Dr. Gaia Scerif

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Biography

Gaia Scerif is a Professor of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience at the Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford. She completed her BSc in Psychology at the University of St. Andrews and earned her PhD from the Institute of Child Health at University College London, where she was supervised by prominent psychologists. Her career includes a notable tenure as a lecturer at the School of Psychology, University of Nottingham, before moving to Oxford in 2006. Her research primarily focuses on the development of attentional control and its neural correlates, as well as the outcomes of emerging cognitive abilities. Understanding how attentional differences manifest is crucial for learning and behavior in everyday situations, especially within educational contexts. Her work seeks to unravel the complexities of attentional control in both typical and neurodivergent populations, investigating genetic and mixed aetiology conditions. Throughout her research, she emphasizes the importance of collaboration with families and individuals affected by these developmental conditions.

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Professor

2006-10-01 — Present

University of Oxford • Oxford, UK

Professor of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience at the Department of Experimental Psychology.

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.