic and/or clinical research career.

• Provide leadership in a relevant area of expertise, for example, neuroimaging, signal processing of neuroimaging data, cortical processing of speech signals, psychophysics, language development
• Obtain funding for research that is consistent with the strategic goals of the Bionics Institute from a range of sources such as government, philanthropic, and commercial entities

• Prepare progress reports, scientific manuscripts for publication, and seminars on the research and translational activities
• Supervise students and research staff in appropriate translational hearing projects
• Support existing collaborations and develop new linkages with industry and clinical partners