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The ​UCSB Transfer Student Center seeks two 50% time Graduate Student Program Assistants for a new center dedicated to supporting the success of current and future transfer students. First consideration for applicants will be July 15.

The third annual Graduate Student Seminar Series, coordinated by students in Chemical Engineering and sponsored by the Center of MASS, will run this summer from July 6 until September 21.

If you are grad student trying to publish for the first time, you might not know ​about the etiquette of multiple submissions, submitting rejected papers, or dealing with inept reviewers. UCSB Professor Joshua Schimel answers all those questions and more!

UCSB Extension is offering a TESOL certificate program this summer. Learn to ​teach English in the USA or overseas: broaden your horizons, and gain valuable life and career experience!

Looking for a job next year? UCSB is seeking up to four half-time Graduate Student Assistants for a new, innovative, and far-reaching undergraduate student success program focused on underrepresented minority (URM) and low-income students.

Are you a grad student looking for a job? The UCSB Certified Farmers Market is looking to hire an outgoing and motivated graduate student to coordinate and run the farmers market on campus.

If you're in need of some writing assistance, check out the Monday Motivator article "Shut up and Write" by Kerry Ann Rockquemore on getting writing support.

Summer is coming, and with it, you'll forge lasting memories of ​sunny days, warm nights, and you working on your thesis, article, or dissertation. ​So I have one question for you: ​are you ready?

The UCSB Resource Center for Sexual & Gender Diversity (RCSGD) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Graduate Assistant for the 2016-2017 academic year. Applications are due by May 27.

Come to an information session by Continental Advanced Lidar Solutions who have opportunities for internships and full-time jobs for CS, CE, ME, ECE, Materials Masters and PhD students.

Registration is open for the Summer Teaching Institute for Associates (STIA). STIA supports graduate students as they design and teach summer courses as the Instructor of Record.

The UCSB Graduate Division is currently accepting applications for its Funding Peer Advisor position to begin employment in Summer 2016 and run through Spring quarter 2017.

The Entrepreneurs Association is hosting the first-ever Startup Symposium with over 15 Santa Barbara startups looking to hire graduate and undergraduate students of all disciplines ASAP.

Yardi Systems is hosting two information sessions for full time positions available for students with their master's in computer science, computer engineering, economics, mathematics, statistics, information technology, and technology management.

Career Services is hosting an information session for Ph.D. students in the life sciences who are interested in learning more about non-academic careers and a post-Ph.D. opportunity through the Keck Graduate Institute.

The gender wage gap persists, and women initiating salary negotiations may be seen as too aggressive in the workplace. An article on Vitae recently highlighted some tips for women entering into negotiations who want to earn higher wages without suffering social backlash.

The RCSGD invites proposals by April 15 for its inaugural showcase highlighting research being conducted by LGBTQ and similarly identified students, including any research related to gender and sexuality.

The facilitators from our recent presentation and slide design workshops have created dedicated websites with information and resources that you can access anytime.

The Office of International Students and Scholars offers free English conversation class to the UCSB community.

The UCSB MultiCultural Center is seeking a temporary Program Coordinator to research, plan, oversee, and implement a wide array of educational programs for the campus community.

If you're part of the academic community that loves a good research poster, then check out the following resources.

Whether you're thinking about ​joining a group, starting a group, or already in a group, you ​should do yourself and your group a favor by reading the ​blog by Chris Golde on Dissertation Writing Groups: Feedback and Motivation.

Falling Walls Lab is a global event that provides a platform for students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and young professionals from various fields to present their path-breaking ideas and research in 3 minutes.

If you were unable to attend the workshop "Controversy in the Classroom: Pedagogical techniques for a divided society," or you would like to review some of the topics discussed, here is a video of the event in its entirety.

UCSB's School for Scientific Thought is accepting applications from doctoral students and post-docs to teach science curricula to local high school students in Fall 2016. Apply by July 1!

CERN, the European Organization of Nuclear Research, has a scientific writer position available. They are looking for someone with experience ​with particle physics, journalism, or scientific publishing, and with excellent English-language skills. The deadline for applications is June 22, 2016.

Become the 2016-2017 GSA Legislative Director. Represent the interests of UCSB's graduate students and lobby on their behalf.

Chemist and entrepreneur Steven Isaacman, Ph.D., will discuss keys to success for today’s life science entrepreneur.

If you want to overcome procrastination, you'll have to ​get at the roots of your particular procrastination before attempting one of the methods for overcoming it.

Yardi Systems is hosting a Technology Job Fair tomorrow from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at their headquarters in Goleta. They are currently hiring for their development team and client services, specifically for software developers, ERP consultants, technical account managers, and technical analysts.

If you are still looking for a full-time, part-time, or internship position, come check out the Last Chance Job Fair on Wednesday, May 18.

The 1st Annual LGBTQ Research Showcase proposal deadline has been extended to Friday, May 13.

The MultiCultural Center is searching for doctoral students to participate in a panel for the upcoming Social Justice Conference on Saturday, May 7.

A free, downloadable guide from Vitae offers advice on negotiating your academic job offer.

Maximilian Stiefel, a second-year ​Ph.D. student in Geography, attended the 2016 Annual CUGH Global Health Conference as the graduate student ambassador. Read on to find out more about his experience!

Non-academic professionals with science backgrounds are joining faculty from UCSB for a day of mock interviews to help you sharpen your interviewing game, market skills gained as a graduate student, and broaden your career horizons!

The Spring 2016 Career Fair is happening this week! This two-day event features opportunities to learn about career options, network with potential employers, and get your resume into the hands of recruiters ​from diverse fields.

The Health & Wellness Department is looking for a Graduate Assistant for the 2016-17 year. Apply by May 13!

UCSB's Career Services, UCSB Pride, and the Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity ​are hosting various events from April 5-13 that discuss issues of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.