Postdoctoral Researcher in Marine Sciences (Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego)

Job title

Postdoctoral Researcher in Marine Sciences.

Company

Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego.

Description of the job

Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego 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. 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.

Key Aspects:

• 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 can be explored by viewing profiles of Principal Investigators at Scripps.
• Successful candidates are expected to start before December 1, 2026.

Requirements

• PhD degree in ocean, earth or atmospheric sciences, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, environmental policy or a related field (must be conferred by November 30, 2026).
• No more than 3 years postdoctoral experience at the time of appointment.
• Must identify and contact potential SIO mentors prior to application.

Location

La Jolla, California.

Salary

$69,073-$74,000 per year (minimum annual stipend of $74,000 plus benefits and $6,000 research allowance).

How to apply

Submit application through UC San Diego recruitment portal at https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04348.

Required documents include: Curriculum Vitae, one-page summary of doctoral dissertation, Statement of Research (3 pages maximum), SIO Mentor's Support Letter from a faculty member, and 2 letters of reference.

For detailed instructions about the Scripps Postdoctoral Program, visit: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/postdocs/program. For assistance, contact lcosti@ucsd.edu.

Deadline

31/01/2026.

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