Current Research Opportunities
Find available research and internship opportunities listed below! This page is updated weekly, every Wednesday.
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.
Special Feature: IDStAR!
The Infectious Disease Student Assistant Researcher Program (IDStAR) is a unique volunteer opportunity for undergraduate students to learn about clinical research and healthcare within Infectious Diseases. The internship requires one 3 hour time block shift a week (volunteers can commit to more if needed/interested) and entails onsite patient visit shadowing and assisting with research administrative tasks. Click here to learn more and apply! Application deadline for Summer is June 6, 2025 and Fall is August 1, 2025.
Human Health Opportunities
- CSO Assistant - Human Ecology | UC Davis Distributed Shared Service Center (DiSSC) | Davis, CA | Exp:5/30/25
- Sexual and Reproductive Health Educator at San Francisco Department of Public Health - Whole Person Integrated Care
- Student Research Assistant (STDT 4) | UC Davis Health Department of Internal Medicine | 4/15/26
Biochemistry/Microbiology Opportunities
- Undergraduate Researcher in Cancer Genomic Research | UC Davis Shared Services Organization (SSO) | 6/3/25
- EACL CHEMISTRY STUDENT ASSISTANT (STDT 2) | UC Davis California Animal Health And Food Safety Laboratory | 5/31/25
- Biotechnology Laboratory Student Assistant 3 | UC Davis California Animal Health And Food Safety Laboratory | Exp: 5/31/25
- Plate Loader STDT 2 | UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory | Exp: 6/12/25
Environmental Health Opportunities
- STDT 2 Assistant in Hammock Lab | UC Davis Distributed Shared Service Center (DiSSC) | Exp: 5/30/25
- 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
- Plate Loader STDT 2 | UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory | Exp: 6/12/25
- Part-Time Equine Ranch Hand | Emerald Hills Ranch | 5/30/25
- 2025 Summer Internship | Sabor Farms | Salinas, CA | Exp: 6/2/25
- Paid Internship (Sacramento Area) | SiteOne Landscape Supply | Newcastle, CA | Exp: 5/30/25
- Entry Level Utility Forester | NCRM Inc. | Ukiah, CA | Exp: 6/30/25
- NSF-REU Opportunity at H. J. Andrews Experimental Forest, Busby Lab, Oregon State University - position open until filled
Animal & Insect Opportunities
- Student Assistant II (STDT 2) | UC Davis Center for Neuroscience | Exp: 6/30/25
- Animal Care Attendant (3370) | SF Animal Care and Control | San Francisco, CA | Exp: 5/30/25
- Animal Care Specialist | City of Laguna Beach | Laguna Beach, CA | Exp: 6/9/25
- Husbandry Internship Opportunity | Save The Snakes | Sacramento, CA | Exp: 6/15/25
- Animal Care Assistant - Extra Help | County of Sonoma | Multiple locations, CA | Exp: 6/30/25
- Wildlife Center Administrator | Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA | Saratoga, CA | Exp: 7/11/25
- Seasonal Customer Service Representative/Adoptions Counselor | Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA | San Mateo, CA | Exp: 7/11/25
- Student Assistant II (STDT 2) | UC Davis Center for Neuroscience | Exp: 6/30/25
- Animal Caretaker Internship | Wildlife Care Association | Exp: 7/5/25
- (STDT 3) Animal Technician - Center for Equine Health | UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Center for Equine Health | Davis, CA | Exp: 9/6/25
- Wildlife Care Technician | Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA | Saratoga, CA | Exp: 6/12/25
- Animal Control Officer | LTD Global, LLC | San Mateo, CA | Exp: 9/12/25
- Animal Care Technician | Altasciences | Sacramento, CA
- Life Sciences Animal Technician I (VMU2003.20) | Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) | Palo Alto, CA | Exp: 9/22/25
Post-Grad Opportunities
- Harvest Laboratory Technician | Laird Family Estate | Exp: 8/8/25
- JUNIOR, ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE, or FULL SPECIALIST – ULLIAN LAB at University of California San Francisco - Expires 7/18/25
Ongoing Applications
- Human Service Specialist | Vallejo Dental - No Expiry
- Research Technician - San Diego | Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) - No Expiry
- Entry-level Dental Assistant | Aspen Dental - 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: May 22nd, 2025*