Research Associate - Hydrogeology & Water Systems

01 Flinders University; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Flinders University is seeking a Research Associate to join an ARC-funded team studying water quality, groundwater systems and ecosystem sustainability across Australia. You will develop numerical models, perform fieldwork, and contribute to analyses and reporting of findings.

The role requires a PhD in a relevant field, strong numerical and programming skills, and collaboration with diverse partners. Domestic and international candidates are welcome.

Qualifications

• PhD in hydrology or related field (or near completion).
• Physics-based modelling of surface water and/or groundwater systems.
• Knowledge of surface water-groundwater interactions and subsurface hydrology.

Responsibilities

• Developing and applying numerical models to investigate groundwater and surface water systems, including mixed-density groundwater processes.
• Conducting fieldwork, analysing field data and contributing to physical experimentation, including sand tank experiments.
• Investigating the impacts of climate, land use, river regulation and groundwater extraction on groundwater systems.
• Collaborating with researchers and project partners across disciplines and institutions.
• Preparing scientific reports, publications and presentations and communicating research findings to academic and project audiences.

Skills

PhD in hydrology or related field

Physics-based modelling

Surface water-groundwater interactions

Scientific programming (Python)

Field-based research experience

Education

PhD in hydrology, hydrogeology, water resources engineering or related field

Tools

Python

Job description

Flinders University is seeking a Research Associate to join an ARC-funded team studying water quality, groundwater systems and ecosystem sustainability across Australia. You will develop numerical models, perform fieldwork, and contribute to analyses and reporting of findings.

The role requires a PhD in a relevant field, strong numerical and programming skills, and collaboration with diverse partners. Domestic and international candidates are welcome.