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We welcome enthusiastic, computationally minded people interested in understanding vision and advancing sight restoration for people living with blindness. Before reaching out, please check our Lab Manual.

PhD Position: Machine Learning for Visual Neuroprostheses (Fall 2027)

We are recruiting one PhD student through the UCSB Department of Computer Science to join the lab in Fall ‘27. Applications are due December 16, 2026.

The project focuses on computational models and machine-learning methods for visual cortical prostheses. This includes models that predict safe neural activity, visual percepts, and where to place electrodes, as well as inverse/control methods for producing desired percepts.

We are looking for someone with a strong ML background, programming skills beyond vibe coding, and a desire to work closely with real neurotechnology and industry teams developing next-generation brain-computer interfaces.

Prior neuroscience experience is useful, but not required.

We do not have the funding or bandwidth to accept other PhD students, no matter how exceptional they may be. Emails that do not reflect awareness of this page may not receive a response.

Prospective Postdocs

We do not currently have funding for a postdoc, but would be interested in hearing from strong candidates working on computational models of artificial vision across the retina, LGN, and visual cortex. If you expect to graduate within the next year and see a strong fit with our work, please reach out early so we can explore fellowship opportunities together.

Junior Lab Trainees

For UCSB undergraduates, the Junior Lab Trainee program is the main entry point into the lab. Trainees attend bi-weekly paper discussions and participate reliably in ongoing behavioral studies (XR, psychophysics, and so on).

Successful completion of a quarter as a Junior Trainee is often a prerequisite for becoming a Senior Research Assistant, although promotion is not guaranteed.

We accept a limited cohort each quarter. To be considered, please join our waitlist. If you already have specialized research experience, you may indicate interest in a Senior RA role on the form.

All Other Positions

We are currently at capacity for Senior RAs and Master’s students, and cannot accommodate summer interns or high school students.

This page was last updated on August 20, 2026.

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