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
- 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
- Chemical Lab Technician | Atomic Machines - Expires 7/30/26
- Junior Specialist | UC Davis Health Department of Internal Medicine - Expires 06/11/2027
Public Health Opportunities
- Student Assistant 3 | UC Davis Department of Public Health Sciences | Sacramento, CA | Exp: 8/6/2026
- Junior Specialist - Division of Infectious Diseases | UC Davis Health Department of Internal Medicine - Expires 07/31/2026
Biochemistry/Microbiology Opportunities
- Temporary Research Associate | Orca Biosystems Inc | Sacramento, CA | Exp: 8/1/2026
- Research Associate | BillionToOne | Menlo Park, CA | Exp: 8/23/2026
- Scientist 1 (contract) Immunotherapy focus | Scientist 1 (contract) Immunotherapy focus | South San Francisco, CA | Exp: 8/23/2026
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
- Primate Research Intern | UC Davis California National Primate Research Center | Davis, CA | Exp: 8/7/2026
- 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 27th, 2026*