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PhD Neural Control Vocal Pitch

Period of funding:1.0 FTE, 4 years0.8 FTE, 5 years The overarching goal of this project is to characterize the influence of linguistic context, tonal language experience, and pitch sensitivity on neural control of pitch. To elucidate the influence of linguistic context on neural pitch control, the first aim is to investigate the neural processes (via electroencephalography, EEG) that underlie pitch monitoring in linguistic (language) versus non-linguistic (acoustics) contexts. To determine the role of tonal languages in linguistic and non-linguistic aspects of pitch control, the neural processes underlying these contexts will be assessed in both tonal and non-tonal language speakers. We are open to additional and/or complimentary ideas from the candidates that can potentially expand the project. The PhD candidate will be enrolled in the Graduate School for the Humanities and will be involved in the Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience Research School (BCN), embedded within the Center for Language and Cognition Groningen (CLCG). The project will be conducted within the Speech Lab Group, Speech Biosignal Processing Lab (), and Computational Linguistics Department. The experimental data collection will be via the mobile sound booth van “SPRAAKLAB” at the Faculty of Arts provides state-of-the-art speech (articulation) recording equipment, analysis tools, and a mobile laboratory. Candidates will also be expected to participate in public engagement events (including festivals such as Noorderzon, Lowlands, etc.). This project is primarily supervised by Dr. Defne Abur, who brings expertise in speech motor control and vocal pitch processing, and Dr. Frank Tsiwah, who brings expertise in neural processing of language and machine learning techniques for linguistics research. Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has established an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative university offering high-quality teaching and research. Its 36,000 students are encouraged to develop their own individual talents through challenging study- and career paths. The University of Groningen is an international centre of knowledge: It belongs to the best research universities in Europe and is allied with prestigious partner universities and networks worldwide. The Faculty of Arts is a large, dynamic faculty in the heart of the city of Groningen. It has more than 5000 students and 700 staff members, who are working at the frontiers of knowledge every day. The Faculty offers a wide range of degree programmes: 15 Bachelor’s programmes and over 35 Master's specializations. Our research, which is internationally widely acclaimed, covers Archaeology, Cultural Studies, History, International Relations, Language and Literary Studies, Art History, Linguistics, and Media and Journalism Studies. Specifications max. 38 hours per week max. €3539 per month Groningen University of Groningen Requirements - Master degree in one of the following or related field for the project: Psychology, Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Computational Linguistics. Candidates who are in the process of completing their Master's degree at a date between the deadline of this application and the start date are also encouraged to apply.- Coding experience (MATLAB or R).- Research experience in one of the fields above.- Proven track record of interest in speech and language processes.. Conditions of employment Fixed-term contract: 12 months. In accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, the University of Groningen offers you: - A salary of € 2,770 gross per month in the first year, up to a maximum of € 3,539 gross per month in the final year, based on a full-time position.- A holiday allowance of 8% gross annual income.- An 8.3% end-of-the-year allowance.- A temporary 1.0 FTE appointment for a specified period of four years. The candidate will first be appointed for twelve months. After six months, an assessment will take place of the candidate’s results and the progress of the PhD project, in order to decide whether employment will be continued. The PhD candidate is expected to conduct a total of 0.4 FTE teaching spread over the second, third and fourth year of their appointment.- Excellent work-life balance.- Willingness to move and reside in The Netherlands. The appointment is expected to start in November 2024, but there is flexibility regarding start date that can be discussed with the project supervisors. Please note that in the case of VISA applications, the candidate will need to account for 3 months prior to the start date.

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