Graduate StudentResource Center

The ONDAS and Transfer Student Centers are both hiring Graduate Student Program Assistants for the 2020-2021 academic year. These positions begin in Summer 2020 and provide critical support to both undergraduates and the Centers. The application deadline has been extended to July 15th, 2020 at 5pm. Read on for more info!

The Department of Black Studies is now accepting applications for Teaching Assistantships for the 2020-2021 academic year. Read on for more information on the positions and how to complete an application.

Are you feeling like this just wasn't the year to be truly productive? Are you feeling isolated from colleagues? Are you hoping to turn things around with your writing this summer? Read on for tips from the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD), an independent professional development, training, and mentoring community. Membership (free for UCSB students!) provides several forms of professional support to help combat common problems academics face - find out more here.

Graduate students are invited to attend and present their research at City of Hope’s 4th Annual Biomedical Research Graduate Student Symposium, to be held via Zoom on August 28, 2020. The submission deadline for abstracts is July 31, 2020 and presenters may be eligible for monetary prizes. Read on for more details!

The Graduate Simulation Seminar Series (GS^3) is back for Summer 2020! They are offering a 10-week seminar program featuring talks from a diverse set of graduate students and/or postdocs who use simulation in their research, representing a wide swath of academic disciplines across UCSB. Interested in presenting? The best presentations by graduate students and postdocs will be awarded prizes. Read on for more info about the series and how you can present.

Interested in a career beyond the academy, and want to learn more about the essentials of crafting it? Join these professional development webinars from Beyond the Professoriate for a jump start. They are free to join and also available to watch on replays. Advance registration is required.

UC Santa Barbara's ​Office of Instructional Consultation is hiring an Instructional Media Designer. This position is paid as an hourly Student Assistant appointment at $21/hour. Position requires at least 10 hours/week through Summer and Fall quarters. Apply today!

Beyond the Professoriate recently hosted its 7th annual career conference for PhD students. UCSB's Individualized Professional Skills (IPS) Program provided grants for both graduate students and postdocs to attend this important conference. Read on to learn about their experiences!

Designed to create the data scientists of tomorrow from qualified STEM academics, this full-time, eight-week program provides the skills needed to succeed in the “best job in America.” 82% of ​their students are employed within 6 months of completing the program. Learn more and apply today!

A UC Santa Barbara graduate alumni shared that their employer, ServiceTitan, is looking to hire qualified UCSB graduate students. ServiceTitan is ​an all-in-one software for commercial and residential HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other field service businesses. Read on for more info!

Check out these free virtual seminars on career development by the University of Delaware's Professional and Continuing Studies. Learn how to job search during the COVID-19 pandemic, how to establish your social media presence, how to network, and how to ace the virtual interview. This series will run through August. Read on for more info on dates and how to register.

The Postdoc Academy is a comprehensive program that supports skill development throughout postdoc training, from orientation to your next career step. The next Postdoc Academy starts June 22, 2020. Read on for more details and to register!

Join UCSB's Office of Development on June 2nd & 16th to connect with UCSB Physics alumni for a facilitated Q&A about life during and after college with a degree in Physics.

Are you feeling like this just wasn't the year to be truly productive? Are you hoping to turn things around with your writing this summer? Read on for tips from the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD), an independent professional development, training, and mentoring community. Membership (free for UCSB students!) provides several forms of professional support to help combat common problems academics face - find out more here.

UC Santa Barbara's Foundations in the Humanities is a restorative justice program that uses the study of literature to help incarcerated participants develop the habits of mind, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills necessary to cultivate and maintain respectful and productive social relationships. The program is accepting applications for 2020-21 graduate instructors to teach the program. Find out more today!

Are you interested in helping your fellow grad students find careers outside of academia? The UCSB Beyond Academia organizing committee is now recruiting graduate students and postdocs to join the team for next year’s conference, where you can have the opportunity to develop transferable skills that are ​valuable to careers both inside and outside of the academy. Come to ​the next recruitment session on June 5!

The IPS Program is still accepting applications for new grant awards and welcomes students to apply for opportunities that are facilitated ​virtually, such as online trainings and certification programs. Read on for more info!

Are you a rising leader interested in confronting the nation’s most pressing challenges through public service? The Presidential Management Fellows Program is one of the most prestigious leadership and professional development programs of the U.S. Government. Learn more about the 2021 Fellowship during this virtual info session on Wednesday, May 27th.

Interested in applying for a federal job? The US Office of Personnel Management is hosting a range of free webinars on topics like writing your federal resume, navigating USAJOBS, and interviewing. The webinars are capped at 1,500 people, so reserve your spot today!

To learn more about the academic culture and teaching opportunities at community colleges, the Graduate Division recently hosted a discussion with community college professors and professionals. These experts discussed the range of opportunities these schools offer. Read on to access a recording of the panel and some frequently asked questions.