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
- STDT 2 - Part Time Student Research Assistant | UC Davis UCDHS Dermatology | Exp 9/30/25
- Student Research Assistant (STDT 4) | UC Davis Health Department of Internal Medicine | 4/15/26
- Optometry Assistant | Kubo Optometry | Exp: 11/30/25
- STDT 4 - Flow Cytometry Core Lab Student Assistant | UC Davis Health, Basic Science Departments in the School of Medicine 12/10/25
- Dermatology and Cosmetics - Medical Assistant | Divina Dermatology & Cosmetics Center 1/21/26
- Part-time Behavior Therapist | BEST Consulting inc 1/23/26
- Ophthalmic Technician - Paid pre-med/pre-PA work experience | Walnut Creek Eye Care 1/23/26
Biochemistry/Microbiology Opportunities
- Laboratory Assistant, AQRC (STDT 2) | UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies, Air Quality Research Center, Energy and Efficiency Institute & Policy Institute | Exp 8/31/25
- Virology Student Assistant - STDT 3 | UC Davis California Animal Health And Food Safety Laboratory | Exp 9/30/25
- Student Research Assistant-STDT4 | UC Davis Vet Med Surgical & Radiological Sciences | Exp: 12/5/25
- STDT 4 - Flow Cytometry Core Lab Student Assistant | UC Davis Health, Basic Science Departments in the School of Medicine | Exp 12/10/25
Environmental Health Opportunities
- Environmental Educator | Sacramento Splash | Multiple locations, CA | Exp: 9/12/25
- Sustainability Service Corps Fellow | Bay Area Community Resources | Multiple locations, CA | Exp: 9/14/25
- 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
- Environmental Specialist | Triumvirate Environmental | Sacramento, CA | Exp: 2/5/26
- Section Manager | Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) | Sacramento, CA | Exp: 2/6/26
- 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
- Seed Health Laboratory Technician (Temporary) | CSP Labs | Pleasant Grove, CA | Exp: 8/29/25
- Woodland Regional Park Preserve Horticultural Intern | Tuleyome | Woodland, CA | Exp: 9/15/25
- Audubon Conservation Ranching Intern | National Audubon Society | Sacramento, CA | Exp: 9/30/25
- Nursery Research Intern | Sierra Gold Nurseries | Yuba City, CA | Exp: 10/30/25
- Nursery Technician | Sierra Gold Nurseries | Yuba City, CA | Exp: 10/30/25
- Junior Specialist/Lynch lab | The Forest Pathology and Plant Disease Ecology Lab | Davis, CA | Exp: 9/27/25
- Jr. Specialist - Marino and Brown Lab | The Department of Plant Sciences | Location: To be determined, CA | Exp: 10/10/25
- Research and Development Technician | Sun Pacific Farming Cooperative, Inc. | Reedley, CA | Exp: until filled
- Intern - Ag Innovations- Shift 1 | Bolthouse Fresh Foods | Bakersfield, 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
- Lab Clean-up (STDT2) | UC Davis Vet Med Surgical & Radiological Sciences | Exp 8/26/25
- STDT4 (VHO1060) Dentistry and Oral Surgery Support | UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital | Exp 8/27/25
- Junior Specialist-Mitloehner Lab | Department of Animal Science | Davis, CA | Exp: 8/29/25
- Fish and Wildlife Interpreter II - Interpretive Program Coordinator | California Department of Fish and Wildlife | Watsonville/Monterey, CA | Exp: 9/2/25
- Animal Care & Cognition Internship Course: Green Care Lab: A Ranch Experience | UC Davis Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior | Exp 9/13/25
- Scientific Lab Intern | Invasive Species Corporation | Davis, CA | Exp: 9/15/25
- Part-Time Veterinary Assistant | Pets' Request Mobile Veterinary Services | Davis, CA | Exp: 10/1/25
- Wildlife Transport Specialist | Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA | Saratoga, CA | Exp: 10/8/25
- Facilities and Safety Lead - Wildlife Rescue Facility | International Bird Rescue | Fairfield, CA | Exp: 10/31/25
- Life Sciences Animal Technician I (VMU2003.20) | Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) | Palo Alto, CA | Exp: 9/22/25
- Central Services Technician I | Charles River Laboratories | South San Francisco, CA | Exp: 12/6/25
- Veterinary Assistant, Preveterinary Student, and/or RVT (registered veterinary technician) | Vision Care For Animals | Palo Alto, CA | Exp: 12/10/25
- Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid - Core Lab-Nongame Health | California Department of Fish and Wildlife 1/16/26
- California Raptor Center Assistant STDT 3 | UC Davis One Health Institute | Exp 1/21/26
Post-Grad Opportunities
- Animal Science Grads Wanted! | Bixby Animal Clinic, Lakewood Pet Vet, and Lincoln Animal Hospital | Torrance, CA | Exp: 12/23/25
- Physician, Urgent Care (Davis, CA) | Sutter Health
- Certified Nurse Midwife, (Davis, CA.) | Sutter Health
Ongoing Applications
- Human Service Specialist | Vallejo Dental - No Expiry
- Research Technician - San Diego | Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) - 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: August 26th, 2025*