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The Scripps Institution of Oceanography, a division of the University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego), is currently inviting applications for a variety of job openings. These positions span across academics, staff, researchers, and more, making it an exciting opportunity for those interested in oceanography, marine biology, earth sciences, and related disciplines.
Scripps Oceanography, one of the world's oldest and most important centers for ocean and earth science research, has a rich history dating back to the early 20th century. It was incorporated into UC San Diego upon the university's founding in 1960 and has since played a critical role in advancing our understanding of the ocean and its influence on global climate, marine ecosystems, and environmental policy.
The mission of Scripps Oceanography is to conduct cutting-edge scientific research, provide essential data for environmental policies, collaborate with other institutions worldwide, make research data accessible to the global scientific community, and engage in public education and policy advocacy. Scripps collaborates widely with organizations like NASA, the European Space Agency, and the French National Space Agency to support climate monitoring and sustainable marine practices.
Current job openings at Scripps Oceanography include a Fire Liaison/Advisor in the GEOSCIENCES RESEARCH DIV., an External Relations Specialist, an Event Operations Crew member for the Aquarium-Museum, an Applications Programmer in the GEOSCIENCES RESEARCH DIV., a Marine Electrician for the NIMITZ MARINE FACIL, a Water Resources R&D Manager for the CLIMATE/ATMOS SCI/PHY OCEANOG, a First Assistant Engineer for the NIMITZ MARINE FACIL, and SIO Research Vessel Engine Crew and Deck Crew members on a per-diem basis for the NIMITZ MARINE FACIL.
In addition to these career positions, Scripps Oceanography offers paid student worker positions to current UC San Diego undergraduate and graduate students. These positions can be viewed and applied through Handshake. Scripps also offers a variety of summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) programs.
UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity / Staff Affirmative Action Employer. For more detailed information about Scripps Institution of Oceanography, you can visit UC San Diego’s official website, which highlights the institution’s research programs, educational offerings, history, and ongoing projects.
Interested individuals are encouraged to explore the various opportunities available at Scripps Oceanography and contribute to its mission of understanding and protecting the planet by investigating oceans, Earth, and atmosphere.
At Scripps Oceanography, individuals can further their career development in various disciplines such as oceanography, marine biology, or earth sciences, with job openings that range from Fire Liaison/Advisor, Marine Electrician, to Research Vessel Engine Crew members. Additionally, education-and-self-development opportunities are available for students, including paid positions, summer REU programs, and career-development through skill-training sessions, which can be found on Handshake.
