Let your study meet the reef. North Queensland Bulk Port and James Cook University are ready to support the next generation of marine scientists with on-ground opportunities.
Are you ready to take your love of marine science to another level?
Our partnership offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to combine your marine science studies with on-the ground (and on-water) experience and mentorship at North Queensland Bulk Ports' ports, three of which are in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
Each year James Cook University interns spend time with North Queensland Bulk Ports to experience life with our Environment team. Meet some of our interns below.
Ingrid interned with NQBP while completing her post-graduate Master of Science degree and holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Hons majoring in Bio-systems Engineering) management.
Madison interned with NQBP while completing her post-graduate Master of Science degree. She gained priceless insight across three ports within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
Apply for one of the study opportunities or scholarships we have available.
The NQBP Marine Science Scholarship program provides an exciting opportunity for students to study marine science at JCU whilst building important links to future employers as well as mentoring opportunities. There are two scholarships available.
A core value of the JCU/NQBP partnership is to provide the opportunity for high school students to study marine science at JCU. Providing this funding support will allow students to focus on achieving the most from their time with JCU, in addition to working closely with JCU and NQBP staff, as part of a mentorship program for potentially a successful career in the ports sector.
If you’re interested in commencing a Bachelor of Science (Marine Science) at James Cook University. Women and students identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders are especially encouraged to apply.
You must meet the following criteria:
NQBP will provide each scholarship recipient:
Applications must be submitted on the official online application form via JCU's website.
Applicants must submit with the official form and where appropriate:
Placement activities with NQBP require students to be able to be able to meet fitness for work requirements which include vessel-based activities. Please let us know in your written statement if you may not be able to meet physical fitness for work requirements.
Please direct enquiries to:
Dr Nathan Waltham (nathan.waltham@jcu.edu.au) and A/Prof Michael Rasheed (michael.rasheed@jcu.edu.au)
We are seeking a high-achieving graduate with outstanding Masters or Honours results and publications to join our research team to investigate aspects of coastal water and habitat quality in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage lagoon. The student will need to be familiar with traditional sampling technology and experimental approaches in marine science. Within the broad theme above there are a range of research topics that may be considered including but not limited to:
Successful applicants will have access to substantial mentoring, operational and logistical support through an extensive established program of field work and award winning research projects conducted throughout tropical Queensland by the supervisors and their research team.
The research is supported through the award winning North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) and James Cook University Science & Industry Partnership which provides a unique opportunity for the successful candidate(s) to see their research directly applied in solving real world issues and access to substantial resources through the partnership. Depending on the topic of interest there will be an option to be based at either the Cairns or Townsville Campuses of JCU.
Coastal water quality and marine habitat health continue to be impacted by landscape and climate change, over complex spatial and temporal scales in Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef.
Managers critically need access to relevant data to make the best decisions for protection and restoration of coastal ecosystems impacted by water quality.
Dr Nathan Waltham and A/Prof Michael Rasheed.
James Cook University College of Science & Engineering.
This will suit a high-achieving graduate with outstanding Masters or Honours results and publications to join our research team to investigate aspects of coastal water and habitat quality in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage lagoon. The student will need to be familiar with traditional sampling technology and experimental approaches in marine science.
Up to two fully funded scholarships are available depending on the topic of intended research.
Coastal water quality; coral habitats; seagrass habitats; Tropical Queensland; Great Barrier Reef; coastal ecosystems.
Go to the James Cook University website for more information.
Please note: Applications are currently closed, please direct enquiries to:
Dr Nathan Waltham (nathan.waltham@jcu.edu.au) and A/Prof Michael Rasheed (michael.rasheed@jcu.edu.au)
James Cook University’s TropWATER and North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) are offering a one-of-a-kind opportunity for two JCU students to undertake an internship and industry placement. This exciting opportunity is open to all qualifying JCU students, women in STEM and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are especially encouraged to apply.
Students enrolled in either a second or third-year undergraduate course, honours or post-graduate program focusing on marine science at James Cook University.
Enquiries to A/Prof Michael Rasheed michael.rasheed@jcu.edu.au or Dr Nathan Waltham Nathan.waltham@jcu.edu.au
We'll have more on our Masters opportunities soon. If you are interested or have any questions contact Dr Nathan Waltham via email: natham.waltham@jcu.com
