Company Internal Guidebook
Scripps Oceanography, a renowned institution based at the University of California, San Diego, provides a wealth of resources for faculty and researchers working in the field of oceanography. These resources encompass funding, collaboration, state-of-the-art facilities, and career development opportunities.
One of the key offerings is the Postdoctoral Scholar Awards, which provide institution-wide postdoctoral positions across various research areas. These two-year appointments offer salary, benefits, and research allowances, encouraging interaction with faculty mentors and existing programs, and supporting independent, creative research projects [1].
Scripps boasts a wide range of research programs spanning biological, physical, chemical, geological, geophysical, and atmospheric sciences. It operates advanced oceanographic research vessels that serve as mobile labs and observatories, supporting research and educational activities globally [1][5].
Prospective postdocs and researchers are encouraged to connect with Scripps faculty members to identify mutual research interests, which facilitates collaboration and resource sharing. Faculty profiles are publicly available for this purpose [1].
Beyond academic positions, Scripps offers various employment opportunities, including engineering roles supporting oceanographic infrastructure, and temporary staffing services with benefits and development opportunities [3].
Researchers can apply for ship time aboard Scripps research vessels via merit-based awards to conduct sea-based research and instruction, with proposal deadlines posted annually [4].
Scripps collaborates with entities such as the Desert Research Institute and NOAA to secure funding for research addressing environmental challenges, expanding research capacity and community engagement [5].
Additional resources include Dependent Care Travel Grants for Researchers and Project Scientists, information on the SIO Parking Supplement, specific procedures and locations for handling physical mail, a Scripps Style Guide, and virtual backgrounds for Zoom meetings.
Access to Scripps buildings requires a Campus One Card ID and is subject to approval. Presentations for All Hands events, Institutional Seminars, and more are available, but require login.
For faculty members, resources include agendas, minutes, and other documents for internal deliberations (access is limited). Additionally, teaching narrative samples and documents for preparing academic file presentations are available, though they also require login.
Lastly, Scripps offers Entrepreneurial Resources for protecting and developing innovations, and rules and applications for pier access are available for research purposes, scientific diving, sampling, or instrument testing.
These resources collectively support faculty and researchers in advancing oceanographic science through funding, collaboration, state-of-the-art facilities, specialized vessel access, and career development opportunities at Scripps Oceanography [1][3][4][5].
In this extended context of Scripps Oceanography, resources not only include academic positions and funding for research but also extend to lifestyle choices advocating sustainable living. Home-and-garden programs focusing on sustainable gardening techniques and eco-friendly housing designs could be a beneficial addition, enhancing the institution's commitment to oceanographic science while promoting a lifestyle in harmony with nature (home-and-garden, sustainable-living). Faculty and researchers at Scripps may find it enriching to engage with these programs to further their understanding of the interconnections between land and sea ecosystems (sustainable-living).
