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Scripps Postdoctoral Scholar

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. 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 Scripps.

Candidates are required to have a PhD degree completed between January 1, 2015 - December 1, 2018. The PhD must be completed prior to taking up the appointment. Current and former Scripps or UC San Diego Graduate Students and Postdocs are ineligible for these awards.

Awards are competitive with a major emphasis on potential for independent, creative research. The Postdoc positions are for one year, and award twelve months of salary with a minimum stipend of $60,000 plus benefits and a one-time research allowance of $5,000. An additional six months of support may be granted provided that the Postdoc/Mentor obtains equivalent external support. Appointees are eligible for health insurance through UC San Diego.

Candidate application materials including a current CV, summary of doctoral dissertation, statement of research, mentor request form and two confidential letters of recommendation are due by October 20, 2017. Mentor letters are due by November 3, 2017. Successful candidates are expected to start before December 1, 2018.