SIO Research Vessel Deck Crew - Per Diem

Overview

Position:
Per Diem Ship Crew Member Pool. Must be able to go to sea for extended periods; typical deployments average two to three (2
- 3) months. This is a pool for ongoing opportunities on Scripps Institution of Oceanography vessels.

Embark on an adventure with Scripps Institution of Oceanography to support groundbreaking oceanographic research and travel to locations across the globe.

Filing Deadline:
Thu 9/25/2025. Availability:
Per Diem pool for crew positions on Scripps Research Vessels (R/V Roger Revelle, R/V Sally Ride, R/V Robert Gordon Sproul).

Pay and compensation are described in the posting: base pay range $25.00/hr - $75.98/hr; annual full pay range $108,910 - $158,646 (prorated if appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly equivalent: $52.16 - $75.98.

• Be part of per diem crew on research vessels; positions include Officers, Seamen, Ordinary Seaman, Marine Cook, and related roles as listed in the posting.
• Support marine research operations while deployed at sea for extended periods (typical deployments 2–3 months).
• Adhere to vessel-based safety, security, and regulatory requirements (STCW, MMC endorsements, medical certificates, TWIC, background checks).

• Valid U.S. Passport.
• Valid U.S. Coast Guard documentation and endorsements for the specific position, including:
• Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with required endorsements (VPDSD, STCW for watch standers, RFPNW/RFPEW, OICNW/OICEW for Officers).
• Medical Certificate (with valid STCW and National Expiration Dates).
• Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check clearance.

Special conditions:
Pay Transparency Act information; hourly ranges and factors used to determine compensation; vaccination policy requirements if employed by UC San Diego; anti-discrimination statement and equal opportunity employer status; UC San Diego is smoke- and tobacco-free.

• 1st Officer (Title Code: 4306) Range: $52.16 - $75.98
• 2nd Officer (Title Code: 4307) Range: $47.05 - $68.55
• 3rd Officer (Title Code: 4308) Range: $41.91 - $61.06
• Seaman (Limited or Unlimited) (Title Code: 4304) Range: $32.36 - $47.13
• Ordinary Seaman (Title Code: 4305) Range: $25.00 - $36.42
• Marine Cook and Sr. Marine Cook (Endorsements) Ranges: $26.58 - $38.72 and $33.58 - $48.92

This posting remains open as a pool for candidates throughout the year. Candidates will be contacted directly if a hitch opens up.

Ready to set sail? Apply to join the per diem pool at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and be a vital part of our mission to explore and understand the world’s oceans.

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. For UC San Diego policies on vaccination, anti-discrimination, and community principles, please refer to the university documentation linked in the posting.

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco-free environment.