The Staff Human Resources unit within the School of Biological Sciences delivers comprehensive HR support to staff across all four departments, as well as the Dean’s Office and Business Office. Our services encompass hiring and recruitment, performance management, labor and employee relations, benefits administration, leaves of absence, payroll, and timekeeping.
Staff HR supports administrative and laboratory staff, student employees, visiting scholars, visiting graduate students, Postdoctoral Scholars, and volunteers.
For specific inquiries, please see our staff contact list below. Zoom or video calls available upon request.
New Find an AP/HR contact by P.I. name
Regular hours: M-F, 7:30am – 4:00pm
Core business hours: M-F, 9:00am – 2:30pm
Pacific Hall, first floor, east side of building
The HR team is available in the office on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. On all other weekdays, the team works remotely.
University of California, San Diego
School of Biological Sciences
9500 Gilman Drive, Mail Code: 0348
La Jolla, CA 92093-0348
| Administrative Unit Name | Contact for Staff | Contact for Students |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting & Financial Services | Kris Touchet | Alejandra Guerrero |
| Fiscal Pre-Award Research Administration | Kris Touchet | Alejandra Guerrero |
| Fiscal Post-Award Research Administration | Samantha Crook | Alejandra Guerrero |
| Undergraduate Programs (SIS) | Taryn Harrell | Taryn Harrell |
| Graduate Programs (SIS) | Taryn Harrell | Taryn Harrell |
| Enrollment Management & Instructional Support (SIS) | Taylor Thierry | Taylor Thierry |
| Graduate Financial Support (SIS) | Taylor Thierry | Taylor Thierry |
| Education Team (SIS) | Taylor Thierry | Taylor Thierry |
| Information Technology (IT) | Angie Pham | Angie Pham |
| Faculty Assistants/General Administration | Taylor Thierry | Taylor Thierry |
| Safety | Taylor Thierry | Taylor Thierry |
| Shops & Space Planning | Taylor Thierry | Taylor Thierry |
| Undergraduate Labs | Nurgess Khurshid | Nurgess Khurshid |
| Strategic Programs | Nurgess Khurshid | Nurgess Khurshid |
| Facilities (CryoEM, Sandbox, etc.) | Nurgess Khurshid | Nurgess Khurshid |
| Academic Personnel | Samantha Crook | Alejandra Guerrero |
| Executive Leadership | Becky Amstadt | Becky Amstadt |
