About the position
Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego in La Jolla, California, invites applications for one or more Institution-wide Postdoctoral positions in any of the major areas of research conducted at Scripps. Scripps Institution of Oceanography is one of the oldest, largest, and most important centers for marine science research in the world. Research at Scripps encompasses physical, chemical, biological, geological, and geophysical studies of the oceans, earth, and atmosphere. Candidates are required to contact potential SIO mentors and identify mutual research interests prior to submitting their applications. Scripps Postdoctoral scholars are expected to interact with existing programs. Research activities at Scripps can be explored by viewing profiles of the Principal Investigators at Scripps . The intention of this program is to expose early career postdocs to new research opportunities and the facilities available at SIO/UCSD. Awards are competitive with a major emphasis on independent, creative research that is unique to SIO. The Postdoc positions are for two years and award 24 months of salary with a minimum annual stipend of $74,000 plus benefits and a one-time research allowance of $6,000 (continuation into second year is contingent on performance and adequate progress). Appointees are eligible for health insurance through UC San Diego. Successful candidates are expected to start before December 1, 2027. For instructions about the Scripps Postdoctoral Program, Reference Letters, and Mentor Support Letters, go to Scripps Institutional Postdoctoral Program: Scripps Institutional Postdoctoral Program . Total duration of an individual’s postdoctoral service may not exceed five years, including postdoctoral service at other institutions. The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) is the exclusive representative of the postdoctoral scholars. PX Contract .
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Candidates are required to be pursuing a PhD degree in ocean, earth or atmospheric sciences, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, environmental policy or a related field. Additional qualifications (required at time of start) Candidates are required to have a PhD degree in ocean, earth or atmospheric sciences, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, environmental policy or a related field conferred by November 30, 2027. Candidates are required to have no more than 3 years postdoctoral experience total at the time of appointment. Preferred qualifications Preference is given to those who bring something unique and new to SIO.
How to apply
Document requirements Please review additional info at: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/postdocs/program Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Summary of Doctoral Dissertation - One page summary (abstract) of your doctoral dissertation. Statement of Research - A concise statement describing your research interests (3 page maximum, references additional), in particular, those interests you’d like to pursue at Scripps as well as more general career plans and how a postdoc position at Scripps would complement your existing experience. SIO Mentor's Support Letter (primary) - Applicant obtains a mentor support letter from an SIO faculty member which addresses the mentor's willingness to serve as a mentor, provides an assessment of the candidate's training, former work, and suitability for the proposed postdoctoral project and includes access to appropriate facilities. Applicant to upload the mentor's letter into Recruit by application deadline. PLEASE NOTE SIO MENTOR NAME IN DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT. SIO Mentor Support Letter 2 - OPTIONAL (if candidate has additional mentor) PLEASE NOTE SIO MENTOR NAME IN DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT. (Optional) SIO Mentor Support Letter 3 - OPTIONAL (if candidate has additional mentor) PLEASE NOTE SIO MENTOR NAME IN DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT. (Optional) Reference requirements 2 letters of reference required If referee contact names are provided by the 10/16/26 deadline, application is noted as complete. Outside reference requests are generated automatically by Recruit and the letters MUST be received by 10/23/26. Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04644 Help contact: lcosti@ucsd.edu
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