Position Announcements
Postdoctoral Scholar
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of
California, San Diego (UCSD) in La Jolla, California, invites
applications for several Institution-wide Post-Graduate
Researcher (Postdoctoral Scholar) 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 Institution of Oceanography
encompasses physical, chemical, biological, geological, and
geophysical studies of the oceans, earth, and atmosphere.
Scripps postdoctoral scholars are expected to interact with
existing programs, and candidates are required to contact
potential mentors and identify mutual research interests prior
to submitting their applications. Research activities at Scripps
can be explored by viewing profiles of the Principal
Investigators at http://scripps.ucsd.edu/Research/People/
Candidates are required to have completed the PhD degree
prior to taking up the appointment and should have received
the degree no earlier than January 1, 2006. Current and
former Scripps Post-Graduate Researchers are not eligible for
these awards. Awards are competitive with a major emphasis
on potential for independent, creative research. The positions
are for one year, with renewal for a second year by mutual
agreement, with a salary based on the University of California
pay scale, plus benefits. Deadline for applications will be on
March 1, 2009, and successful candidates are expected to
start before December 1, 2009. All applications, which must
include two confidential letters of recommendation, and letter
of support from a potential Scripps mentor are to be
submitted in electronic form, following instructions to be
found at http://sio.ucsd.edu/Research/Post_Docs/
Recipients of the 2009 Scripps Postdoctoral awards will
receive a minimum stipend of $45,000 per year, based on
University of California pay scale. Appointees are eligible for
health insurance through UCSD.
Further information can be obtained from:
Chair, Scripps Institutional Postdoctoral Awards Committee
c/o Marcelle Hawkins
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive, MC0208
La Jolla, CA 92093-0208
mjhawkins@ucsd.edu
UCSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, with a strong
institutional commitment to excellence through diversity.