2010 Scripps Postdoctoral Scholars

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Job summary

A prominent research institution in La Jolla, California, seeks postdoctoral scholars for one-year appointments, with the possibility of a second year. Candidates are expected to conduct independent research and interact with mentors before applying. A PhD is required, and the minimum stipend is $45,000 annually. interested applicants should prepare application materials, including letters of recommendation.

Qualifications

• PhD degree completed prior to taking up the appointment and received no earlier than January 1, 2007.
• Current and former Scripps Postdocs are not eligible for these awards.

Responsibilities

• Interact with existing programs and contact potential mentors.
• Contribute to independent, creative research.

Education

PhD degree

Job description

Overview

The Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) in La Jolla, California, invites applications for Institution-wide Post-Graduate positions in major research areas at Scripps. Scripps conducts physical, chemical, biological, geological, and geophysical studies of the oceans, earth, and atmosphere. 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 applications.

Research activities at SIO can be explored by viewing profiles of the Principal Investigators at Scripps.

Responsibilities

• Interact with existing programs and contact potential mentors to identify mutual research interests prior to submitting applications.
• Contribute to independent, creative research with potential for future independent work.

Qualifications

• PhD degree completed prior to taking up the appointment and received no earlier than January 1, 2007.
• Current and former Scripps Postdocs are not eligible for these awards.

Details

• Appointments are for one year, with renewal for a second year by mutual agreement.
• Salary based on the University of California pay scale, plus benefits; minimum stipend for 2010 awards is $45,000 per year.
• Deadline for applications: March 1, 2010; successful candidates are expected to start before December 1, 2010.
• Applications must include two confidential letters of recommendation and a letter of support from a potential Scripps mentor.

Information

• Contact: Chair, Scripps Institutional Postdoctoral Awards Committee, c/o Carrie Byrd, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, MC0210, La Jolla, CA 92093-0210; [e-mail]
• UCSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity.

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