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Scripps Postdoctoral Award - 2027 University of California, San Diego in United States

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Geology

Funding

24 months of salary with a minimum annual stipend of $74,000 plus benefits and a one-time research allowance of $6,000; health insurance through UC San Diego.

Deadline

Jan 31, 2027

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United States

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University of California, San Diego

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Geology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Biology
Mathematics
Atmospheric Science
Geophysics
Marine Biology
Earth Science
Oceanography
Environmental Policy
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About this position

Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego is inviting applications for one or more institution-wide postdoctoral positions across the major research areas pursued at Scripps.

The award is designed to support early-career postdoctoral researchers who want to develop independent, creative projects that are distinctive to Scripps and who can connect their work with existing programs and facilities at the institution. The position sits within a major marine science environment where research spans the oceans, earth, atmosphere, and their physical, chemical, biological, geological, and geophysical dimensions.

Successful applicants are expected to work closely with SIO faculty mentors and align their project with mutual research interests before submission. The program emphasizes originality and the opportunity to engage with the breadth of research activity and resources at SIO/UC San Diego.

The award is for two years, with continuation into the second year dependent on performance and progress, and includes salary support, benefits, and a research allowance.

Funding details

24 months of salary with a minimum annual stipend of $74,000 plus benefits and a one-time research allowance of $6,000; health insurance through UC San Diego.

What's required

Candidates must be pursuing a PhD in ocean, earth or atmospheric sciences, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, environmental policy or a related field at the time of application. By the start date, the PhD must be conferred by November 30, 2027. Applicants must have no more than 3 years of total postdoctoral experience at the time of appointment. Preference is given to candidates who bring something unique and new to Scripps.

How to apply

Contact a potential SIO mentor and identify mutual research interests before applying. Prepare and upload a CV, a one-page dissertation summary, a research statement, and the required mentor support letter(s). Submit referee contact names and ensure two reference letters are received by the specified deadlines via Recruit.

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