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Adrian Werner

11 months ago

Fully Funded PhD Position in Hydrogeology at Flinders University, Australia Flinders University in Australia

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Geology

Funding

The scholarship is fully funded, providing a stipend of AUD 33,533 per annum (tax-free, standard ARC rate for 2025), paid fortnightly, for 3 years with the possibility of a six-month extension. Tuition fee coverage is included for Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens, and permanent residents. International students will receive a tuition fee exemption applied for on their behalf. Both domestic and international students are eligible.

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Expired

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Australia

University

Flinders University

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Keywords

Geology
Environmental Science
Remote Sensing
Hydrology
Hydrogeology
Earth Science
Water Resource Management
3d Modeling
Doctoral Studies
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Australian History

About this position

Flinders University in Australia is offering a fully funded PhD position in Hydrogeology within the College of Science and Engineering. The university is internationally recognized for its excellence in water and environmental research, ranking 17th for water resources in the 2021 Shanghai Ranking. The successful candidate will join a dynamic research team working on Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Projects, focusing on hydrogeology, hydrology, and the interactions between marine/freshwater and surface water/groundwater systems.

The project involves collaboration with experts in geomorphology, oceanography, geophysics, hydrochemistry, and mathematical modeling, providing exposure to a broad range of research areas and techniques. The principal supervisor is Prof. Adrian Werner, with co-supervision from specialists at Flinders University and other Australian institutions.

Applicants must have, or be close to completing, an honors or master’s degree in water resources engineering, hydrogeology, hydrology/hydraulics, remote sensing, environmental science, or a related field. Preference is given to those with experience in computer modeling, coding, or field-based hydrogeology techniques. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential. The scholarship provides a tax-free stipend of AUD 33,533 per annum for 3 years (with a possible 6-month extension), paid fortnightly, and covers tuition fees for eligible students.

Both international and domestic students are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is November 30, 2025. Interested candidates should contact Prof. Adrian Werner with the required documents and visit the official university website for further details.

Funding details

The scholarship is fully funded, providing a stipend of AUD 33,533 per annum (tax-free, standard ARC rate for 2025), paid fortnightly, for 3 years with the possibility of a six-month extension. Tuition fee coverage is included for Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens, and permanent residents. International students will receive a tuition fee exemption applied for on their behalf. Both domestic and international students are eligible.

What's required

Applicants must meet PhD admission requirements, including an Australian honors degree class 1 or 2A or equivalent qualification (minimum AQF Level 8) with a research component of at least 6 months full-time study and a distinction (75%), or equivalent research experience such as a substantial first-author refereed publication or track record as an investigator on a competitive grant. A background in water resources engineering, hydrogeology, environmental science, hydrology/hydraulics, remote sensing, or a related field is required. Preference is given to those with experience in computer modeling and coding, or field-based techniques in hydrogeology and data analysis. Strong writing and communication skills and the ability to work in an international, multidisciplinary team are essential. Applicants must be available to start as a full-time PhD student at Flinders University in 2026.

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