Assistant Professor – UC San Diego

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor focused on air-sea interactions and geophysical fluid dynamics. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and demonstrate significant research potential, along with a commitment to diversity and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Evidence of significant research potential and contributions to diversity.
• Strong commitment to mentorship and leadership in the scientific community.

Responsibilities

• Develop a robust, externally funded research program.
• Contribute to teaching physical oceanography courses.
• Support mentoring efforts in diversity.

Skills

Research potential

Diversity contributions

Mentoring experience

Education

Ph.D. in physical oceanography or relevant field

Job description

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION AT SCRIPPS INSTITUTION OF OCEANOGRAPHY, UC SAN DIEGO – Air-Sea Interactions or Geophysical Fluid Dynamics

The Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) at UC San Diego invites applications for a faculty position. We seek an outstanding scientist/educator to establish a vigorous research program and provide leadership in their field, complementing existing expertise at SIO and other UC San Diego departments. SIO is a renowned center for oceanographic, atmospheric, biological, and earth sciences, with about 200 principal investigators. UC San Diego is a top research university committed to diversity and inclusion.

We are hiring for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on innovative research in:

1. Physical processes at the air-sea interface, with a preference for sea-going observations.
2. Geophysical fluid dynamics and theoretical research related to oceanic phenomena.

The successful candidate will develop a strong, externally funded research program, contribute to teaching in physical oceanography, and support diversity and mentoring efforts.

Application deadline for full consideration: December 31, 2019. Apply here: https://apptrkr.com/1677353

Qualifications include a Ph.D. in physical oceanography or a relevant field, evidence of research potential, service, diversity contributions, and mentoring experience. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and UC pay scales.

UCSD is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.