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
- Undergraduate Student Researcher-STDT3 | UC Davis Health Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing | Sacremento, CA | Exp. 10/31/25
- Optometry Assistant | Kubo Optometry | Exp: 11/30/25
- 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 Assistant - Sample Prep Group STDT 2 | UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory | Davis, CA | Exp: 10/31/25
- Student Laboratory Assistant (STDT2) | UC Davis Shared Services Organization (SSO) | Davis, CA | Exp. 11/4/25
- Student Research Assistant-STDT4 | UC Davis Vet Med Surgical & Radiological Sciences | Exp: 12/5/25
Environmental Health Opportunities
- Actively Recruiting UC Davis Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Ecology & Environmental Sciences | Several Departments | Ongoing Recruitment, Refreshed Frequently
- STDT 2- Laboratory Assistant | UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies, Air Quality Research Center, Energy and Efficiency Institute & Policy Institute | Davis, CA | Exp: 11/5/25
- 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
- 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
- Agricultural and Standards Inspector Level I/II | County of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | Exp: 10/23/25
- Nursery Research Intern | Sierra Gold Nurseries | Yuba City, CA | Exp: 10/30/25
- 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
- STDT 4 (VHO1680) Student AT Nursing/Cleaner | UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital | Davis, CA | Exp. 10/27/25
- WFCB- STDT 2-Labratory Technician/J.Eadie | UC Davis Distributed Shared Service Center (DiSSC) | Davis, CA or Butte City, CA | Exp. 10/28/25
- 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: October 22nd, 2025*