Observational Air-Sea Interactions - Assistant Professor

Observational Air-Sea Interactions – Assistant Professor (SIO, UC San Diego)

The Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) at the University of California San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Observational Air-Sea Interactions. The successful candidate will establish a vigorous research program and provide intellectual leadership while complementing existing expertise at SIO and other UC San Diego departments.

Salary: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $119,300–$139,100. The posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step  base salary range, from the salary table(s), for this position is $80,800–$104,700. Off‑scale salaries and other components of pay are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. Next review date:
Monday, Mar 30 2026. Final date:
Monday, Feb 15 2027.

• Develop a strong extramurally supported research program.
• Contribute to teaching, mentoring, and advising for the Climate – Ocean – Atmosphere Program (graduate students) and the Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences major (undergraduates).
• Engage in service within SIO and UC San Diego.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants are required to have a PhD in Physical Oceanography, Atmospheric Science, or a related discipline, or to be enrolled in a PhD program in those fields with an expected graduation date no later than July 1 2026.

Preferred candidates will have a competitive record of publication and service, and evidence of strong potential to secure extramural funding and conduct an active research program while contributing to impactful undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.

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