The Institute for Social Science Research (ISSR) at University of Queensland is inviting applications for a PhD scholarship for a trial to improve sleep in young drivers.
About the project:
- Duration: 3 years
- The study will test the benefit of a sleep scheduling intervention on the driving performance of young adults who are at increased risk for fatigue-related crashes.
- The trial incorporates a complex, multi-method approach to data collection including the following;
- Continuous ambulatory measurement of sleep-wake and driving behaviour using wearable and in-vehicle accelerometry;
- Physiological measurement of state and trait alertness and stress using electroencephalography (EEG) and electrocardiography (ECG);
- Laboratory based measures of driving performance (e.g. desktop driving simulator) and other computerised tasks addressing cognitive risk factors, risk propensity and risk related behaviour.
Requirements:
- Applicants should have an excellent academic record of accomplishment in Psychology, Neuropsychology, Social science, Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related discipline such as Medicine, and an Honours degree or equivalent.
- Applicant is required to meet the minimum requirements for entry into the PhD program.
- Applicants with experience in quantitative applied research methods using ambulatory, mobile and/or computerised measures of physiology, driving, risky behaviour, cognition and/or emotion are highly desirable.
- Relevant data design, collection, management and analytic skills are preferred.
- Knowledge of behavioural theory and/or experience in behavioural intervention implementation will be considered a plus.
- Applicants should have excellent communication skills in terms of both written and spoken English Language.
How to Apply
Apply online and follow the procedure as follows:
- select ‘I am applying for, or have been awarded a scholarship or sponsorship’
- enter in the free-text field ‘PhD Scholarship for Sleepy Driver Trial’
- list the enrolling unit as the Institute for Social Science Research
- enter Associate Professor Simon Smith as your supervisor
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| Organization | University of Queensland |
| Country | Australia |
| Fellowship Level | Doctoral |
| Subject areas | Psychology, Neuropsychology, Social science, Public Health, Epidemiology |
| Fellowship amount | $27,596 per annum tax-free |
| Eligibility | Master’s degree |
| Deadline | 28 July 2019 |
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