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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Polt |
Chemistry and Biochemistry
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
We ONLY accept Freshmen and Sophomores.
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Erik Asphaug |
Planetary Sciences
|
Yes |
Paid
|
Vector calculus, two years of physics, proficiency in computer programming, demonstrated proficiency at writing
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Michael Gilbert |
Mathematics
|
Yes |
Volunteer
|
Vector Calculus, Linear Algebra, Probability
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Mary Wildner-Bassett |
German Studies
|
Yes |
For Credit
|
Upper division undergraduate course status.
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Chicheng Zhang |
Computer Science
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
undergraduate probability and statistics, basic programming, algorithm design
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Karen Weihs |
Psychiatry
|
Yes |
Paid
|
undergraduate enrolled
|
Tucson main campus
|
02/2026
|
| Rebecca Schomer |
The School of Plant Sciences
|
Yes |
Paid
|
UBRP
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Frank Brosius III |
Medicine
|
Yes |
Not given
|
These opportunities are exclusively through our NIH funded R25 grant for which I serve as one of 4 PIs. There are annual requests for applications to the undergraduate research program.
|
Other
|
|
| Elena Plante |
Speech Language and Hearing Sciences
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
There are opportunities for students at different levels. Task-related training is provided.
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Martha Whitaker |
Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences
|
Yes |
For Credit
|
The only prerequisite for the class is Calculus I
|
Other
|
|
| Stuart Craig |
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
|
Yes |
Paid
|
The lab performs high-speed/hypersonic wind tunnel experiments. No hard prerequisites, at least 1 year of undergrad preferred. Positions are competitive and the number of openings varies.
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Martha Bhattacharya |
Neuroscience
|
Yes |
For Credit
|
Team-based research through an course-based format (Vertically Integrated Project). Applications due mid-semester for enrollment in the subsequent semester. Please go to Dr. Bhattacharya's website or uavip.arizona.edu for most current information.
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Clara Curiel |
Medicine
|
Yes |
Paid
|
Team player and interest in a career in health sciences
|
Online
|
|
| Roberto Guzman |
Chemical and Environmental Engineering
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Students that succed in my lab, have usually basic skill of chemistry and knowledge of biochemistry.
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Kaustubh Thirumalai |
Geosciences
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Strong interest in ocean science and paleontology.
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Andrea Achilli |
Chemical and Environmental Engineering
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Sophomores, Juniors, and Senior students are considered. Enthusiasm and willingness to work in a team is required. Work site is located off-campus at the WEST Center (west.arizona.edu)
|
Tucson off-campus
|
|
| Laird Close |
Astronomy
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
some knowledge of basic optics desirable.
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| John Holt |
Planetary Sciences
|
Yes |
Paid
For Credit
|
Some familiarity with coding in Python and/or Geographic Information Systems
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Johann Rafelski |
Physics
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Senior Year, some exceptional case Junior
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Zafer Mutlu |
Materials Science and Engineering
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
self-motivation and curiosity
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Scott Jones |
The School of Natural Resources and the Environment
|
Yes |
For Credit
|
RNR 417
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Matthias Mehl |
Psychology
|
Yes |
For Credit
|
Research Methods course
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Jean-Marc Fellous |
Psychology
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Research Methods
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Norma Perez-Brena |
The Norton School of Human Ecology
|
Yes |
Volunteer
|
Research Methods
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Stephen Kortenkamp |
Planetary Sciences
|
Yes |
Paid
|
Requires application through Arizona Space Grant
|
Tucson main campus
|