Optimising Nap Strategies for Night Shift WorkersWe are seeking a PhD candidate to contribute to a cutting-edge research project that addresses one of the most critical challenges of modern workforces: optimising nap strategies during night shifts.This fully funded PhD scholarship offers the chance to:Work alongside world-class researchers in sleep, napping, and work safety.Contribute to evidence-based policies that enhance performance, safety, and productivity for night workers globally.Travel to Sweden to collaborate with experts at the prestigious Karolinska Institute, a leader in sleep and circadian research.Be part of a global network, with collaborators including NASA, Swansea University, and the University of Pittsburgh.The successful candidate will address the operational puzzle of finding the optimal nap length during night work on a funded Australian Research Council Discovery Project conducted in our world-class sleep laboratory. The outcomes will advance science, inform policy, and deliver practical tools for industries reliant on night work, from healthcare to transportation.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. You will benefit from a dynamic research environment, collaboration opportunities with industry and community partners, and support from world-leading experts in sleep research.Location: CQUniversity, AdelaideDuration: 3 yearsScholarship: AUD 36,000 per year, with additional work available (depending on visa type)