"Research Associate in Hydrogeology"

Position Details

• Two-year contract | Full-Time
• Academic Level A | $88,842 to $107,666 plus 17% superannuation
• Location: Loxton, South Australia
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About the Role

The College of Science and Engineering is seeking a Research Associate in Hydrogeology to contribute to a One Basin Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) project on water banking for enhanced drought resilience in Loxton, South Australia. The position involves contributing to research design, delivery and communication, with a focus on identifying and assessing high-potential water banking sites across the Murray-Darling Basin.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contributing to the planning, coordination and execution of project activities to meet research milestones.
• Undertaking literature reviews, producing data, maps, reports and publications, and presenting findings to diverse audiences.
• Collaborating with industry partners and stakeholders to support project goals and engagement.

About You

You are a motivated researcher with a strong foundation in hydrogeology and a passion for applied, industry-engaged science. With a track record in research and publication, you have excellent knowledge and technical skills in spatial data analysis, mapping and Geographical Information Systems.

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• A PhD (or near completion) in hydrogeology or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Experience in water resource management within the Australian context, including knowledge of water quality and quantity management.
• Experience with Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) or water banking design (desired)
• Skills in numerical modelling or programming (e.g., Python, PHREEQC, MODFLOW) (desired)
• Experience in both qualitative and quantitative hydrogeological methods (desired)

This position is open to candidates with Australian Work Rights.

About the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training

Headquartered at Flinders University, the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training is a collective of world-leading groundwater scientists and educators from our partner universities, government, and industry organisations. As an institution of national and international standing, we are fostering collaboration to continually advance knowledge and management of Australia’s groundwater resources and to train the next generation of groundwater researchers.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

How to Apply and Information

You are required to submit a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.

For more information regarding this position, we strongly encourage you to contact Associate Professor Ilka Wallis.

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Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on 10 August 2025.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.