The Climate, Atmospheric Science, and Physical Oceanography (CASPO) Division, at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego invites applications for a 2-year postdoctoral position on north Pacific oxygen dynamics.
Specifically, the postdoc will use global and regional eddy resolving models and a range of autonomous observations to understand the role of mesoscale eddies, large scale circulation, and climate variability in driving oxygen variability and change in the northeast Pacific, and evaluate the role of low-oxygen conditions in the development of marine ecosystem extreme events in this region.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A doctoral degree in oceanography, climate/earth sciences, or a related field;
- Scientific experience in mesoscale dynamics, ocean biogeochemical cycles, and/or their interactions, though closely related research experience will also be considered;
- Excellent quantitative and computing skills; experience with High Performance Computing, open source languages (e.g. Python/Julia) and tools (e.g. Xarray/Dask) and analyzing large geophysical datasets, including models and observations;
- Experience with analyzing and/or running regional or global Earth system models including ocean biogeochemistry, particularly at high resolution;
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written as demonstrated in peer-reviewed journals; Ability to conduct independent work and work collaboratively as part of a team.
The postdoc will join Dr. Yassir Eddebbar’s research group and collaborate closely with Co-PIs Dr. Colleen Petrik at SIO, Dr. Sam Siedlecki at the University of Connecticut, and Dr. Liz Drenkard at NOAA GFDL. This position will be located at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, at UC San Diego, with a start date of September 2025 though some flexibility on start date is possible.
To apply, please include:
- a complete CV with a list of publications
- a brief 1-2 page statement of research interests
- contact information for three references.
Please email all documents as a single PDF document titled “LastName_NP_O2_Postdoc” with email subject: “NP Oxygen Postdoc” to yeddebba@ucsd.edu. Applications will be reviewed on August 1st and continue to be reviewed until this position is filled.
Appointment terms and conditions:
This position is a 2-year appointment within CASPO, at SIO, UCSD. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $66,737 - $80,034 based on level experience. This Postdoctoral Scholar position is contingent upon evidence of a doctoral degree, stated research qualifications, and documentation of employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
About UC San Diego:
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. 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. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university-controlled properties. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
We look forward to your applications. For more information or questions, please email yeddebba@ucsd.edu