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UC San Diego

Earth Section Geodesy Researcher- Assistant, Associate, or Full

UC San Diego, San Diego, California, United States, 92189


Position Overview

Position Title:

Non-SenateSalary Range:

Rank and salary will be consistent with the applicant's qualifications, experience and University of California pay scales. A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $87,100-$169,900. The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.Application Window

Open Date:

February 28, 2024Most Recent Review Date:

Thursday, Aug 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.Final Date:

Thursday, Feb 27, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.Position Description

The Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego invites applications for a full-time Researcher position to be funded by extramural research grants and contracts in the area of Geodesy. We seek outstanding candidates with expertise in areas including marine and/or terrestrial geodesy, satellite geodesy, seafloor positioning, reference frames, processing and analysis of geodetic positions (e.g., GNSS, InSAR), modeling geophysical processes, time series analysis and data science (e.g., machine learning). The successful candidate will be distinguished by a deep understanding of geodetic methods and applications.The Researcher series at Scripps Oceanography parallels the Professor series in terms of research and service, but it carries no teaching requirements. Researchers receive eleven-month appointments with 25% salary support from institutional sources but are expected to establish an externally funded research program that provides the remainder of their salary support. Researchers at Scripps often obtain educator appointments as well and serve as graduate student and postdoc advisors.We seek motivated research geodesists to take advantage of new funding opportunities to expand the pool of geodesists in the U.S. through innovative research and mentoring students and postdocs and supporting a new geodesy track within the existing geophysical curriculum. The candidate's research program will complement and possibly overlap other research efforts at the Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics such as the Seafloor Geodesy Equipment Pool, the Scripps Orbit and Permanent Array Center (SOPAC), and the Satellite Geodesy group. Initial funding may be available from grants already awarded to these groups.We are interested in candidates who have demonstrated excellence in research and service, and who are committed toward building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment. A competitive record of publication, as well as evidence of the ability to conduct and fund an active research program consistent with the appointment level, is required. Candidates will be considered at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Researcher levels. The ranks of Associate and Full level are expected to have a record of securing extramural funding. Rank and salary will be consistent with the applicant's qualifications, experience, and University of California pay scales.Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

(required at time of application):Candidates are required to hold a Ph.D. in an area of Earth and Ocean Science, Physics, Engineering, or other related field, preferably with a record of geodetic-related research experience.Must have a record of publication commensurate with the level of appointment.Must have evidence of the ability to conduct and fund an active research program consistent with the appointment level.Preferred Qualifications:Candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in research and service, and who are committed to building an equitable and diverse university environment.Candidates will be considered at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Researcher levels. A record of publication and service commensurate with the level of appointment is required. Candidates at the Associate and Full level are expected to have a record of securing extramural funding.Application Requirements

Document Requirements:Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Cover LetterStatement of ResearchStatement of Teaching (Optional)Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity.Misc / Additional (Optional)Reference Requirements:

3 required (contact information only). Applicants will be asked to name references to complete their application, but the references will not be asked to provide letters unless SIO requests them.Apply Link:

https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03885Help Contact:

srhoten@ucsd.eduAbout UC San Diego

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.Job Location

La Jolla, CA

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