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Institution of Oceanography Postdoctoral Scholar
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style="FONT-FAMILY: ArialMT">A leader and innovator in oceanography and marine
technology for 100 years, Scripps Institution of Oceanography is one of the
oldest and largest centers for marine science research in the world. Today,
scientific investigations at Scripps span physical, chemical, biological,
geological and geophysical studies of the oceans, earth, and
atmosphere.<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: ArialMT">Among the more than 300 research programs under way
at Scripps, many are interdisciplinary, linking discoveries in one subject to
advances in other areas. This approach to basic science is now being applied to
how the physical environment affects life systems and to aspects of global
change, ocean pollution, and marine resources.<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: ArialMT">At Scripps, observation, measurement, and
collection of samples and data are accomplished on global, regional, and local
scales by extensive shipboard, ground, and aerial operations and include remote
sensing by satellites and the use of wide-ranging instrument networks.
Theoretical developments and modeling play a strong role in data interpretation
and guide the design and implementation of experimental
work.<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: ArialMT">The Scripps Postdoctoral program offers several
positions each year to new or recent doctorates in the general research areas of
<FONT class=Apple-style-span color=#1921a2><FONT class=Apple-style-span
face=Times size=4><SPAN class=Apple-style-span style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"><B>Oceans
& Atmospheres, Biology or Earth Science</B></SPAN></FONT></FONT>.
Information about ongoing research projects at Scripps can be found on web pages
for Scripps Researchers at <A href="http://sio.ucsd.edu/Research/People/"><SPAN
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, where candidates may identify potential postdoctoral mentors. Applicants must
specify at least one (and no more than three) potential mentor(s) on the
application form. Direct communication with the potential mentors is encouraged
and a letter of support from the relevant person is a required part of the
application. Two external letters of reference are also
required.<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: ArialMT">Applications are <B><FONT class=Apple-style-span
color=#a20c0c>due by February 29th </FONT></B>and successful candidates can
begin work at Scripps any time after notification and before December 1st of the
year the award is given. To be eligible for one of these awards, an applicants
<B>must have received the doctorate degree within the past 3 years, or provide a
certified letter from a university official stating that they have completed all
of the requirements for their degree, including completion of their final
thesis, prior to the start of the appointment. </B>The program is not open to
current or former Scripps Graduate or Postgraduate
researchers.<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: ArialMT">Awards are competitive with a major emphasis on
potential for independent, creative research. The positions are <B>initially for
one year, with renewal for a second year, subject to satisfactory
performance.</B><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: ArialMT">Recipients of the 2008 Scripps Postdoctoral awards
will receive a minimum stipend of <FONT class=Apple-style-span face=Times
size=4><SPAN class=Apple-style-span style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"><B><FONT
class=Apple-style-span color=#120da2>$45,000 per year</FONT></B></SPAN></FONT>,
based on the University of California pay scale. Appointees are eligible for
health insurance through UCSD.<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><FONT size=3><SPAN><STRONG><FONT
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Diego<o:p></o:p></FONT></STRONG></SPAN></FONT></P>
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