UA Researchers
Note: This database is a list of faculty who welcome undergraduate students into their research projects. It is up to faculty to keep this list updated.
Note: To select more than one Research Location, please hold down your control key while clicking a selection.
Students may also search for research positions, events, and opportunities in Handshake.
Faculty Members: For more information on updating your information in the faculty database please visit ur.arizona.edu/update. For help listing active undergraduate research opportunities in Handshake, contact Kelley Merriam-Castro at kmerriam@arizona.edu.
Note: To select more than one Research Location, please hold down your control key while clicking a selection.
Students may also search for research positions, events, and opportunities in Handshake.
Faculty Members: For more information on updating your information in the faculty database please visit ur.arizona.edu/update. For help listing active undergraduate research opportunities in Handshake, contact Kelley Merriam-Castro at kmerriam@arizona.edu.
Name | Department |
Offering Research Opportunities?![]() |
Types of Opportunities | Prereqs | Research Location | End Date |
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Michael Grandner |
Psychiatry
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Jinyoung Kim |
Steward Observatory
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Required: Interests in observational astronomy, especially on star and planet formation. Familiarity with using computer and very basic scientific programing, such as python or IDL. Preferred: taken at least 1 astronomy course and 1 or more physics courses. Scientific/astronomical programing experience (e.g., Python, IDL, IRAF) with astronomical data experiences are preferred, but not required.
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Tommi Koskinen |
Planetary Sciences
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Algebra, differential equations, computer programming
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Lawrence Mandarino |
Medicine
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Joellen Russell |
Geosciences
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Calculus, Introduction to Oceanography
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Marc Orbach |
The School of Plant Sciences
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
General Chemistry, Introductory Biology
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Bentley Fane |
The School of Plant Sciences
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Noshene Ranjbar |
Psychiatry
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Online
|
|
Koen Visscher |
Physics
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Aaron Lien |
The School of Natural Resources and the Environment
|
Yes |
Paid
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Koenraad Van Doorslaer |
Immunobiology
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Yang Song |
Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Basic ability to conduct literature reviews, gather relevant research materials and synthesize information Basic ability to use statistical analysis tools, such as Excel, R, MATLAB, or Python Preferred: Computer programming (e.g., Python/Fortran) or AI/ML model experience Preferred: Spatial data analysis and mapping experiences, such as GIS applications, NETCDF data analysis and visualization
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Tomas Cerny |
Systems and Industrial Engineering
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Object-oriented design Ideally, knowledge of databases, javascript, code analysis, spring, cloud native
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Dominic Mcgrath |
Chemistry and Biochemistry
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Chemistry 151/152
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Julie Feldman |
Psychology
|
Yes |
Volunteer
|
None needed
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Ghassan Mouneimne |
Cellular and Molecular Medicine
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
05/2025
|
Haijiang Cai |
Neuroscience
|
Yes |
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Chicheng Zhang |
Computer Science
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
undergraduate probability and statistics, basic programming, algorithm design
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Jennifer Teske |
Nutritional Sciences and Wellness
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
communication skills, accountability to deadlines, and time management.
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Torsten Falk |
Neurology
|
Yes |
For Credit
|
None
|
Other
|
|
Hao Xin |
Electrical and Computer Engineering
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Bonnie Hurwitz |
Biosystems Engineering
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
programming skills are useful
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Sadhana Ravishankar |
Animal and Biomedical Sciences
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Eyad Atallah |
Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Math 129 and Atmo 436/536a or equivalent Math 223 and Atmo 441/541b preferred Python coding skills
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Yue Wang |
Systems and Industrial Engineering
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|