The Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California in San Diego invites applications to fill one or more positions at the assistant, associate (tenured) or full professor (tenured) levels in fields related to the physical, chemical or biological basis of natural and anthropogenic climate change. We seek an interdisciplinary scientist and educator to establish a vigorous research program and to provide intellectual leadership in climate related issues to the broader Scripps community of scientists.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach graduate level courses, both in the general area of climate sciences as well as in specialized areas of research, and will be encouraged to participate in undergraduate teaching at UC San Diego. The position requires a PhD degree and a competitive record of publication consistent with opportunity, as well as evidence of the ability to conduct and fund an active research program and, for more senior candidates, of the ability to mentor graduate students and junior colleagues.

Review of applications will begin December 21, 2006, and will continue until positions are filled. Applicants should send a letter including descriptions of their teaching experience, research interests, a list of publications, and the names of at least five potential referees to:

Chair, Climate Sciences Search Committee
Department of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography

University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla CA 92093-0208 USA