Green Foundation Postdoctoral Scholar & Miles Fellow Search - 2026

Position overview

Position title: Green Foundation Postdoctoral Scholar / John W. Miles Postdoctoral Fellow

Salary range: $75,000/yr with $3,000/yr of discretionary research funds

Application Window

Open date: September 30, 2025

Next review date: Sunday, Nov 9, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, Nov 9, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

The Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics (IGPP) at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego, has three openings starting in 2026: up to two Green Foundation postdoctoral scholars in any area of geophysics; and one Miles Fellowship in computational or theoretical geophysics.

The PhD awarded to the applicant must have a date no earlier than 4 years before the application deadline, and no later than 6 months after it, though the 4-year limit may be extended up to one year to allow for parental leaves. The appointment cannot start until after the award of the PhD.

This is an in-person position with primary work location on the UC San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography campus.

We seek individuals who show evidence of producing, and continuing to produce, research in geophysics that is of the highest quality.

Green Foundation scholars will be 50% supported from the Green Foundation for Earth Sciences, matched with extramural funds for specific research projects. Miles Postdoctoral Fellows are 100% supported by the Green Foundation and do not require matching funds. Before submitting an application, applicants should contact potential IGPP mentors to find out if they have a suitable project and matching funds. Green scholars are encouraged to broaden their experience through interaction with other researchers at IGPP; individual research goals may be pursued if project progress can be maintained. Information on recent IGPP research is available at

Starting salary is $75,000/yr plus benefits, along with $3,000/yr of discretionary research funds.

Applications are due by October 31, 2025, and should be submitted online here. You should initiate contact with prospective mentor(s) well before this date, to establish if a mentor will be able to provide you with 50% support, and is interested in doing so.

All positions are subject to availability of funding.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Must currently be enrolled in a PhD program or have completed a PhD program.

Must have research experience in any area of geophysics.

Must have experience working in collaboration with other scientists.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Ph.D. in the field of geophysics

Preferred qualifications

N/A

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Dissertation Abstract - 1 page
• Statement of Research Plans - Up to 2 pages on standard letter paper 8.5" x 11" not including references; 12 pt font size, 1 inch margins on all sides
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. (1-2 pages, 12 point) including a list of publications

Reference requirements

• 2 letters of reference required

If referee contact names are provided by deadline, application is noted as complete. There will be one week’s grace period to receive letters after the application deadline. In order for reviewers to view all portions of the application, we are requesting that reference writers submit their letters electronically using the link that will be emailed to them once the applicant enters their information on their application. Reference requests are generated automatically by Recruit. Thank you for your assistance in making this electronic review process successful.

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San Diego, CA