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Prospective PhD Students and Postdocs

Dr. Wertz anticipates accepting PhD students in the upcoming 2026-2027 application cycle! 

More information on the PhD Program in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, including the application process, can be found here. Dr. Wertz is affiliated with the Developmental and Evolutionary (DEVO) area. The Fall 2026 application will open in September 2026.

If you are interested in joining the lab as a postdoc, please contact Dr. Annie E. Wertz (wertz@ucsb.edu)

Undergraduate Research Assistants

We are currently recruiting undergraduate research assistants (RAs) to join us starting Summer 2026! Please fill out this form: LILAC Undergrad RA Application. If you've previously submitted an application, you may update your materials and then resubmit.

It is a rolling deadline, however we will begin reviewing applications on May 15th, 2026. We will be in touch shortly after. If you have any questions, please reach out to our lab manager, Ellen Habteyonas (ehabteyonas@ucsb.edu).