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, please review our Lab Manual to familiarize yourself with our lab culture, policies, and expectations.
Junior Lab Trainees (UCSB Undergraduates)
The Junior Lab Trainee program is the primary entry point for current UCSB undergraduates (particularly PBS and CS students) to join the Bionic Vision Lab. This role serves as a structured introduction to research, allowing you to learn how we approach science while contributing meaningfully to ongoing studies.
This role entails:
- Research literacy: Attend bi-weekly meetings to read and discuss scientific papers related to visual prostheses and neuroengineering.
- Active participation: Serve as a reliable participant in behavioral studies (XR, psychophysics, etc.).
- Pathway to growth: While promotions are never guaranteed, successful completion of a quarter as a Junior Trainee is often a prerequisite for becoming a Senior Research Assistant.
We use a centralized waitlist for all prospective UCSB undergraduate lab members. To be considered, please join the waitlist. We accept a limited cohort each quarter.
All Other Positions
Our lab is currently at capacity for Senior RAs and PhD students.
At this time, we are unable to offer:
- paid or unpaid summer internships
- remote research roles
- positions for high-school students
The Bionic Vision Lab operates with a structured, cohort-based model. To ensure high-quality mentorship and training, we only open new positions when we have the capacity to support them fully.
Because we receive a large number of inquiries each year, we are unable to respond to unsolicited requests outside of posted openings. We appreciate your understanding.
This page was last updated on February 18, 2026.
We receive many applications each year. To help us give fair consideration to all candidates:- Please do not send generic or copy-and-paste emails. Applications must demonstrate genuine familiarity with our work.
- Do not use AI/LLM-generated statements. As an AI-focused lab, we can recognize them, and they do not make a strong 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
