Assistant, Associate, or Project Scientist

Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist

University of California San Diego

Position title: Assistant/Associate/Full Project Scientist

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $80,800 - $115,400. Off‑scale salaries, i.e. a salary 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 set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment.

Open date: February 4, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Mar 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Feb 4, 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.

The candidate will engage in several related lines of investigation. Key is research towards improving CW3E's operational subseasonal‑and‑seasonal (S
· S) weather and climate prediction effort and involves creative research on sources and mechanisms of predictability necessary for future forecast improvement.

In this vein, the candidate will obtain results on the role of ENSO in seasonal prediction, specifically with respect to storm type, i.e. atmospheric rivers and other storms.

In a related line of inquiry, the candidate will investigate the role of convection in atmospheric rivers (AR) evolution, predictability and impacts.

In another related research thrust, the candidate will investigate the role of climate change in S
· S now and in future climate projections.

We are seeking a well‑rounded hydroclimate scientist able to creatively contribute to and evolve several related projects. The candidate should be able to work effectively and in an organized manner both individually and as part of a group. The candidate must be able to convey research results clearly in oral and written formats.

PhD in atmospheric or climate science and several years experience working creatively (as evidenced by relevant publications) on research topics in hydro‑meteorology and hydro‑climate.

Evidence of subseasonal‑and‑seasonal (S
· S) – and AR‑relevant research and collaborative work in climate science is a plus.

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• Misconduct Authorization of Information Release – Please complete the required release form and upload it to your online application.

• 5-7 required (contact information only)

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La Jolla, CA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university‑controlled properties.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment.