Position overview Position title: Postdoc - Employee Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $74,000/yr. The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position: Table 23. “Off-scale salaries”, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the
designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. Application Window Open date: September 4, 2026 Next review date: Friday, Oct 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Sunday, Jan 31, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review
date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description 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. 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 at Scripps can be
explored by viewing profiles of the Principal Investigators at Scripps. 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. Successful candidates are expected to start before December 1, 2027. For instructions about the Scripps Postdoctoral Program, Reference Letters, and Mentor Support Letters, go to Scripps Institutional
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