Tropical Leaders Recruitment Program
James Cook University is a world class, research intensive institution located in a unique place in the world. Our regional setting connects us to our communities and commits us to delivering discoveries and graduates that make a sustainable difference to life in the tropics worldwide.
As part of this commitment to a brighter future, we have launched a national and international search for top-flight researchers to build on our growing base of research leaders and cement our reputation as a world leading university for the tropics. We are particularly interested in hearing from researchers with interests in our emerging areas of research focus
HEALTH IN UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS
Improving health in rural, remote, Indigenous and tropical communities
TROPICAL BIOSECURITY
Strengthening capabilities and protecting the Pacific frontier against emerging and re-emerging tropical diseases
MINING AND MINERAL PROCESSING
Providing solutions for industry and a Resource Centre for Northern Australia
SUSTAINABLE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
Research for sustainable management of the natural and cultural resources of Indigenous communities
RAINFOREST ECOLOGY
Understanding these unique biodiversity hotspots and their likely viability in the face of climate change and other human impacts
PEOPLE, SOCIETIES AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE TROPICS
Multi-disciplinary research to enhance lives in the tropics
EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY
The impact of educational policy and practice on social and environment sustainability
