Eligibility

**IMPORTANT**: Please only reach out if if you have current or previous experience working in sleep research.

Our Groups Focus Areas

Our group is all about exploring the fascinating intersection of sleep and work . We run projects on everything from the health impacts of being on-call, to how disrupted sleep affects performance, and even how napping on shift can help. We’re also creating AI-powered digital tools and tailored workplace resources to support better sleep health. One of our fun focus areas is understanding why people delay bedtime—and how we can help change that. While we cover a range of exciting topics, our core research is grounded in sleep and work, and we're especially keen to connect with people who have a background in sleep research. If that sounds like you, reach out—we’d love to chat!

Eligibility Requirements

·      Completed a Bachelor Degree with Honours I or IIA, a Master’s Degree, or an equivalent qualification, in a relevant field (public health, psychology, sport and exercise science, etc.).

·      Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident of Australia, or an international student (tuition fees for international students will be waived).

·      Approved for admission to a Doctor of Philosophy program at CQUniversity.

·      Able to enrol full-time as an internal candidate at CQUniversity’s Adelaide campus.

·      No prior Commonwealth or CQUniversity-funded research scholarship, unless terminated within six months.

·      Not receiving an equivalent award or scholarship that provides more than 75% of the stipend rate.

Desired Skills

·      Strong writing and communication skills.

·      Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to work independently and in a team, meet deadlines, and prioritise tasks.

·      Willingness to travel for data collection or conferences, potentially nationally or internationally.

About the Appleton Institute

The Appleton Institute is a multidisciplinary research institute known for its excellence in areas such as sleep and circadian science, occupational health and safety, and operational readiness. The successful candidate will benefit from a dynamic research environment, collaboration opportunities with industry and community partners, and support from world-leading experts in sleep and physical activity research.

How to Make Contact

Email Dr. Grace Vincent at [email protected] with your CV/Resume. For additional information, you can reach out to Dr. Vincent at [email protected] or by phone at +61 (08) 8378 4518 .