Elise Facer-Childs

Dr. Elise Facer-Childs is a Senior Lecturer at Monash University's School of Psychological Sciences, holding roles as Deputy Director of the Sleep and Circadian Rhythms Research Program, Deputy Director of Research Impact and Engagement, and an ARC Industry Fellow. She completed her PhD at the University of Birmingham (2013–2017) and held fellowships with the Wellcome Trust and Science Industry Endowment Fund. She established the Facer-Childs Laboratory (Sleep and Performance) in 2022, focusing on sleep, chronobiology, and athlete performance. She consults for elite sports organizations like AFL, NRL, and World Tour Cycling, including work during the 2023 Tour de France.

Education: PhD in Sleep and Circadian Rhythms (University of Birmingham, 2018).
External Roles: Director of Research and Translation at St Kilda Football Club (2021–2023), Research Fellow at University of Birmingham (2018–2019).
Teaching: Chief Examiner for PSY3034 (Psychological Science in Practice), a third-year unit emphasizing career readiness.
Research Interests: Sleep, circadian rhythms, exercise recovery, and their applications in sports and health. Collaborates globally on shift work, elite athlete performance, and mindfulness programs.
Awards: SIEF Ross Metcalf STEM+ Business Fellowship (2020).
Consulting & Engagement: Advises on sleep optimization for athletes and organizations, with media features in outlets like Soapbox Science and IKEA SOMN Sleep Studio.