Flaminia Ronca

A fully funded PhD opportunity is available at University College London (UCL), in collaboration with the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health (ISEH), UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience (ICN), and the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP). The research focuses on developing a Fatigue Risk Management System to reduce risks associated with night shifts and long shifts, specifically targeting overtime decision-making within the MDP. The successful candidate will join the MDP as a staff member while undertaking the PhD at UCL. Supervision will be provided by Flaminia Ronca (ISEH) and Vincent Walsh (ICN), both experienced academics in the fields of sport science and cognitive neuroscience. The project is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in psychology, neuroscience, sports science, or related disciplines, and offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of occupational health, cognitive science, and public health. The programme is fully funded, though specific financial details are not listed. Applications are open until 7th September 2025, and interested candidates should apply via the official Ministry of Defence Police recruitment portal. This position is particularly suited for those interested in research that has direct impact on workplace health and safety, with a strong interdisciplinary and applied focus.

A fully funded PhD opportunity is available at University College London (UCL), in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP), the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health (ISEH), and the UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience. The research focuses on developing a Fatigue Risk Management System to reduce risks associated with night shifts and long shifts, and to inform and optimise overtime decision-making within the MDP. The successful candidate will join the MDP as a staff member while undertaking the PhD at UCL. Supervision will be provided by Flaminia Ronca (ISEH) and Vincent Walsh (ICN), both experienced academics in neuroscience and sport science. The project is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in neuroscience, psychology, sports science, medical science, or related fields, and an interest in occupational health, risk management, and police/defence environments. The position is fully funded, though specific stipend and tuition details are not listed. The application deadline is 7th September 2025. Interested applicants should apply online via the provided link and review the full job description and eligibility criteria on the Ministry of Defence Police recruitment portal.