Join Us
In general, we are looking for enthusiastic, computationally minded individuals with a shared passion for bionic vision. If you are interested in joining us, make sure we have open positions (see below) and check out our Lab Manual to familiarize yourself with our lab culture, policies, and expectations.
PhD Positions for Fall 2026
We are facing an uncertain funding climate due to political attacks on academic research. As a result, we cannot guarantee new positions this cycle. However, if we are able to recruit, our top priority will be in VR/AR/XR research. We are especially looking for students who:
- got excited about our recent work on neuroadaptive XR or scene simplification;
- want to study navigation and scene understanding in ambulatory settings, using head/eye/body tracking and/or physiological sensing;
- bring an accessibility angle to their work.
You can apply through the following UCSB programs (be sure to indicate interest in working with Michael Beyeler in the “Faculty Interests” section): Computer Science (CS), Psychological & Brain Sciences (PBS), or Dynamical Neuroscience (DYNS). US citizens and permanent residents may apply for a fee waiver.
All Other Research Positions
Our lab is currently at capacity. However, if you’re already at UCSB and wish to be considered for future research assistant (RA) openings, please complete this form. For PBS students, Junior RA positions are a great way to get exposed to our research and find your footing in the lab. There is no need to send additional emails. Our lab manager will reach out to you if and when a position becomes available.
At this time, we are unable to accommodate postdocs, interns, or high school students.
We receive many inquiries each year. To help us give fair consideration to all candidates:- Please do not send generic or copy-and-paste emails. Applications and inquiries must show genuine familiarity with our lab’s vision and this page.
- Please do not use AI/LLM-generated letters. They are easy to spot and will not make a good impression.
- There is no need to send multiple follow-up emails.
001 at fall vision meeting with dan adams eduardo fernandez xing chen frederik ceyssens antonio lozano jan antolik
