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Cecil H. and Ida M. Green Foundation Postdoctoral Scholar Search - 2027 University of California, San Diego in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Mechanical Engineering
Funding
Fully supported by the Green Foundation for Earth Sciences; starting salary $75,000/year plus benefits and $3,000/year in discretionary research funds.
Deadline
Nov 8, 2026
Country
United States
University
University of California, San Diego
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The Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics (IGPP) at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego, is recruiting two postdoctoral scholars for 2027 in any area of geophysics.
This search is centered at IGPP within Scripps, with an in-person appointment based on the UC San Diego Scripps campus. The postdoctoral scholars will join a research environment focused on high-quality geophysics research and are encouraged to broaden their experience through interaction with other researchers at IGPP.
The role is described as a Cecil H. and Ida M. Green Foundation Postdoctoral Scholar position, fully supported by the Green Foundation for Earth Sciences. The advert also notes that applicants should contact prospective IGPP mentors before submitting an application to assess availability to supervise the proposed research project.
The post is aimed at researchers completing or having completed a PhD, with the appointment starting after the PhD is awarded. The position includes a salary, benefits, and discretionary research funds, and the institute provides visa sponsorship assistance for eligible candidates.
Funding details
Fully supported by the Green Foundation for Earth Sciences; starting salary $75,000/year plus benefits and $3,000/year in discretionary research funds.
What's required
Applicants must be nearing completion of a PhD program or have completed a PhD program. The PhD must have been awarded no earlier than 3 years before the application deadline and no later than 6 months after it, with a possible extension of up to one year for parental leave. Applicants must have research experience in any area of geophysics and experience working in collaboration with other scientists. At the start date, a Ph.D. in geophysics or a closely related discipline such as physics, applied mathematics, or engineering is required.
How to apply
Contact prospective IGPP mentor(s) before applying to confirm supervision availability. Submit the application online at the provided UC San Diego Recruit link by the deadline and include the required dissertation abstract, research plan, CV, and two letters of reference.
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