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
- Behavior Interventionist: Entry Level | Intervention Center for Autism Needs | Exp 7/17/26
- 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
Public Health Opportunities
- Student Assistant 3 | UC Davis Department of Public Health Sciences | Sacramento, CA | Exp: 8/6/2026
Biochemistry/Microbiology Opportunities
- Lab Assistant - Sample Prep Group STDT 2 | UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory | Davis, CA | Exp: 7/17/26
- Research Technician (Part-Time) | University of California, San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Exp: 7/24/26
- Student Assistant STDT 3-JB | UC Davis Microbiology and Molecular Genetics | Davis, CA | Exp: 7/25/26
- Temporary Research Associate | Orca Biosystems Inc | Sacramento, CA | Exp: 8/1/2026
Environmental Health Opportunities
Plant & Agriculture Opportunities
- 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
- Farm and Seed Technician | The Great Basin Institute | Santa Rosa, CA | Exp: Open until filled
- Intern, Plant Health & Microbial Sciences | ProFarm | Davis, CA | Exp: Open until filled
Animal & Insect Opportunities
- Lab Assistant - Sample Prep Group STDT 2 | UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory | Davis, CA | Exp: 7/17/2026
- Research Assistant STDT 4 | UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Department of Medicine and Epidemiology | Davis, CA | Exp: 7/24/2026
- 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: July 13th, 2026*