[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoc position at Scripps Institution of Oceanography

[Eric J. Morgan]

Postdoc in regional to global cycling of atmospheric O2 and CO2

We invite qualified applicants to apply for a postdoctoral scholar 
position within the lab of Professor Ralph Keeling at the Scripps 
Institution of Oceanography (SIO), to conduct research on atmospheric O2 
and CO2 cycling. The position focuses on the interpretation of 
high-resolution time series of atmospheric O2 and CO2 to produce new 
insights into regional- to global-scale cycling of O2 and CO2. The 
successful applicant will participate in a Schmidt Ocean Sciences 
Virtual Institute, InMOS (Integration of Models and Observations Across 
Scales), an international team spanning eleven institutions, focused on 
producing new syntheses of the ocean storage and cycling of carbon, 
oxygen, and heat. Important goals of the project include developing 
modeling tools for determining regional air-sea fluxes of O2 and CO2 
from high resolution atmospheric timeseries and using these flux 
estimates to improve understanding of ocean biogeochemical processes. 
The project includes a particular focus on interpreting new measurements 
to be conducted at Cape Point South Africa. The position will be based 
at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography with the possibility of 
travel occasionally to South Africa to assist with field support.

Candidates must have a PhD in earth sciences, physics, math, or a 
closely related discipline, or equivalent experience, have experience 
with computing, data analysis, and with working with observational data. 
The ideal candidate would have experience and knowledge of marine 
biogeochemistry, atmospheric tracer modeling, and geochemical or 
geophysical measurement techniques. The candidate is expected to work 
closely with members of the Keeling lab who bring skills in atmospheric 
measurements and modeling, with other InMOS team members who bring in 
skills ocean modeling and observations. Candidates are required to have 
completed a Ph.D. prior to starting the appointment.

The fulltime, onsite position is in La Jolla, CA and is now open, and 
includes a minimum stipend of $69,209 plus benefits (higher for 
applicants with postdoc experience). The position is a full-time 
appointment for one year, with the potential for renewal up to 4 years. 
Appointment durations vary depending on the length of the research 
project. Total duration of an individual’s postdoctoral service may not 
exceed five years, including postdoctoral service at other institutions. 
Appointees are eligible to participate in the University of California 
Postdoctoral Scholar Benefits Plan.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please 
e-mail a curriculum vitae with publications list, a statement of 
research interests and contact information for two references to Eric 
Morgan at ejmorgan at ucsd.edu

UC San Diego is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and 
welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and 
impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, 
national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other 
legally protected status.

-- 
Eric J. Morgan
Assistant Project Scientist
University of California, San Diego
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
8650 Naga Lane
212 Vaughan Hall
La Jolla, CA 92037 USA

Tel: +1 858-822-1642

https://ejmorgan.scrippsprofiles.ucsd.edu/