Join the Lab

We are looking for talented and motivated researchers and staff to join the lab.

Graduate Student Researchers

The Montell lab is currently recruiting graduate students in the BMSE and the MCDB degree programs at UCSB. Students who are interested are encouraged to apply through the corresponding graduate programs:

Undergraduate Student Interns

If you are a UCSB undergraduate interested in a research internship in the lab, please note that the minimum requirements are insatiable curiosity, unbridled enthusiasm, dependability, sophomore status, a 3.5 GPA for science courses, availability to work 12 hours per week during the academic year and a commitment to 12 months in the lab, including the summer. This is what it takes for a meaningful research and training experience. Prior lab experience is a plus. Students who are interested are encouraged to apply through the online form:

Postdoctoral Researchers

The Montell lab is currently recruiting postdoctoral researchers. For an overview of our current research projects refer to the Research and Publications pages.

Application Requirements:

  • Cover letter indicating your scientific interests and why you are a good fit to the lab
  • Curriculum vitae with publication list
  • Names and contact information of three references
Please email Prof. Denise Montell the application materials.

Technical Staff

The Montell lab is not currently recruiting any technical staff positions.

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Duggan Professor and Distinguished Professor