Individual differences in learning and transfer

University of Geneva , 1 or 2 semesters
Humans have an exceptional ability to learn and adapt; yet, wide variations in learning ability are well documented across the population.
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Individual differences in learning and transfer
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The goal of this project is to account for inter-individual differences in the ability to learn and to successfully transfer learning with the longer-term aim of addressing how training can be individualized for optimal results. The proposed work combines large-scale behavioral assessment through Internet studies with in-lab experiments employing measurement of eye movements and physiological variables.

The project will include the analysis of both behavioral and physiological data. Therefore, the successful applicant should have good knowledge of statistics and show a strong motivation for learning data analysis. Programming skills or prior experience with data analysis will be considered a plus.

  • Number of places available: 1 per semester.

Prerequisites

  • High level undergraduate student.
  • Minimum GPA 3.4
  • Good knowledge of statistics and show a strong motivation for learning data analysis.

Faculty Department

The department of psychology of the University of Geneva is situated close to downtown Geneva. It is located in a splendid building that hosts lecture halls, library, offices, labs, and a cafeteria. The department accepts about 200 students per year and has Masters Programs in clinical, developmental, affective, social, and cognitive psychology. All classes are taught in French, but the lab language is English.