PhD Studentship in Computational Cognitive Neuroscience

Updated: 4 days ago
Location: Dublin Bar, LEINSTER
Job Type: Contract
Deadline: 05 Feb 2026

Post Summary: The purpose of this role is to undertake a PhD investigating “Cross-species mechanisms of evidence accumulation along prefrontal cortical gradients” in the laboratories of Dr. Seán Froudist-Walsh (50%) and Prof. Konstantinos Tsetsos (50%).

Salary: An annual PhD studentship of €25,000 (tax-free), with University tuition fees covereds

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit:

1. A full Curriculum Vitae, including the names and contact details of two referees

2. A short cover letter (max. 2 pages) describing:

• Research interests

• Relevant experience

• Motivation for applying to this project

 With the title: [Comp Cog Neuro PhD Application] To: Dr. Seán Froudist Walsh and Prof. Konstantinos Tsetsos Email Addresses: sfroudis@tcd.ie; TSETSOSK@tcd.ie; 

Contact

For informal inquiries, please contact Dr. Seán Froudist Walsh sfroudis@tcd.ie, and Prof. Konstantinos Tsetsos TSETSOSK@tcd.ie

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work–life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.



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