Cecil H. and Ida M. Green Foundation Postdoctoral Scholars Search - 2027

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego’s Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics (IGPP) at Scripps invites applications for two Cecil H. and Ida M. Green Foundation Postdoctoral Scholars in geophysics starting in 2027.

The appointment is 100% funded by the Green Foundation and requires PhD not earlier than 3 years before deadline and within 6 months after deadline, with possible extension for parental leave. The position is in-person at UC San Diego Scripps campus; applications due by 11/8/2026; salary starting at

Qualifications

• Must have research experience in geophysics.
• Must have experience working in collaboration with other scientists.
• Must be nearing completion of a PhD or have completed a PhD.

Skills

Geophysics research

Collaborative research

Close-to-PhD status

Education

PhD in Geophysics or related field

Job description

Position overview

Position title: Cecil H. and Ida M. Green Foundation Postdoctoral Scholar

Salary range: $75,000/yr with $3,000/yr of discretionary research funds

Application Window

Open date: September 30, 2026

Next review date: Sunday, Nov 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, Nov 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

The Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics (IGPP) at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego, has two openings for Cecil H. and Ida M. Green Foundation Postdoctoral Scholars in any area of geophysics starting in 2027.

The PhD awarded to the applicant must have a date no earlier than 3 years before the application deadline, and no later than 6 months after it, though the 3-year limit may be extended up to one year to allow for parental leaves.

The appointment cannot start until after the award of the PhD.

This is an in-person position with primary work location on the UC San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography campus.

We seek individuals who show evidence of producing, and continuing to produce, research in geophysics that is of the highest quality.

Cecil H. and Ida M. Green Foundation Postdoctoral Scholars will be 100% supported from the Green Foundation for Earth Sciences. Before submitting an application, applicants should contact potential IGPP mentors to assess their availability to supervise the proposed research project. Cecil H. and Ida M. Green Foundation Postdoctoral Scholars are encouraged to broaden their experience through interaction with other researchers at IGPP. Information on recent IGPP research is available at the IGPP Website.

Starting salary is $75,000/yr plus benefits, along with $3,000/yr of discretionary research funds. Financial assistance for sponsorship of F-1 STEM OPT and J-1 visas is available.

Applications are due by November 8, 2026, and should be submitted online here. Applicants should initiate contact with prospective mentor(s) well before this date.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Must be nearing completion of a PhD program, or have completed a PhD program.
• Must have research experience in any area of geophysics.
• Must have experience working in collaboration with other scientists.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

• Ph.D. in the field of geophysics, or a closely related discipline (for example physics, applied mathematics, engineering).

Preferred qualifications

N/A

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Dissertation Abstract - 1 page
• Statement of Research Plans - Up to 2 pages on standard letter paper 8.5\" x 11\" not including references; 12 pt font size, 1 inch margins on all sides
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. (1-2 pages, 12 point) including a list of publications

Reference requirements

• 2 letters of reference required

If referee contact names are provided by deadline, application is noted as complete. There will be one week's grace period to receive letters after the application deadline. In order for reviewers to view all portions of the application, we are requesting that reference writers submit their letters electronically using the link that will be emailed to them once the applicant enters their information on their application. Reference requests are generated automatically by Recruit. Thank you for your assistance in making this electronic review process successful.

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Job location

San Diego, CA