Hydrogeology and hydrochemistry sedimentary basin eastern Australia PhD research scholarship

You have to be applying for a QUT course to apply for this scholarship.

Student type:

• Students
• International students
• Domestic students
• Future domestic postgraduate students
• Future international students

Study type:

• Postgraduate research

Faculty/area:

• Science and Engineering

Closing date: 31 July 2012

You will need:

• a degree with first class honours, or equivalent, in a suitable area of study
• demonstrated interest in groundwater systems, hydrogeology and hydrochemistry
• knowledge of sedimentary material and basin geology
• evidence of successful involvement in research activities
• well-developed verbal and written skills and ability to think analytically
• a demonstrated ability to work in teams
• a current drivers licence.

This tax-free scholarship is valued at AU$35,000 per year for three years.

International students can apply for a tuition fee waiver.

Additional funds will be available for:

• field activities
• sampling and analytical support
• travel to and from conferences.

You will have access to our laboratory facilities for:

• water analyses (e.g. ICP-OES, IC, CRDS)
• rock analysis (e.g. ICP-MS, XRF, SEM, XRD)
  
• advanced computing capability.

Your application must include:

• a two-page CV
• supporting documents to demonstrate relevant research experience and capability (e.g. publication, conference abstract, thesis summary, technical report abstract).

Candidates from non-English speaking countries must supply proof of English language proficiency (eg. IELTS certificate).

Submit your application

Email your application to Associate Professor Malcolm Cox at m.cox@qut.edu.au.

If you are shortlisted, we will invite you to attend a telephone interview.

Scholarships will commence in September-October, 2012.

Funding and partnerships

The research to be completed with this scholarship is funded by Arrow Energy Pty Ltd.

The scholarship is offered by the Science and Engineering Faculty and the School of Earth, Environmental and Biological Sciences, and affiliated Institute for Future Environments.

Research aims

This project aims to understand groundwater processes within the coal seam gas (CSG) setting of the Surat Basin.

The specific aim of the study is to define the interface between the Walloon Coal Measures and the overlying alluvial aquifer system of the upper Condamine River, and to use hydrochemistry and isotopes to establish hydrological processes.

This project is also linked to other groundwater projects conducted at the Surat Basin and other basins, and to projects developing 3D visualisation models. The research area is 3-5 hours drive from Brisbane.

Further information about our groundwater research at the Institute for Sustainable Resources

Contact

For more information about this scholarship, contact:

• Associate Professor Malcolm Cox
  
• Dr Matthias Raiber.