Global Disease Biology

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

• Behavioral Health Technician | Yolo Community Care Continuum - Expires 11/21/2025
• Medical Shadowing Clinic Internship | CareYaya Health Technologies Inc. - Expires 11/25/2025
• Optometry Assistant | Kubo Optometry | Exp: 11/30/25
• Student Emergency Medical Technician STDT4 | UC Davis Shared Services Organization (SSO) | Davis, CA | Exp. 12/1/25
• Medical Assistant/Staff | Marin Retina - Expires 12/10/2025
• Student Assistant-STDT3 | UC Davis Department of Neurology and Department of Neurological Surgery | Sacremento, CA | Exp 12/13/25
• STDT 4 Student Research Assistant | University of California, Davis (UC Davis) | Exp 12/31/25
• Dermatology and Cosmetics - Medical Assistant | Divina Dermatology & Cosmetics Center 1/21/26
• Part-time Behavior Therapist | BEST Consulting inc 1/23/26
• Clinical Research Assistant- STDT 4 | UC Davis Health Department of Internal Medicine | Exp 1/30/26
• Research Volunteer | University of California, Davis (UC Davis) | Davis, CA (remote/hybrid) | Exp. 2/22/26
• Epilepsy Research Volunteer | University of California, Davis (UC Davis) | Exp 4/15/26

• Clinical Research Assistant- STDT 4 | UC Davis Health Department of Internal Medicine | Exp 6/30/26

   

Biochemistry/Microbiology Opportunities

• Lab Technician | BASF Vegetable Seeds | Davis, CA | Exp. 11/26/25
• Biosensor Intern (Chemistry / Molecular Biology) | Adaptyx Biosciences | Menlo Park, CA | Exp. 11/26/25
• Biotech Sustainability Intern | Bayer - Expires 11/27/2025
• Summer Intern - Gene Therapy Research | Insmed | San Diego, CA | Exp. 11/29/25
• Student Research Assistant-STDT4 | UC Davis Vet Med Surgical & Radiological Sciences | Exp: 12/5/25

• Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows Internship | Scripps Research | La Jolla, CA | Exp. 2/1/26

   

Environmental Health Opportunities 

• Actively Recruiting UC Davis Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Ecology & Environmental Sciences | Several Departments | Ongoing Recruitment, Refreshed Frequently
• Environmental Health Specialist Trainee | San Joaquin County | Stockton, CA | Exp: 1/31/26
• Youth Ambassador | California Environmental Voters | Multiple locations, CA | Exp: 1/31/26
• Section Manager | Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) | Sacramento, CA | Exp: 2/6/26

• Staff Research Associate 2 Non-exempt | University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources | Hopland, CA | Exp: 4/29/26

   

Plant & Agriculture Opportunities

• Plant Pathology Intern | Sunburst Agri Biotech Solutions LLC - Expires 11/26/2025
• Precision Agriculture Verification Technician | Sage Ag Inc. | Multiple locations, CA | Exp: 2/18/26
• Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist | Bartlett Tree Experts | Multiple locations, US | Exp: 2/21/26
• Vegetable Seeds Development Intern | Syngenta | Woodland, CA | Exp: 3/3/26
• Soil Scientist/Agronomist | Land IQ | Sacramento, CA | Exp: 3/4/26
• Research and Development Technician |  Sun Pacific Farming Cooperative, Inc. | Reedley, 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

• Animal Science- STDT 2- Research Intern/ J. Godina | UC Davis Distributed Shared Service Center (DiSSC) | Davis, CA | Exp. 11/21/25
• Animal Care Internship | UC Davis Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior | Davis, CA | Exp. 11/21/25
• Adoption Associate | HUMANE SOCIETY SILICON VALLEY | Milpitas, CA | Exp: 11/21/25
• Animal Care and Enrichment Technician | HUMANE SOCIETY SILICON VALLEY | Milpitas, CA | Exp: 11/25/25
• Facilities and Safety Lead - Wildlife Rescue Facility | International Bird Rescue | Fairfield, CA | Exp: 10/31/25
• Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid - Core Lab-Nongame Health | California Department of Fish and Wildlife 1/16/26

• Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid | California Department of Fish and Wildlife | Exp 3/17/25

   

Ongoing Applications

• CDPH Volunteer Internship Program- Ongoing Application
• Clara's House Volunteer Program- Ongoing Application
• Volunteer at Mercy General Hospital- Ongoing Application

*Last updated: November 12th, 2025*