Post-doctoral Fellowship Opportunity at Scripps
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From: David Hilton - looking for applicants for this post-doctoral opportunity to work on noble gases and stable isotopes on geothermal fluids and groundwaters
2015 Postdoctoral Scholar Program Advertisement
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography at
the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) 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 Institution of Oceanography encompasses physical,
chemical, biological, geological, and geophysical studies of the oceans,
earth, and atmosphere. Scripps 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 their applications. Research activities at Scripps can be
explored by viewing profiles of the Principal Investigators at Scripps.
Candidates are required to have completed the PhD degree prior to taking up the appointment and should have received the degree no earlier than January 1, 2012. Current and former Scripps or UC San Diego Graduate Students and Postdocs are ineligible for these awards.
Awards are competitive with a major emphasis on potential for independent, creative research. The Postdoc positions are for one year, and award twelve months of salary with a minimum stipend of $58,000 plus benefits. An additional six months of support may be granted provided that the Postdoc obtains additional external support. Appointees are eligible for health insurance through UCSD.
The deadline for applications will be February 1, 2015, and successful candidates are expected to start before December 1, 2015. All applications, which must include two confidential letters of recommendation, and letter of support from a potential Scripps mentor, are to be submitted in electronic form, following instructions to be found here.
Further information can be obtained from:
Chair, Scripps Institutional Postdoctoral Awards Committee
c/o Ms. Carrie Byrd
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0210
La Jolla, CA 92093-0210
cbyrd@xxxxxxxx
UCSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity.
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