Wellbeing and productivity in metricised employee performance systems

This project explores the impact that the increasing use of digitised HR technologies, in particular metricised performance measurement and metric systems, are having on the workforce.

It will generate a greater understanding of why, when and how these systems have a positive rather than a negative impact on employee motivation, wellbeing and performance. It aims to identify ways to help enhance organisations’ understanding and capability of these systems to ensure that they positively influence worker wellbeing and work culture.

This is an Earmarked scholarship project that aligns with a recently awarded Australian Government grant.

The scholarship includes:

• living stipend of $35,000 per annum tax free (2024 rate), indexed annually
• your tuition fees covered
• single overseas student health cover (OSHC).

Learn more about the Earmarked scholarship.

You'll be judged on a competitive basis taking into account your:

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

A working knowledge of psychology, with an interest in organisational contexts, and psychology applied in work settings would be beneficial. As would some knowledge of the field of HR.

You'll demonstrate academic achievement in psychology and the potential for scholastic success.

A background or knowledge of statistical techniques, especially knowledge of longitudinal analyses and experimental methods, is highly desirable.

This project requires candidates to commence no later than Research Quarter 1, 2025. To allow time for your application to be processed, we recommend applying no later than 1 May, 2024 1 May, 2024.

You can start in an earlier research quarter. See application dates.

Before you apply

1. Check your eligibility for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
2. Prepare your documentation.
3. Contact Associate Professor Martin Edwards (m.edwards1@business.uq.edu.au) to discuss your interest and suitability.

When you apply

You apply for this scholarship when you submit an application for a PhD. You don’t need to submit a separate scholarship application.

In your application ensure that under the ‘Scholarships and collaborative study’ section you select:

• My higher degree is not collaborative
• I am applying for, or have been awarded a scholarship or sponsorship
• UQ Earmarked Scholarship type.

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