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OISS seeking graduate assistants as Program Case Coordinators

The Office of International Students & Scholars is now accepting applications for Program Case Coordinators. Applications are invited from international and domestic graduate students interested in the field of international education at the higher education level.

Are you a scientist or engineer seeking career training in the public policy realm? Then join the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) on September 28 to learn more about their Science & Technology Policy Fellowship.

The Department of Sociology has an open TA position for Fall 2017 to teach Methods of Sociological Research. Interested students should contact Sharon Applegate as soon as possible.

The Department of Religious Studies is now accepting applications for Teaching Assistantships in the courses "Islam and the West from 700-1850" and "Modern Arab Culture" for Fall 2017. Interested students should contact Andrea Johnson as soon as possible.

The Cottage Health Research Institute has two vacant positions, Research Business Analyst and Research Scientist I, that may be of interest to graduating students.

The Library is asking students to participate in a brief survey to assess needs and preferences for the creation of a designated room that students can use to practice presentations. Survey takers have the option to enter a drawing for a $50 UCSB Bookstore gift card.

Join Versatile PhD for their first-ever Ask Me Anything event with Dr. Desney Tan from Microsoft Health. The forum is open for three days and is a great format to ask questions and have discussions similar to informational interviews, from the comfort of your own computer!

TED is looking for early career, visionary thinkers from around the world to join the Fellows program at the upcoming TED2018 conference in Vancouver. Applications close September 10.

After School Languages, an elementary-school program that provides extracurricular language classes to K-6th graders, is looking to hire class instructors and private tutors. The application deadline for the upcoming Fall quarter is September 5.

The Office of Summer Sessions is recruiting graduate students to design and teach 4-week pre-college program courses in Summer 2018. Apply by October 2 for primary consideration.

Collaborate at UCSB is looking to hire a tech-savvy and service-oriented graduate student for their Instructional Design Assistant positions. These 25% positions provide specialized consultations for GauchoSpace and other instructional technology tools and software. Apply today!

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The UCSB Graduate Division is currently accepting applications for its Professional Development Peer Advisor position, to begin employment in Summer 2017 and run through Spring 2018. Application deadline for priority consideration is Friday, September 1.

The Lorraine A. Williams Leadership Award is given by the Association of Black Women Historians to honor a black women scholars, administrators or teachers with experience mentoring, teaching, and leading in groups that impact black women. Deadline is August 30, 2017.

The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department is hosting a special professional development seminar next week on survival skills for scientists. This seminar will give you a flavor of the graduate course offered in Quebec, Canada, that details the professional skills needed for careers in Science.

What are the most important issues that Native communities are confronted with today, and how do you see yourself working to solve these issues? Qualified Native American applicants are invited to apply for this prestigious fellowship. Deadline is October 1.

For graduate student parents, it is crucial to find adequate support and resources for your family in order to thrive as a scholar. Whether you already have children or are planning to start a family while in grad school, UCSB has resources, support, and benefits to help you succeed.

The 2017-18 Legislative Liaison for the UCSB Graduate Student Association represents the interests of UCSB's graduate students and lobbies on their behalf. This position is a great opportunity for graduate students interested in legislation and student advocacy, and it comes with a $1,500 stipend.

The Irell and Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences is hosting the City of Hope’s first annual Graduate Student Symposium on Thursday, August 31, in Los Angeles to foster communication among graduate students in Southern California. Registration is free and now open online.

Every second Monday of the month, the Museum of Natural History and Dargan's hosts an evening dining and lecture event called Science Pub. Speak at an event in 2018 and share your love of science and expertise with the community!