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
- Junior Specialist | UC Davis Health Department of Internal Medicine - Expires 06/11/2027
Public Health Opportunities
Biochemistry/Microbiology Opportunities
- 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
- Student Assistant STDT 2-KR | UC Davis Microbiology and Molecular Genetics | Davis, CA | Exp: 8/25/2026
- Junior Specialist Position - Lab Research Support 2026-2027 | UC Davis | Davis, CA | Exp: 9/02/2026
- Cell Therapy Production Associate, Oncology - Day Shift | Orca Biosystems Inc | Sacramento, CA | Exp: 9/03/2026
- Cell Therapy Production Associate, Oncology - Night Shift | Orca Biosystems Inc | Sacramento, CA | Exp: 9/03/2026
- Staff Research Associate | University of California, San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Exp: 9/04/2026
- Staff Research Associate 2 Non Exempt Merced, CA, Job ID 87438 | University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources | Hybrid, based in Merced, CA, or Mariposa, CA | Exp: 7/15/2027
Environmental Health Opportunities
- Scientific Aid | State Water Resources Control Board | Sacramento, CA | Exp: 8/18/26
- Fisheries Technician 1- American River Escapement Surveys | Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission | Rancho Cordova, CA | Exp: 8/20/26
- Parks Natural Resource Program Coordinator | County of Santa Clara | Santa Clara, CA | Exp: 8/21/26
- Field and Laboratory Associate | Pollinatory Partnership | Sacramento, CA | Exp: 9/1/26
- Scientific Technician, Riparian Brush Rabbit | Oakland Zoo | Oakland, CA | Exp: Open until filled
- Conservation and Policy Program Assistant | Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance | Cupertino, CA | Exp: Open until filled
- Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid | California Department of Fish and Wildlife | Hybrid, based in Davis, CA | Exp: 9/06/2026
Plant & Agriculture Opportunities
- Research Assistant | Micro Paradox | Pleasant Grove, CA | Exp: 8/21/26
- Staff Research Associate | University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources | Parlier, CA | Exp: Open until filled
- Floral Designer | Grohe Florists | Santa Rosa, CA | Exp: Open until filled
- Soil Scientist | Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group | Visalia, CA | Exp: Open until filled
- Field Technician – True Potato Seed Production | Ohalo | Watsonville, CA | Exp: Open until filled
- R&D Technical Services Researcher | Wonderful Orchards | Lost Hills, CA | Exp: Open until filled
- Assistant Breeder | Ball Horticultural Company | Guadalupe, CA | Exp: Open until filled
- Laboratory and Greenhouse Technician | Mars, Inc. | Davis, CA | 08/24/2026
- 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
Animal & Insect Opportunities
- (STDT 3) Undergraduate Research Assistant | UC Davis School of Medicine Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine | Davis, CA | Exp: 8/23/26
- Internship in Applied Animal Welfare Research | ASPCA | Remote | Exp: 8/23/26
- Life Sciences Animal Technician | Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research | Palo Alto, CA | Exp: Open until filled
- Veterinary Assistant | Sacramento SPCA | Sacramento, CA | Exp: Open until filled
- Invertebrate Biologist | Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA Imperiled Species Breeding Program | Saratoga, CA | Exp: Open until filled
- Seasonal Wildlife Technician | Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA Wildlife Rehabilitation Department | Burlingame, CA | Exp: Open until filled
- 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: August 17th, 2026*