[Eeglablist] Recruiting 1-2 PhD Students for the Language, Aging, and Knowledge Electrophysiology Lab at UNLV

[Melissa Troyer]

Dear colleagues,



I’m just starting my cognitive electrophysiology lab (the Language, Aging,
and Knowledge Electrophysiology Lab—LAKELab
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using EEG and behavioral methods to study the processes involved in the
mind and brain during real-time language comprehension. PhD students will
receive training in theory and best practices in collecting EEG/ERP data,
training in basic and advanced data analysis techniques, and mentorship and
guidance on developing projects relating to the lab's research. Current
focuses include investigating relationships between domain knowledge,
prediction, and memory processes using EEG/ERPs. We will soon begin
projects investigating how knowledge impacts language comprehension
processes across the adult lifespan.



I am recruiting 1-2 PhD students to join the lab in Fall 2025. We are a
part of the vibrant Psychology <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.unlv.edu/psychology__;!!Mih3wA!AkHMmwkXHElUC8m_JXEE0jygFYG2nkJC8KuMP1z25IHOzeecJxMUvjk65ISEaY1k2LvV3kjDMENzNNKcCTkuNZEbRzXq7A$ > department
at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. I am also a faculty member in
our neuroscience program. Students would therefore have the option of doing
a Ph.D. in Psychological and Brain Sciences
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.unlv.edu/psychology/graduateprograms/phd-psychological__;!!Mih3wA!AkHMmwkXHElUC8m_JXEE0jygFYG2nkJC8KuMP1z25IHOzeecJxMUvjk65ISEaY1k2LvV3kjDMENzNNKcCTkuNZEUFBOFpg$ > or
through the Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.unlv.edu/degree/phd-neuroscience__;!!Mih3wA!AkHMmwkXHElUC8m_JXEE0jygFYG2nkJC8KuMP1z25IHOzeecJxMUvjk65ISEaY1k2LvV3kjDMENzNNKcCTkuNZHZDMnAhA$ >, depending on the path that
would work best for them (with primary differences relating to coursework
and milestones of the program rather than differences in research content).
Accepted PhD students receive guaranteed funding through research
assistantships,
teaching assistantships, and/or teaching as instructor of record. Accepted
students will also receive mentorship on applying for funding and will be
encouraged to apply for national and university-level fellowships. Applications
may be submitted through the UNLV Graduate College
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.unlv.edu/graduatecollege/futurestudents__;!!Mih3wA!AkHMmwkXHElUC8m_JXEE0jygFYG2nkJC8KuMP1z25IHOzeecJxMUvjk65ISEaY1k2LvV3kjDMENzNNKcCTkuNZE1iVRWuA$ >. *The deadline for
applications is Dec. 1.*



I would love if you would share this information with interested students.
Prospective students are welcome to send me an email with questions about
applying (melissa.troyer at unlv.edu) and take a look at the lab's website
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://sites.google.com/view/melissatroyer/home__;!!Mih3wA!AkHMmwkXHElUC8m_JXEE0jygFYG2nkJC8KuMP1z25IHOzeecJxMUvjk65ISEaY1k2LvV3kjDMENzNNKcCTkuNZFJPPP51g$ > (including a page for
prospective students
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://sites.google.com/view/melissatroyer/home/prospective-students_1__;!!Mih3wA!AkHMmwkXHElUC8m_JXEE0jygFYG2nkJC8KuMP1z25IHOzeecJxMUvjk65ISEaY1k2LvV3kjDMENzNNKcCTkuNZGrU3PuHg$ >).



Best,



Melissa Troyer
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Melissa Troyer, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Cognitive Development
Director, LAKE Lab <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://sites.google.com/view/melissatroyer/home__;!!Mih3wA!AkHMmwkXHElUC8m_JXEE0jygFYG2nkJC8KuMP1z25IHOzeecJxMUvjk65ISEaY1k2LvV3kjDMENzNNKcCTkuNZFJPPP51g$ >
Department of Psychology
University of Nevada, Las Vegas