PhD Scholarship – Improving Shiftworkers' Sleep and Physical Activity Using Machine Learning

Status

Closed

Scholarship Value

$AU36,000 Stipend per annum ($AU108,000 Total)

Length of Scholarship

3 years (3 EFTSL)

Number Available

1

Funding Type

Research

Join us in developing a groundbreaking smartphone-based digital assistant to improve sleep and physical activity for Australian’s shiftworkers. This project aims to develop a smartphone-enabled digital assistant to optimise sleep and physical activity for Australians working non-standard hours. By leveraging advanced machine learning and wearable technology, we aim to provide personalised recommendations tailored to the needs of shiftworkers, on-call workers, and gig workers. The research outcomes are expected to support improved workplace health, productivity, and safety.   The scholarship is provided by CQUniversity and awarded through a competitive selection process. We are currently seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for the project likely to commence in July 2025. The scholarship provides a tenure of three years, with a PhD submission expected within four years of commencement.   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.
  • 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 enroll 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 independantly and in a team, meet deadlines, and prioritise tasks.
  • Willingness to travel for data collection or conferences, potentially nationally and internationally.
  • No previous experience with AI or machine learning is needed.

Submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) via email to Dr. Grace Vincent at g.vincent@cqu.edu.au as soon as possible.

 For additional information, you can reach out to Dr. Vincent at g.vincent@cqu.edu.au or by phone at +61 (08) 8378 4518. 

Join our collaborative and innovative research team and contribute to impactful workplace health and safety research!

Applicants will be notified of the outcome via email.

Send a brief CV and a 250-word statement about your interest in the scholarship to g.vincent@cqu.edu.au.