Optimising hybrid work for improved wellbeing and performance

The project has three aims:

1. to examine how hybrid work impacts the relational quality of work and subsequently, wellbeing and performance;
2. to identify when and for whom hybrid work leads to positive benefits; and
3. to evaluate relational interventions to increase the effectiveness and beneficial outcomes of hybrid work.

The student will be based in the University of Queensland Business School. There is the opportunity for flexible/remote working, although it is expected that the student will have a presence on campus and be involved in relevant in-person activities.

The student will have access to a laptop and necessary software.

This project is supported by the Research project scholarship.

Learn more about the Research project scholarship.

You must contact the principal supervisor for this project to discuss your interest. You should only complete the online application after you have reached agreement on supervision.

Always make sure you are approaching your potential supervisor in a professional way. We have provided some guidelines for you on how to contact a supervisor.

Your application will be assessed on a competitive basis.

We take into account your:

• previous academic record
• publication record
• honours and awards
• employment history

A working knowledge of work design, hybrid work, and research methods would be of benefit to someone working on this project.

You will demonstrate academic achievement in the field/s of organisational behaviour and research methods, and the potential for scholastic success.

A background or knowledge of work design and work redesign, hybrid work, and designing and implementing research studies is highly desirable.

To be considered for this scholarship, please email the following documents to Dr Caroline Knight (caroline.knight@business.uq.edu.au) by 7 April 2025:

• Cover letter (candidates should outline why they want to do a PhD in this area, relevant background information, and how they meet the requirements of the role)
• CV
• Academic transcript/s
• Evidence for meeting UQ's English language proficiency requirements eg TOEFL, IELTS

Please note the following: Submitting the above documents does not constitute a full application for admission into The University of Queensland's PhD program. If you are selected as the preferred applicant, you will then be invited to submit a full application for admission. You can familiarise yourself with the documents required for this process on the UQ Study website.