Open Positions

We are currently accepting applications for Lecturer Teaching Positions in the Environmental Studies Program via our UC Recruit portal here: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02710

The Environmental Studies 2025-2026 Readership pool is now open. A Reader renders diverse services as a 'course assistant,' which will normally include the grading of student papers and examinations. A Reader will not be given the responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant. Before submitting a Readership Inquiry by emailing es-ap@es.ucsb.edu, please read the following guidelines: 

• By submitting this form, you will be added to a pool of students who are interested in a readership with Environmental Studies.
• You must be a registered student in the quarter for which you are applying enrolled in a minimum of 8 units.
• ENST readerships typically are not offered at 25% or more during the academic quarter and as such graduate students will NOT qualify for partial fee remission or payment of student health insurance with a readership alone.
• Graduate students must receive approval from the home department. 
• A graduate student who holds a teaching assistant position may also be eligible for dual employment with a readership, dependent on home department approval. 
• You understand that by submitting this form, you are not guaranteed a Readership position in Environmental Studies.

Submit your readership Form

We do not have any Teaching Assistant positions available for Spring 2026. Please check back around May for Summer 2026 positions. You can submit an application, which will be reviewed on a rolling basis, using the link below.

SUBMIT YOUR TA APPLICATION HERE

Please email es-ap@es.ucsb.edu if you have any questions.

The Environmental Studies TA Application for 2026-2027 will open in mid-April. This includes Fall 2026, Winter 2027, and Spring 2027. Please check back around then for an application link. You can email es-ap@es.ucsb.edu if you have any questions.

JP03056 | Postdoctoral Scholar – Agrivoltaics systems analysis and modeling

We are hiring a Postdoctoral Scholar to work in the Spatial Climate Solutions Lab at UC Santa Barbara to lead the development of a scalable, open-source modeling framework for agrivoltaic systems. This research aims to resolve land-use conflicts by creating a high-resolution modeling pipeline applicable to both the US and India, utilizing unique empirical datasets from operational systems in the US and India for model calibration and validation. We are looking for a scholar with advanced programming proficiency and expertise in at least one of the following: solar PV performance modeling, biophysical/crop modeling, or techno-economic assessment. A reasonable salary estimate for this position is $69,073-$82,836.

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.

Follow this link to view the full job posting: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03056