# Lecturer / Senior Lecturer, Environmental HydrologyJames Cook University Cairns, AustraliaSalary: AUD 112,810
- 133,110 per yearApplication Deadline: November 24, 2026Employment type: Full timePosition Type: LecturerDate Posted: October 27, 2026Contact Email: [email protected] Field: Higher Education & ResearchSource details may be limitedExplicify summary## Offer SummaryJames Cook University in Cairns, Australia, seeks a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Environmental Hydroology. This full-time, continuing role focuses on teaching and research within the College of Science and Engineering. Candidates should hold or be near completing a PhD in environmental science, hydrology, or related fields, with expertise in catchment processes and soil-water-vegetation interactions. Responsibilities include delivering undergraduate and postgraduate instruction, supervising students, and developing an internationally competitive research program. The position emphasizes field-based learning and collaboration with Traditional Owners, government, and industry partners to address tropical land and water challenges. Salary ranges from $112,810 to $157,465 AUD depending on academic level, plus 17% superannuation. Advantages include five weeks’ annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and parental leave. Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those nearing PhD completion.
Generated from stored offer content. Always confirm details in the official posting.## Project DescriptionFull-time 36.25 hours per week | Continuing AppointmentBased in CairnsAcademic Level B $112,810
- $133,110 | Academic Level C $137,166
- $157,46517% Super, 5 weeks annual leave, leave loading plus other great benefits




* Build an internationally competitive research program addressing contemporary environmental challenges.
* Inspire the next generation of environmental scientists through practical, field-based learning.
* Collaborate with Traditional Owners, government, industry, communities and research partners.
* Advance understanding of tropical catchments, landscapes and land–water systems.
James Cook University (JCU) is seeking an emerging or established academic with expertise in environmental hydrology to join our College of Science and Engineering in Cairns.
This is an opportunity to shape teaching and research in catchment hydrology and soil–water–vegetation interactions while contributing to JCU’s established strengths in tropical land and water systems. Your work will connect scientific understanding with practical environmental management, particularly in northern Australia and tropical environments.###

About the role
As a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Environmental Hydrology, you will deliver engaging undergraduate and postgraduate teaching while developing a high-quality, internationally competitive research program.
You will contribute to teaching across Environmental Science and Management, Science and Environment programs, including lectures, practical classes, field-based learning and assessment. You will also supervise undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree by research students,



helping them develop the knowledge and practical capability to address complex environmental challenges.
Your research will strengthen understanding of environmental and hydrological processes, with opportunities to explore areas such as catchment hydrology, soil–water–vegetation interactions, water resources management, agricultural practice, water quality and climate adaptation.
Working across disciplines, you will build productive partnerships with Traditional Owners, government agencies, industry, community organisations, non-government organisations and research collaborators in Australia and internationally.###

Key responsibilities
In this role, you will:
* Deliver and coordinate high-quality teaching in environmental hydrology, land and water science, and related disciplines.
* Develop an impactful research program in environmental science and hydrological processes.
* Pursue competitive research funding and contribute to multidisciplinary research initiatives.
* Establish collaborative teaching and research partnerships in northern Australia, nationally and internationally.
* Supervise undergraduate research, Honours, postgraduate and higher degree by research students.
* Engage with Traditional Owners, government, industry, community organisations and research partners.
* Strengthen JCU’s visibility and reputation through professional engagement and public outreach.
* Contribute positively to the academic and collegiate life of the College.### About youYou will hold, or be close to completing, a PhD in environmental hydrology, environmental science, earth science, physical geography or a related discipline, supported by expertise in catchment processes.
You will bring:
* Research expertise in environmental science and hydrological processes, includin

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