PhD Studentship: Unraveling Moral Injury in Eating Disorders in Young Adults
Investigate moral injury in eating disorders using fMRI, psychometrics, and qualitative methods.
Best for:Best for psychology or neuroscience graduates with an interest in eating disorders, neuroimaging, and clinical mental health research.
Overview
The University of Exeter's Department of Psychology is offering a four-year PhD studentship as part of the GW4 BioMed3 Doctoral Landscape Programme. The project investigates the role of moral injury in eating disorders among young adults through fMRI neuroimaging, psychometric assessments, and qualitative interviews. The successful candidate will work to identify distinct brain activation patterns associated with morally injurious experiences and develop a trauma-informed clinical framework. The position provides comprehensive training, mentorship, and full financial backing through an MRC-funded landscape award.
What you'll do
- Design and execute empirical studies examining moral injury and its relationship with eating disorders in young adults.
- Conduct neuroimaging data collection and analysis using fMRI protocols.
- Administer psychometric assessments and perform qualitative interviews with clinical populations.
- Analyze multimodal datasets combining quantitative neurocognitive measures and qualitative insights.
- Synthesize research findings to generate a moral injury-informed clinical framework for trauma-informed care.
- Disseminate research outcomes through peer-reviewed academic journals and scientific conferences.
Requirements
Degree required: BSc or MSc in Psychology, Biological Sciences, Computer Sciences, or a related discipline
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Background in psychology, neuroscience, or a related biomedical discipline
- Familiarity with quantitative research methodologies and statistical analysis
- Experience or strong interest in qualitative interviewing techniques
- Strong academic writing and communication skills
- Open to UK and International students
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-21
Applicants must review the available projects under the GW4 BioMed3 Doctoral Landscape Programme and submit their application through the designated university funding portal link. Ensure all required supporting documents are prepared and uploaded before the specified deadline.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Transcripts
- Reference letters
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