A website is offering $3,000 for a 'real-life Sleeping Beauty' to test out mattresses.

Woman in bed

Woman in bed

SleepJunkie.com revealed that the successful applicant "will be paid to sleep on the job" by trying out three highly-rated mattresses and writing detailed reviews of their experiences.

The "Sleeping Beauty" will earn the $3,000 fee for their efforts and will be able to keep their mattress of choice once they have completed the job.

The website said: "To be the right fit for the role you will need to be a self-starter, available to work immediately and independently, have clear writing skills, good evaluation skills and be exceptionally good at sleeping."

The message continued: "Our Sleeping Beauty will also have to be able to sleep alone to ensure an undisturbed night's sleep."

Applications for the position are currently being accepted on the website.