Assistant Project Scientist

Position overview

Position title: ASST PROJ SCIENTIST-FY Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $74,100 - $94,200/annual.
'Off-scale salaries', i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. The posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2024-25-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment.

Application Window

Open date: February 2, 2026
Most recent review date: Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Monday, Feb 1, 2027 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 Department of Marine Physical Laboratory Division (MPL) within the Scripps Institution of Oceanography 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 an Assistant Project Scientist for an open search.

The candidate is responsible for effectively working within a research team and collaborating with colleagues outside UCSD while demonstrating the capacity to work autonomously. The candidate's responsibility involves underwater noise analyses, including vessel and other anthropogenic sound source studies, near and far-field acoustic modeling and model validation, coordinating field work, working with national and international noise communities, and guiding students and postdocs within the group.

At UC San Diego, Assistant 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. The areas of research include Ocean Acoustics and Ocean Instrumentation and Technology.

All positions are subject to availability of funding.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled based on the on-going needs of the Marine Physical Laboratory Division.

Department: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/mpl

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Ph.D. in Oceanography

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Demonstrated experience in Ocean Acoustics and Ocean Instrumentation and Technology.

Preferred qualifications
Strong understanding of underwater noise analyses, including vessel and other anthropogenic sound source studies, near and far-field acoustic modeling and model validation.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research
• List of Publications - Include a current list of publications

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Please provide contact information (e.g. home institution, email, website, etc.)

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04425

Help contact: t7nguyen@ucsd.edu