Research Infrastructure
James Cook University continually explores opportunities for resource sharing to gain efficiencies and build infrastructure to support research and development in the northern region.
Over the years, JCU has worked hard to develop a foundation of high quality support services and infrastructure to meet the needs of our researchers and their colleagues working in the tropics.
Advanced Analytical Centre
Analytical facilities include:
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Elemental Spectrometry Facility
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X-Ray Facility
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Electron Microscopy
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Confocal Microscopy
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Atomic Force Microscopy
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Genetic Analysis
Cyclone Testing Station
A testing facility for the effects of wind forces on buildings and building components, providing support through research, testing and technical advice.
The Aquarium Complex
JCU aims to provide excellent aquaria facilities for researchers from industry, as well as postgraduate students taking degrees by research. The Aquarium Complex contains three main aquaria, the Reef aquarium, the Environmental aquarium and the Aquaculture aquarium. These and other smaller aquaria are available for research experiments. JCU understands the need of researchers for constant and plentiful supply of clean water, plus adjustable environmental conditions and guaranteed 24/7 technical support.
Research Vessel “James Kirby”
A 19.5m steel hulled research vessel with marine geophysical equipment and bottom sampling equipment used for seabed mapping, coring and sediment sampling and general marine research.
JCU High Performance Computing
A specialised high performance computing and communications infrastructure for researchers with requirements for higher processing speeds and increased data capacity.