Open Positions

The Environmental Studies Program is accepting applications for 2026-27 Teaching Assistant positions. Please submit an application below:

2026-27 ES TA Application

Applications submitted by May 17, 2026, will be given priority consideration. Any applications received after that date will be reviewed on a rolling basis as needs arise throughout the academic year.

Please email es-ap@es.ucsb.edu with any questions.

The Environmental Studies Program is accepting applications on a rolling basis for 2025-26 Reader positions. Please fill out this form if you are interested:

ES Reader Inquiry Form

Please note that:

• An ES Reader position will not qualify you for fee remission since they are are typically below the 25% FTE minimum threshold.
• You must be a registered student (minimum 8 units) in the quarter that you are seeking a Reader position for.
• You must receive employment eligibility approval from your home department.
• A graduate student with a TA position may also be eligible for dual employment with a Reader position, depending on your employment eligibility.
• By submitting this form, you will be added to a pool of students who are interested in Reader positions with Environmental Studies and are not guaranteed a Reader position.

Please email es-ap@es.ucsb.edu with 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