Sleep and Psychophysiological Vulnerability to Heat Waves
Explore the impact of heat waves on sleep and psychological resilience in a multidisciplinary PhD project.
Best for:Best for researchers with a background in psychology, neuroscience, or health sciences, interested in climate impacts on human well-being and sleep physiology.
Overview
This PhD position focuses on investigating how heat waves affect sleep patterns and psychophysiological vulnerability. Conducted within the Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program in Health Sciences (EDISS), the research aims to understand the mechanisms linking extreme heat exposure to sleep disturbances and psychological stress. The successful candidate will contribute to advancing knowledge in environmental health and climate resilience, working under the supervision of experts in the field. The project is based in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, and offers a unique opportunity to bridge sleep science and environmental health research.
What you'll do
- Conduct empirical research on the relationship between heat waves and sleep disturbances, including physiological and psychological measurements.
- Analyze data from field studies or experimental settings to assess psychophysiological vulnerability during heat exposure.
- Develop and validate methodologies for assessing sleep quality and stress responses under extreme environmental conditions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate findings from sleep science, environmental health, and psychology.
- Present research findings at academic conferences and publish results in peer-reviewed journals.
- Participate in doctoral program activities, including seminars, workshops, and interdisciplinary discussions.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Health Sciences, or a related field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: French proficiency; English proficiency for academic communication
Instruction: French (primary), English (secondary)
- Strong background in sleep science or psychophysiology
- Experience with physiological data collection (e.g., EEG, heart rate monitoring, stress biomarkers)
- Familiarity with statistical analysis methods for behavioral and physiological data
- Proficiency in scientific writing and research methodology
- Ability to conduct fieldwork or experimental studies
- Open to international applicants
- No specific residency or age restrictions mentioned
- No prior experience caps
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-15
Applicants must submit their application through the Campus France portal. The application should include a detailed research proposal, CV, academic transcripts, and letters of recommendation. Additional documents may be requested depending on the evaluation process.
- CV
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor's and Master's degrees)
- Research proposal or project outline
- Letters of recommendation (typically 2-3)
- Proof of language proficiency (French and English)
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