Top 4 Junior researcher Jobs in Santa Barbara, Ca

Junior Specialists in interdisciplinary biotechnology research
University of California Santa Barbara —Santa Barbara, CA
- $56,300 - $64,100 a year
- Part-time
- Computer Science
- University
- Bachelor's degree
Specialist (Assistant and Associate levels) in interdisciplinary biotechnology research
University of California Santa Barbara —Santa Barbara, CA
- $64,100 - $90,300 a year
- Part-time
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Research Administrator
University of California, Santa Barbara —Santa Barbara, CA
- $75,180 - $133,770 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Analysis skills
- University
Project Scientist (all levels) in interdisciplinary biotechnology research
University of California Santa Barbara —Santa Barbara, CA
- $78,500 - $176,500 a year
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- Mid-level

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Junior Specialists in interdisciplinary biotechnology research

University of California Santa Barbara -
Santa Barbara, CA

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$56,300 - $64,100 a year

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Job #JPF03008

Institute for Collaborative Biotechnologies / Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost / UC Santa Barbara

Position overview

Position title: Junior Specialist

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position at 100% time is $56,300 - $64,100.

Percent time: 5% - 100%

Anticipated start: Fall 2025 or later

Position duration: Typically 1 year with possibility of extension, but could be less than 1 year due to restrictions on funding

Application Window

Open date: December 9, 2025

Most recent review date: Thursday, Aug 6, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Institute for Collaborative Biotechnologies (ICB) is an Army-sponsored University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). The ICB is a uniquely interdisciplinary research alliance led by the University of California, Santa Barbara, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the California Institute of Technology, and partners from the Army and industry.

ICB research is driven by more than 50 premier faculty working together with graduate students, project scientists, specialists, and professional researchers as interdisciplinary teams of biologists, chemists, physicists, psychologists, physicians, social scientists, and engineers. These teams develop biologically inspired, revolutionary technological innovations in systems and synthetic biology, materials science and engineering, biotechnology tools and cognitive neuroscience.

The ICB is actively seeking Junior Specialists to commit effort on ICB projects. This is a large, pooled recruitment covering many disciplines and research foci. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed through September 30, 2026. The number of positions varies depending on the needs of the department. The use of a pooled recruitment does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. Positions may range from part-time to full-time.

Junior Specialists enable research as part of a team. Appointees to the Specialist series engage in specialized research, professional activity, and University and/or public service. Specialists use their professional expertise to make scientific and scholarly contributions to the research enterprise of the University and to achieve recognition in the professional and scientific community.

The ICB has a vast research portfolio, indicated by (but not limited to) the following to projects and disciplines:

Systems and synthetic biology
Control and dynamical systems
Photonic and electronic materials
Electronic materials and devices
Cellular structural materials
Biotechnology and biotechnology tools
Cognitive neuroscience
Psychological and brain sciences
Medical
Biomedical
Nanofluidics and microfluidics
Biomimetics and biofilms
Social media analysis and predictive modeling
Molecular, cellular, ecosystems, marine science, and biology research
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Bioengineering
Materials
Computer Science
Chemistry and biochemistry
Microfabrication
Nanofabrication
Atomic force
Microscopy
Microfluidics
Physics
Computer Science

The ICB has other pooled recruitments that may be of interest to potential applicants, including:
Assistant and Associate Specialists
https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03009
Project Scientists
https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03010

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Appointees must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program or have a bachelor's degree at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Appointees are required to have a bachelor's degree in hand by the time of appointment.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter

Reference requirements

3 required (contact information only)

References for finalist(s) may be contacted by phone/email after interviews.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03008

Help contact: [email protected]

About UC Santa Barbara

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, students and third parties
APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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.

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