Dr. Eliane Deschrijver

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Eliane Deschrijver is an ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher and Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney in the School of Psychology. She previously held a postdoctoral scholar position at the University of New South Wales and completed her PhD at Ghent University. Deschrijver has extensive training in brain imaging techniques, including EEG and fMRI, and behavioral measures. Her research combines social psychological, theoretical, and philosophical approaches. Throughout her career, she has secured over $1,300,000 in competitive research funding, leading to the publication of 25 scientific papers. Her work has gained both national and international recognition, earning awards from the American Psychological Association and the European Society for Cognitive Psychology, among others. Deschrijver actively engages in science communication and has been involved with TEDx events. Her research interests include social neuroscience, experimental psychology, and philosophy of mind. She focuses on neural processes related to social cognition, particularly in contexts of disagreement and social difference. Eliane is an advocate for early career researchers, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Lectures and conducts research in psychology focusing on social neuroscience and experimental psychology.

Awards

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George Miller Award

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Early Career Publication Award

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Postdoc Award

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Research Paper Award

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Margot Prior Early Career Researcher Award

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Social Cognition Paper Award

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Marie Sklodowska-Curie ‘Seal of Excellence’

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.