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
- Junior Specialist-Fink/Halmai Lab | UC Davis Department of Neurology and Department of Neurological Surgery | Exp 10/9/2026
- Student Intern- Surgical Research Facility | UC Davis Health, Basic Science Departments in the School of Medicine | Davis, CA | Exp 11/28/26
- Junior Specialist-Bers Lab | UC Davis Health, Basic Science Departments in the School of Medicine - Expires 12/31/2026
- Junior Specialist in Navedo Lab 2026 | UC Davis Health, Basic Science Departments in the School of Medicine - Expires 12/31/2026
- Junior Specialist | UC Davis Health Department of Internal Medicine - Expires 06/11/2027
Public Health Opportunities
- Research Laboratory Scientist | California Department of Public Health | Richmond, CA | Exp: 10/16/2026
Biochemistry/Microbiology Opportunities
- Lab Assistant | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | Seattle, WA | Exp 10/16/2026
- Scientist 1, Biochemical and Cellular Pharmacology | Genentech | South San Francisco, CA | Exp 11/2/2026
- Junior Specialist- CuRe Cell Lab Research Support 2026-2027 | University of California, Davis (UC Davis) | Sacremento, CA | Exp 1/9/2027
- Staff Research Associate 2 Non Exempt Merced, CA, Job ID 87438 | University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources | Hybrid, based in Merced, CA, or Mariposa, CA | Exp: 7/15/2027
Environmental Health Opportunities
- Environmental Scientist | California Department of Water Resources | Hybrid, based in Sacramento, CA | Exp: 10/10/2026
- Fisheries Biologist - American River Escapement Survey Crew Leader | Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission | Sacramento, CA, or Rancho Cordova, CA | Exp: 10/21/2026
Plant & Agriculture Opportunities
- Assistant Scientist | Ball Horticultural Company | Guadalupe, CA | Exp: Open until filled
- GIS Technician | Wonderful Orchards | Shafter, CA | Exp: Open until filled
- Staff Research Associate | University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources | Parlier, CA | Exp: Open until filled
- Soil Scientist | Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group | Visalia, CA | Exp: Open until filled
- Field Technician – True Potato Seed Production | Ohalo | Watsonville, CA | Exp: Open until filled
- Small Farms Extension & Research Associate | University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources | San Diego, CA or Riverside, CA | Exp: Open until filled
- Greenhouse Technician | Ohalo | Watsonville, CA | Exp: Open until filled
Animal & Insect Opportunities
- Exotic Animal Intern | Animal Gardens Petting Zoo | Delavan, WI | Housing and stipend
- Animal Transport Associate, Animal Flow Foster Associate, Animal Care and Enrichment Technician, Adoption Associate, Veterinary Assistant | Humane Society Silicon Valley| Milpitas, CA | Exp: Open until filled
- Veterinary Assistant - Equine, Veterinary Assistant - Adoptions/Shelter, Therapeutic Riding Instructor, Kennel Support Associate, Foster Program Representative, Animal Care Technician | Helen Woodward Animal Center | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | Exp: open until filledLife Sciences Animal Technician | Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research | Palo Alto, CA | Exp: Open until filled
- Invertebrate Biologist | Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA Imperiled Species Breeding Program | Saratoga, CA | Exp: Open until filled
- Seasonal Wildlife Technician | Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA Wildlife Rehabilitation Department | Burlingame, CA | Exp: Open until filled
- Student Intern- Surgical Research Facility | UC Davis Health, Basic Science Departments in the School of Medicine | Davis, CA | Exp: 11/28/2026
- Veterinary Doctor's Assistant - Emergency | ACCESS Los Angeles | Culver City, CA | Exp: Open until filled
- Veterinary Assistant | Mission Animal Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | Exp: Open until filled
- Veterinary Assistant | Bruceville Pet Hospital | Elk Grove, CA | Exp: Open until filled
- Veterinary Assistant | The Country Vet | Novato, CA | Exp: Open until filled
Ongoing Applications
- CDPH Volunteer Internship Program- Ongoing Application
- UC Davis Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Ecology & Environmental Sciences | Several Departments | Ongoing Recruitment, Refreshed Frequently
- Clara's House Volunteer Program- Ongoing Application
- Volunteer at Mercy General Hospital- Ongoing Application
- MLT/Hematology | Q2 Solutions - No Expiry
*Last updated: October 7th, 2026*