National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training

“This is by far the most significant development in groundwater research in Australia’s history. We are looking at massive capacity building, training and upskilling on an unprecedented scale. The NCGRT is a huge opportunity for researchers in many disciplines, not just those already involved in groundwater.”

Professor Craig Simmons
Director National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training

The National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training opens with:

• $55M in cash funding to recruit personnel and build lasting research infrastructure
• a collaboration between twelve universities and eight industry and government organisations
• the top 34 groundwater researchers in the nation collaborating on its research programs
• research programs in South Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory
• distinguished national and international scientists and research leaders providing guidance to the Centre through its advisory committees .

There has never been a better time to engage with the task of understanding Australia’s hidden water resource, and about how to preserve and manage it for generations to come.

News

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Recruiting now

Following the Australian Government’s establishment of the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training with a massive injection of funds, the eyes of the groundwater world are on us. The groundwater career opportunities available through the Centre cannot be matched anywhere right now. We are looking to recruit

• 40 Postdoctoral Fellows
• 40 PhD students
• 80 Honours students
• a number of technical and research staff

All of these positions are supported by generous remuneration packages, plus travel and conference support, in well resourced research programs. Quite simply, there has never been a better time to consider your career in groundwater. We are recruiting in all areas of science, engineering, social sciences, and law. Act now: our Expressions of Interest close on Wednesday 16 September.

Further information: Recruiting now