Interested in becoming part of the emLab team? We offer a flexible, project-centric workplace that values collaboration and creative problem-solving. We are a team of intellectual go-getters: eager to tackle new challenges and think outside the box to support a healthy and productive environment that can sustain generations to come. If we sound like a team you would thrive in, please check back often for new job openings. We offer full-time positions as well as opportunities for UCSB graduate and undergraduate students.
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Full-Time Job Openings
Conservation Finance Associate Specialist | Applications due June 30, 2025
Please apply online at: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02981
A reasonable estimate that the University expects to pay for this position at 100% time is $74,900 to $87,300.
Part-time Conservation Finance Associate Specialist | Applications due June 25, 2025
Please apply online at: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02988
The annual salary for this position at 100% time is $74,900 to $87,300. A reasonable estimate for this part time position at 20% time is $14,980 to $17,460.
Climate Economics Pre-Doc (Associate Specialist) | Applications due June 2, 2025
Please apply online at: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02977
A reasonable estimate that the University expects to pay for this position at 100% time is $74,900 to $90,400.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Opportunities for UCSB Graduate Students
We hire graduate students researchers (GSRs) and hourly graduate student research assistants on a regular basis to contribute to specific research projects. We will post job descriptions for these opportunities as they arise below and circulate them through various UCSB student listservs, so keep an eye out for postings if you are interested in engaging with emLab.
We do not have any open positions available at this time.
Opportunities for UCSB Undergraduate Students
We hire hourly undergraduate students on a regular basis to contribute to specific research projects or emLab communications. We will post job descriptions for these opportunities as they arise below and circulate them through Handshake and various UCSB student listservs, so keep an eye out for postings if you are interested in engaging with emLab.
We do not have any open positions available at this time.
Note: at this time, we only hire students enrolled at UC Santa Barbara.
Visitors
emLab frequently hosts international visitors, pre-doctoral researchers, sabbatical scholars, and others who are interested in collaborating with our team at UCSB. If you are interested in visiting as a scholar, we encourage you to reach out directly to the faculty member whose research aligns with your interests. Please provide a current CV and clearly state your U.S. citizenship or visa status when contacting them. UCSB offers resources to support international scholars, including assistance with securing a J-1 Visa and finding local housing. In some cases, funding may be available to help support your visit.
