Current Research Opportunities
Find available research and internship opportunities listed below! This page is updated weekly, every Monday.
Research opportunities are also featured in our weekly Global Disease Biology Newsletter, Instagram (@globaldiseasebiology), and Facebook (facebook.com/UCD.GDB). Another great resource for students interested in research and internship opportunities is the Undergraduate Research Center and Career Center.
Human Health Opportunities
- Student Assistant 2 (STDT 2) Hartigan O'Connor Lab | UC Davis Health, Basic Science Departments in the School of Medicine | Exp 8/7/25
- Student Assistant IV: Clinical Research Assistant | UC Davis - Bioinstrumentation and BioMEMS Laboratory | Exp 8/21/25
- STDT 2 - Part Time Student Research Assistant | UC Davis UCDHS Dermatology | Exp 9/30/25
- Student Research Assistant (STDT 4) | UC Davis Health Department of Internal Medicine | 4/15/26
- Optometry Assistant | Kubo Optometry | Exp: 11/30/25
- STDT 4 - Flow Cytometry Core Lab Student Assistant | UC Davis Health, Basic Science Departments in the School of Medicine 12/10/25
- Dermatology and Cosmetics - Medical Assistant | Divina Dermatology & Cosmetics Center 1/21/26
- Part-time Behavior Therapist | BEST Consulting inc 1/23/26
- Ophthalmic Technician - Paid pre-med/pre-PA work experience | Walnut Creek Eye Care 1/23/26
Biochemistry/Microbiology Opportunities
- Laboratory Assistant, AQRC (STDT 2) | UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies, Air Quality Research Center, Energy and Efficiency Institute & Policy Institute | Exp 8/31/25
- Microbiologist | Certified Group
- Student Research Assistant-STDT4 | UC Davis Vet Med Surgical & Radiological Sciences | Exp: 12/5/25
- STDT 4 - Flow Cytometry Core Lab Student Assistant | UC Davis Health, Basic Science Departments in the School of Medicine | Exp 12/10/25
Environmental Health Opportunities
- Research Technician | University Corporation at Monterey Bay | Monterey Bay, CA
- Naturalist Internships | Marin County Office of Education | Petaluma, CA | Exp: Open Until Filled
Plant & Agriculture Opportunities
- Watershed Center Aide/Interpretive Naturalist | San Francisco Public Utilities Commission | Sunol, CA | Exp: 8/1/25
- Field & Greenhouse Intern | NuCicer, Inc. | Davis, CA | Exp: 8/1/25
- Agricultural Scientist | Land IQ | Sacramento, CA | Exp: 8/1/25
- Farm and Garden Internship | Soil Born Farms | Rancho Cordova, CA | Exp: 8/1/25
- Grower Relations Internship |Delicato Family Wines | Manteca, CA | Exp: 8/5/25
- Student Assistant IV: Clinical Research Assistant | UC Davis - Bioinstrumentation and BioMEMS Laboratory | Exp 8/21/25
- Audubon Conservation Ranching Intern | National Audubon Society | Sacramento, CA | Exp: 9/30/25
- Research and Development Technician | Sun Pacific Farming Cooperative, Inc. | Reedley, CA | Exp: until filled
- Intern - Ag Innovations- Shift 1 | Bolthouse Fresh Foods | Bakersfield, CA | Exp: until filled
- NSF-REU Opportunity at H. J. Andrews Experimental Forest, Busby Lab, Oregon State University - position open until filled
Animal & Insect Opportunities
- Wildlife Center Administrator | Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA | Saratoga, CA | Exp: 8/4/25
- Field Leader - 2025 Snow Mountain Wilderness Recovery Team | The Student Conservation Association | Upper Lake, CA | Exp: 8/8/25
- Fish and Wildlife Interpreter II - Interpretive Program Coordinator | California Department of Fish and Wildlife | Watsonville/Monterey, CA | Exp: 9/2/25
- STDT 2- Nutrition- Meyer Hall Animal Facility- C. Perez | UC Davis Distributed Shared Service Center (DiSSC) | Exp: 8/8/25
- Student Assistant STDT 2 | UC Davis Mouse Biology Program | Exp 8/17/25
- Junior Specialist-Mitloehner Lab | Department of Animal Science | Davis, CA | Exp: 8/29/25
- Life Sciences Animal Technician I (VMU2003.20) | Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) | Palo Alto, CA | Exp: 9/22/25
- Central Services Technician I | Charles River Laboratories | South San Francisco, CA | Exp: 12/6/25
- Veterinary Assistant, Preveterinary Student, and/or RVT (registered veterinary technician) | Vision Care For Animals | Palo Alto, CA | Exp: 12/10/25
- Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid - Core Lab-Nongame Health | California Department of Fish and Wildlife 1/16/26
- California Raptor Center Assistant STDT 3 | UC Davis One Health Institute | Exp 1/21/26
Post-Grad Opportunities
- Animal Science Grads Wanted! | Bixby Animal Clinic, Lakewood Pet Vet, and Lincoln Animal Hospital | Torrance, CA | Exp: 12/23/25
- Harvest Laboratory Technician | Laird Family Estate | Exp: 8/8/25
- Physician, Urgent Care (Davis, CA) | Sutter Health
- Certified Nurse Midwife, (Davis, CA.) | Sutter Health
Ongoing Applications
- Human Service Specialist | Vallejo Dental - No Expiry
- Research Technician - San Diego | Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) - No Expiry
- CDPH Volunteer Internship Program- Ongoing Application
- Clara's House Volunteer Program- Ongoing Application
- Volunteer at Mercy General Hospital- Ongoing Application
- Various Open Positions at National Health Corps Public Health Leadership Corp - Various Locations
*Last updated: August 4th, 2025*