Faculty Positions

Recruitment Plan #4-888

Ocean Sensors

The Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) invites applications to fill one or more positions at the Assistant, Associate (tenured) or Full Professor (tenured) levels in fields related to the research on, and development of, ocean sensors, with particular emphasis on sensors for biological and chemical variables. We seek an innovative individual who will establish a vigorous independent research program that complements established capabilities at Scripps.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach graduate level courses, and will be encouraged to participate in undergraduate teaching at UCSD. The position requires a Ph.D. degree and a competitive record of publication as well as evidence of the ability to conduct and fund an active research program and, for more senior candidates, of the ability to mentor graduate students and junior colleagues. The salary will depend on the experience of the successful applicant and will be based on the University of California pay scale.

Review of applications will begin July 16, 2007, and will continue until position(s) are filled. Applicants should submit their CV, a letter including descriptions of research interests and teaching interests/experience, a list of publications, immigration status, and the names of at least five potential referees, along with their complete institution address, email address, phone and fax numbers, to: Chair, Ocean Sensors Search Committee, 0208, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093-0208, USA. Please clearly label applications "Ocean Sensors Search", and indicate the name of the journal/web site where you found this ad. Applicants are welcome to include in their cover letter a personal statement summarizing their contributions to diversity.