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UCSB Career Services is currently accepting applications for its Graduate Career Peer position, to begin employment in Spring 2018 and run through Summer quarter 2018, with the potential for employment through the 2018-2019 school year. Apply by Friday, February 23, 2018!

Apply for a two-year appointment to the University of California Board of Regents, the governing body for the entire 10-campus University system. The appointed Student Regent will receive a fee waiver or scholarship that covers mandatory University fees and tuition during the academic years when they serve. Application deadline is February 25.

The UCSB Public Speaking Initiative is seeking an individual with a particular talent for and interest in maintaining and improving their website and online presence. Salary commensurate with experience but normally in the range of $25-30 per hour for approximately 30 hours per quarter.

The Office of the Registrar will be conducting an online training on FERPA (the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974) this winter quarter to provide more in-depth, comprehensive training for faculty and graduate students.

There are ranges of employment visas, as well as U.S. permanent resident status, that can allow you to work in the U.S. after you finish your UCSB program. Join immigration law specialist Adam Green, a practicing attorney in the Los Angeles area, for a free workshop on February 2 about employment immigration issues, particularly the transition from student statuses to employment statuses.

Are you committed to ensuring that LGBTQ individuals are supported and affirmed at UCSB? Are you a graduate student interested in being involved with this community ​and getting paid for your work? Then apply to be a Graduate Assistant at the Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity! *Note: the extended application deadline is Friday, February 2.

Applications are now open for ComSciCon 2018, the 6th annual Communicating Science​ workshop, to be held in Boston, MA on June 14-16, 2018. Graduate students at U.S. and Canadian institutions in all fields of science, technology, engineering, health, mathematics, and related fields are encouraged to apply.

Do you love TED talks? Do you want an incredible experience to set you apart in job interviews? Want to have a professional video of yourself doing public speaking for bragging rights? The TEDxUCSB team is looking for three UCSB students to speak at TEDxUCSB on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Entries are due by Friday, January 26.

Apply to serve as a paid Spanish interpreter for Parent-Teacher conferences at IV Elementary through the Interdisciplinary Humanities Center. This experience will help you use your academic skills in a broader social environment that includes community members, teachers, and school administrators. Apply by Friday, February 2nd.

UCSB’s Writing Program is now accepting applications for TA position for 2018-2019 academic year. The assistantships offer you the opportunity to develop theoretical and practical experience in the teaching of writing, curriculum design, and work with students. Make sure to submit your application by 4 p.m. on January 26, 2018.

The Data Incubator is an intensive 8-week fellowship that prepares masters students, PhDs, and postdocs in STEM and social science fields seeking industry careers as data scientists. The program is free for Fellows and supported by sponsorships from hundreds of employers across multiple industries.

The UCSB Center for Spatial Studies is looking for interested students to present at the 2018 Spatial Lightning Talks. This fast-paced, interdisciplinary event is a great chance to share work or a special interest and is an excellent opportunity to practice giving a concise, attention-grabbing talk to a diverse audience. Sign up no later than January 19.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) Summer Internship Program provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to participate in projects at federal research facilities located across the country. The application deadline is January 29.

The UC Center Sacramento's annual Emerging Scholars Award for Excellence in Research and Public Policy recognizes excellence in graduate student research with a direct impact on public policy. Deadline is March 22, 2018.

UCSB’s Writing Program is now accepting applications for TA positions to teach Writing 2 for 2017-2018. Application deadline is 4 p.m. on January 26, 2018.

The Office of International Students & Scholars is now accepting applications from students to serve on the International Student Advisory Board. Both international and domestic graduate students are welcome to apply. Applications will be accepted through December 4, 2017.

The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) is seeking early-career faculty, graduate students, and postdoc scientists and engineers for a day of science and public policy in Sacramento.

The California Community College Registry is hosting a Northern California job fair in Oakland and a Southern California job fair in Los Angeles for people interested in working in the community college system.

Many graduate students have become aware of recent proposed changes to the United States tax code that could greatly impact ​them and their institutions. In this article, we provide resources to educate you about these changes and offer ways that you can respond.

ImaginePhD is a new online career exploration tool for humanities and social science PhDs. Find out more about the different parts of the site and how you can use ImaginePhD in each stage of your graduate program.