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Opportunties


Position: Graduate Research Assistants

Students interested in the Atmospheric Aerosol Group can find information on applying at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography site:

  • Scripps Institution of Oceanography Graduate Student Applications

    • Positions for research assistants in the Atmospheric Aerosol Group will be available starting in June 2008 for thesis topics related to one or more of the following topic areas.

  • aerosol-cloud interactions
  • organic aerosol measurements
  • aerosol effects on climate
  • air-sea particle fluxes
  • nanoparticle thermodynamics
  • aerosol phase transitions

Position:  Postdoctoral Scholar

Research Area: Aerosol-Climate Interactions in a Regional-Global Modeling Framework
Scripps Institution of Oceanography at University of California San Diego seeks a postdoctoral research associate for modeling of regional climate. The project will
  1. Develop a unified regional-global aerosol-climate modeling framework
  2. Conduct sensitivity studies of the new modeling framework to evaluate the importance of local and global aerosol for regions of interest.
A strong background in atmospheric modeling is required, with specific experience with WRF-Chem or similar regional models of special benefit. A completed PhD, typically within the past five years, from an accredited college or university in atmospheric physics or a relevant field of engineering or science is required, along with a demonstrated commitment to publication of results. Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary. Working knowledge of Fortran and Unix/Linux is required. Hands-on experience with developing , modifying, or using atmospheric models is highly desirable. Experience with observational data analysis and massively parallel computing is an asset.   The position lasts 2 years, with an initial appointment of 1 year at $45,000-55,000 per year (higher salaries commensurate with publication record and relevant experience).  Additional information about the position, including links to recent related work by our group in Science (2004), is posted at http://aerosol.ucsd.edu. This project is part of a collaboration of Lynn Russell and Richard Somerville of Scripps with Steve Ghan and Phil Rasch of PNNL.  Please send as a pdf file a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and the names of three professional references to: Prof. Lynn Russell at lmrussell@ucsd.edu.  Scripps Institution of Oceanography at University of California San Diego is an equal opportunity employer.

Anticipated Start Date: 15 August 2009.


Please send as a single pdf file a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, your thesis abstract, publications, and the names of three professional references to:  Prof. Lynn Russell at

  • Scripps Institution of Oceanography at University of California San Diego is an equal opportunity employer.