What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant, Associate or Full Project Scientist- Geosciences Research Division position at UC San Diego?
Position overview
Position title : Project Scientist (FY) - Assistant, Associate, or Full
Salary range : A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $74,100 - $94,200.
The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and / or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position : Salary Scale Represented and Salary Scale Non-Represented
Application Window
Open date : February 5, 2025
Next review date : Monday, Mar 10, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date : Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Geosciences Research Division (GRD) within the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body, and invites applications from qualified individuals for a Project Scientist for an open search.
The Geosciences Research Division seeks to hire one Project Scientist in the following area :
- MC-ICPMS instrumentation and clean lab management
The candidate is responsible for effectively working within a research team and collaborating with colleagues outside UCSD while demonstrating the capacity to work autonomously. They will join an active research group of geochemists currently at SIO and assist with the management of the newly completed Scripps Geochemical Research Lab-a metal-free clean lab and multi collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (MC-ICPMS) instrumentation.
The Project Scientist will be responsible for providing daily support in the clean lab and MC-ICPMS facilities with tasks including management of laboratory logistics, instrument maintenance, training, and troubleshooting as well as the development of new analytical techniques. The successful applicant will work with faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars. The successful applicant should have 2 years of hands-on experience with MC-ICPMS instrumentation and experience supervising student lab assistants.
At UC San Diego, Project Scientists are academic researchers who are expected to make significant and creative contributions to a research team, but may not necessarily be a leader of a research team. They are not required to carry out independent research or develop an independent research reputation, but will publish and carry out research under the supervision of a member of the Professor or Professional Research series.
We are interested in candidates who have demonstrated excellence in research and service, and who are committed toward building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment. A competitive record of publication, as well as evidence of the ability to contribute to the success of an active research program consistent with the appointment level, is required. Candidates will be considered at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist levels.
All positions are subject to availability of funding. Positions in areas other than those listed above may become available at a later date.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled based on the on-going needs of the Geosciences Research Division.
Division : https : / / scripps.ucsd.edu / grd
Scripps Institution of Oceanography is a world-renowned center of solid Earth, planetary, oceanographic, biological, and atmospheric research committed to academic excellence and diversity within its student body, staff, and approximately 200 principal investigators (https : / / scripps.ucsd.edu / diversity ).
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
required at time of application)
Ph.D. in the field of Earth science, chemistry, environmental science, with an emphasis on geochemistry.
Experience and skill working in an analytical laboratory environment, including operating and maintaining analytical instruments.
Experience with quantitative data analysis and management skills, familiarity with PC operating systems.
Preferred qualifications
Trace metal clean laboratory management experience
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Research
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
List of Publications - Include a current list of publications
Misconduct Authorization of Information Release - Please complete the required release form found on the following link and upload it to your online application : https : / / aps.ucsd.edu / _files / Authorization_Release_of_Information_Form.pdf
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Reference requirements
Apply link : https : / / apol-recruit.ucsd.edu / JPF04191
Help contact : srhoten@ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 4010393 / PPSM-20 .
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 1001004 / Anti-Discrimination .
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.
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Job location
San Diego, CA
Salary : $74,100 - $94,200
