UC San Diego IGPP Green Foundation Postdoctoral Scholars 2027 (Geophysics)
University of California San Diego
Two funded geophysics postdoctoral positions at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography/IGPP start in 2027. Salary is USD 75,000 per year plus benefits and USD 3,000 per year in discretionary research funds. Contact a prospective IGPP mentor before applying. Deadline: 8 November 2026, 11:59 pm Pacific Time.
The Cecil H. and Ida M. Green Foundation supports two postdoctoral scholars in any area of geophysics at the Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics. Researchers will work in person on the UC San Diego Scripps campus, develop a proposed geophysics project with an available IGPP mentor, and interact with other institute scientists. The position is fully salary-supported by the Green Foundation.
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Benefits
Starting salary USD 75,000 per year plus employee benefits and USD 3,000 per year in discretionary research funds. The Green Foundation funds the scholar position. UC San Diego states financial assistance for F-1 STEM OPT and J-1 visa sponsorship is available.
Eligibility summary
Applicants must be nearing completion of a PhD or have completed one, with research experience in geophysics and collaboration. The PhD award date must be no more than three years before the 8 November 2026 application deadline and no more than six months after it; parental leave can extend the earlier limit by up to one year. A geophysics or closely related PhD is required before the appointment begins. The university does not state a nationality restriction.
Requirements
Contact potential IGPP mentors before submitting to confirm availability. Submit the online UC San Diego Recruit application by 8 November 2026 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time. The appointment starts only after the PhD is awarded and is based in person in San Diego.
Documents required
One-page dissertation abstract; research plan of up to two pages (excluding references); one-to-two-page CV including publications; and two letters of reference. Referee names entered by the deadline allow a one-week grace period for their letters.
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How to submit applications
Official UC San Diego listing JPF04643 verified 19 October 2026. Deadline is 8 November 2026 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time; the structured deadline field stores the official clock time without a timezone. Two in-person geophysics postdoctoral openings; contact a mentor before applying. Salary and research funds are annual.
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