Faculty Position – UCSD

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine research institution in California is inviting applications for a faculty position focused on experimental ocean acoustics. The successful candidate will establish an innovative research program, contribute to teaching, and collaborate with various departments. Candidates must have a PhD in Oceanography or related fields, with a strong publication record and ability to secure funding.

Qualifications

• Proven competitive record of publication and service.
• Ability to secure extramural funding.
• Experience or potential to lead a sea-going research program.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an innovative research program in experimental ocean acoustics.
• Contribute to teaching and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students.
• Collaborate with SIO and UCSD departments for interdisciplinary research.

Skills

Innovative research program establishment

Teaching and mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Oceanography, Physics, Engineering or a related field

Job description

Overview

FACULTY POSITION AT SCRIPPS INSTITUTION OF OCEANOGRAPHY, UCSD – Ocean Acoustics

Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) at the University of California San Diego invites applications for an Associate or Full Professor position with a research focus on experimental ocean acoustics. The successful candidate will establish a vigorous research program and provide intellectual leadership in the field while complementing existing expertise at Scripps and other UCSD departments. SIO is a renowned center of marine research with a commitment to academic excellence and diversity. The department seeks candidates who have demonstrated leadership in teaching, research, and service toward an equitable and diverse scholarly environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an innovative research program in experimental ocean acoustics, including areas such as marine physics, underwater sound propagation theory/modeling, ambient sound, signal processing, and acoustic sensing technology development.
• Contribute to teaching and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students and provide leadership in classroom instruction.
• Collaborate with SIO and UCSD departments to advance interdisciplinary research and secure extramural funding.

Qualifications

• PhD in Oceanography, Physics, Engineering or a related field.
• Competitive record of publication and service, and evidence of ability or strong potential to secure extramural funding.
• Experience or potential to lead a sea-going research program and mentor students; strong teaching credentials preferred.

Application Details

Note: The deadline and some components in the original posting are outdated. This posting requires the standard UCSD/California pay scale considerations for rank and appointment. For full consideration, please refer to the official UCSD Careers page and the SIO personnel notice for current application instructions.