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National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training

“This is by far the most significant development in groundwater research and training in Australia’s history. We are looking at massive national and international capacity building, training and research on an unprecedented scale. The NCGRT is a an outstanding opportunity for students and researchers from Australia and other countries around the world who work 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:

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

View the media coverage of the announcement of the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training.

 

NCGRT Recruitment update

We have had an outstanding response to our call for Expressions of interest, receiving many more than the number of positions that are available for commencement in 2010.

Recruitment for 2010 for postgraduate and postdoctoral positions is now closed, and we will soon be writing to all of those who lodged Expressions of Interest, for which we thank you. We will continue to register Expressions of Interest and keep them on file in case vavancies occur.

Further information: Expression of Interest

Joint Chair in Hydrogeology, UWA and Curtin

This is a new position, which will build hydrogeology capacity in WA, in line with the State’s strategic needs. The establishment of this Chair will facilitate core groundwater programs in WA in association with the NCGRT. Applications close on 5 February 2010. Go to the UWA website for information: Academic Vacancies, position number 2997.

Technical Officer positions at Flinders University

Applications are invited for two Technical Officer positions in NCGRT Research Program 3, at Flinders University, closing on 22 January 2010. Both positions involve laboratory and field work, including the installation and maintenance of field infrastructure at Willunga Basin (SA) and Ti Tree Basin (NT). Full information on both positions - at HEO5 and HEO6 - is available on the Flinders University website via the following link:   http://www.flinders.edu.au/employment/vacancies/general.cfm. The level of appointment will depend on skills and experience.

Research Positions at Flinders University

Two Research Fellow positions (Res B, and ResC/D), located at Flinders University, have recently been advertised. If these are likely to be of interest, please see the following link on the Flinders University website for information: http://www.flinders.edu.au/employment/vacancies/academic.cfm 

 

 

 

  

Groundwater short courses

The National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training is proud to now be the home of Australia's preferred groundwater professional development program, run with outstanding success for twenty years by the Centre for Groundwater Studies.

Course program and registration information

 

The 2010 course program is now available, offering 17 courses throughout the year, from March to November. These respond to a range of knowledge needs, from a basic understanding of groundwater and groundwater processes, to specialist technical and scientific issues, to groundwater for policy and decision makers, to an intensive five day groundwater overview (the Australian Groundwater School). These courses attract over 650 attendees each year. View the 2010 course program and enrol early to secure your place.

 

CRICOS Provider: 00114A | Updated: 21 Jan 2010