Students

Graduate and undergraduate students considering joining our lab for academic research studies should consider the following paths as well as the preparatory requirements.

PhD students

1. Routes
   1. The Taiwan International Graduate Program Interdisciplinary Neuroscience (TIGP-INS; https://npas.programs.sinica.edu.tw/ins/).
      1. This is the preferred route.
      2. This is a joint program between National Taiwan University (NTU) and Academia Sinica (AS).
      3. Advisorship is joint between Josh and a Research Scientist at AS.
      4. Students should check out the program application and terms at the AS website for the program.
      5. This program comes with some stipend from AS.
      6. This program primarily uses English as a medium of instruction (EMI).
      7. This program is open to both Taiwanese and Internationals.
   2. The NTU Psychology department (http://www.psy.ntu.edu.tw/index.php/eng)
      1. This is via Josh’s joint appointment at the Psychology Dept.
      2. The primary advisorship will be under Psychology faculty with co-mentorship with Josh.
   3. The NTU College of Medicine Program in Translational Medicine (https://www.mc.ntu.edu.tw/ntutrans/Index.action)
      1. This is via Josh’s joint appointment in the program.
2. Recommended prep
   1. Have one or two publications in the domain of cognitive neurosciences.
   2. Evidence of good English research paper writing skills.
   3. Adept at Matlab, R, Python
   4. Adept at fMRI experimental design & analysis
   5. Adept at a broad range of data analysis
   6. Experience in human brain imaging, cognitive computerized experiment, and neuropsychological testing data acquisition
   7. A clear research question that is informed and relevant to the lab specific research domains
      1. Lifespan neurocognitive changes
      2. Information mechanics in the brain
      3. Cognitive aging intervention
3. Expected requirement for graduation
   1. One or two publications in reputable international cognitive neuroscience journals.
   2. At least 4 years of time commitment.

 

Master’s students

1. Routes
   1. The Graduate Institute of Brain and Mind Sciences (GIBMS; http://gibms.mc.ntu.edu.tw/)
      1. This is Josh’s primary appointment and this is the preferred route.
      2. There are separate applications for Taiwanese and Internationals.
   2. The NTU International College Program in Smart Medicine and Health Informatics (https://smartmhi.ntu.edu.tw/)
      1. This will be via Josh’s joint appointment in the program.
      2. This is a program that uses EMI.
2. Recommended prep
   1. Concrete evidence of good English writing skills – reading and writing is a critical part of scientific reporting and you will need to prove adequate competence
      1. E.g. NTU courses: … .
   2. Adept at either Matlab, R, Python.
   3. Background or training in psychological experiments & data analysis (fMRI/EEG background is a big plus).
      1. Psychology modules Psy2003 Psychological Testing, Psy2004 Psychological Testing Practicum, Psy2001/2 Psychological Experiments.
   4. A research interest in the lab specific research domains
      1. Lifespan neurocognitive changes
      2. Information mechanics in the brain
      3. Cognitive aging intervention
3. Expected requirement for graduation
   1. One manuscript ready for journal submission in reputable international cognitive neuroscience journals.
   2. At least 2 years of time commitment (2.5 years is typical).
   3. Work focus is on your own project plus collaboration with other labmates and lab main project.

Undergraduate interns

1. Routes
   1. The GIBMS NTU undergraduate research courses (see NTU course registration website for GIBMS 7113, GIBMS 7118).
   2. The NTU Psychology Dept. undergraduate research course (search for NTU Psychology courses for details).
2. Recommended prep
   1. Experience with either Matlab, R, Python.
   2. A research interest in the lab specific research domains
      1. Lifespan neurocognitive changes
      2. Information mechanics in the brain
      3. Cognitive aging intervention
3. Expected requirement for course grade
   1. Clear participation in lab tasks including,
      1. MRI data collection
      2. Behavioral data collection
      3. Data analysis
   2. Completion of assigned project milestone.