Comparative investigation of the neural bases of vocal communication and language in humans, dogs and miniature pigs

Description of the research topic:

The aim of this PhD is to investigate, using comparative cognitive neuroscience, how biology and culture shaped the evolution of communication and language. In the framework of a Lendület grant (2017-2022) and an ERC Starting Grant (VOIMA, 2021-2026), the PhD candidate will work on distinguishing common mammalian traits and human-specific traits in the processing of vocal and linguistic signals, using behavioural and neuroimaging methods (fMRI, EEG, fNIRS) mainly on three species: humans, family dogs and family pigs.

Thesis supervisor: Attila Andics

Required language skills: English

How to Apply?

If you are interested apply here: [PhD] Doctoral School of Biology – Eötvös Loránd University (elte.hu)

For more information visite the following website: Doctoral School of Biology (elte.hu)

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