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.
Human Health Opportunities
- STDT2-Undergraduate Research Intern | UC Davis Health Eye Center | Exp: 7/31/25
- 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
- Optometry Assistant | Kubo Optometry | Exp: 11/30/25
Biochemistry/Microbiology Opportunities
- ETOX- STDT 2-Student Laboratory Assistant/S.Nicklisch | UC Davis Distributed Shared Service Center (DiSSC) | Exp 6/19/25
- Undergraduate Student Volunteer - Xiang Lab | UC Davis Health, Basic Science Departments in the School of Medicine | Exp 6/30/25
- BioTech Student Assistant 3 - STDT 3 | UC Davis California Animal Health And Food Safety Laboratory | Exp: 6/30/25
- Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry Research Intern | UC Davis Department of Neurology and Department of Neurological Surgery | Exp 6/30/25
- Laboratory Assistant-STDT2 | UC Davis California Animal Health And Food Safety Laboratory | 7/12/25
- Student Research Assistant-STDT4 | UC Davis Vet Med Surgical & Radiological Sciences | Exp: 12/5/25
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
- Plant Sciences STDT 3: Student Laboratory Assistant W/Chris DeBen | UC Davis Distributed Shared Service Center (DiSSC) | Exp 6/13/25
- 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
- Husbandry Internship Opportunity | Save The Snakes | Sacramento, CA | Exp: 6/15/25
- STDT 4 (VHO3100) HEMATOLOGY ASST | UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital | 6/23/25
- Student Assistant II (STDT 2) | UC Davis Center for Neuroscience | Exp: 6/30/25
- Animal Care Assistant - Extra Help | County of Sonoma | Multiple locations, CA | Exp: 6/30/25
- Student Assistant II (STDT 2) | UC Davis Center for Neuroscience | Exp: 6/30/25
- Animal Caretaker Internship | Wildlife Care Association | Exp: 7/5/25
- 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
- STDT 2- Nutrition- Meyer Hall Animal Facility- C. Perez | UC Davis Distributed Shared Service Center (DiSSC) | Exp: 8/8/25
- (STDT 3) Animal Technician - Center for Equine Health | UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Center for Equine Health | Davis, CA | Exp: 9/6/25
- 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: June 12th, 2025*