CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREERS
PacVec shares career, internship, and fellowship opportunities provided by our partners and affiliations. Explore the current opportunities here:
STUDENT AND POSTDOCTORAL
The Vector Genetics Lab (VGL) at the University of California, Davis currently has three post-doctoral positions available for highly motivated candidates with a background in ecology, population genetics, genomics, or bioinformatics. The VGL focuses on problems in the fields of evolutionary genetics, ecology, and vector-borne disease control. The VGL is currently engaged in a large project focused on the biology of malaria (parasites & vectors) at sites in the Gulf of Guinea, West Africa. These include the islands of Annobón, São Tomé, Príncipe, and Bioko, as well as coastal Equatorial Guinea. Current research centers on our collaboration with the University of California Malaria Initiative (UCMI) (stopmalaria.org). The overall goal of UCMI is to contribute to the elimination of malaria in Africa by using genetically engineered mosquito (GEM) vectors, and the VGL’s role is to conduct field trials of these GEMs. This cutting-edge approach involves the release of GEMs with Plasmodium-resistant genes propagated by a CRISPR/Cas9 gene drive. Successful candidates will work as members of a large team of fellow scientists and students. Each post-doctoral fellow is expected to take the lead in a scientific project in agreement with the PI. Collaboration, including sharing of time and expertise, is expected and mandatory. Mentoring at least one undergraduate research student each year is expected. Duration is two years with the possibility of extension based on funding. Applications are actively being reviewed and will continue until the positions are filled. Learn more.SUMMER AND SEASONAL
The Fresno Mosquito and Vector Control District accept applications for seasonal employment throughout the year. Generally, the summer employment season is from March through October (depending on weather). The general job application can be found here. Applications may be faxed (559-268-8918), mailed, delivered in-person or emailed to office@fresnomosquito.org.
Location: Fresno, CA
VECTOR CONTROL / PUBLIC HEALTH
The Maintenance Specialist/Vector Control Technician is an active member of the District’s staff who, under
the direction of the District Manager, maintains District equipment and facilities, assists in planning, organizing and evaluating the District’s facilities and equipment maintenance program, and also performs
field operational work activities. This position requires approximately 30% of work time to be spent in the field helping manage potential vector sources and answering public requests for service.
Location: Napa County, CA
Salary: $7,789 to $9,467 monthly
Apply by: Open until filled
The Mosquito Control Operations Manager (Solid Waste Management) is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating traditional and novel mosquito control approaches in collaboration with the Research Manager and the Division Director. This position entails running the day-to-day mosquito abatement activities including source reduction, larviciding, adulticiding, equipment management, and staff supervision (in collaboration with the Administration Manager). A Bachelor’s degree in biological or natural science and three years of experience in mosquito control operations is required. Must pass the Florida Department of Agriculture examination in the CORE, Public Health and Aerial categories during the first six months of employment. Additional experience in mosquito abatement or pest control to include pesticide usage, equipment and inspection procedures, and ground and aerial pesticide application may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.
Location: Miami-Dade County, FL
Apply by: 11/10/2025
ACADEMIC
Academic opportunities are organized by the most recent to the oldest job postings.
The School of Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis seeks an interdisciplinary Associate/Full Professor of Teaching in Epidemiology to advance its veterinary education and research mission through pedagogy of epidemiology in veterinary sciences. Professor of Teaching faculty are Academic Senate faculty members whose expertise and responsibilities center on instruction in epidemiology, and scholarly activities in epidemiology or involving pedagogy. The appointee is expected to lead five to eight courses per year as relevant to the School of Veterinary Medicine in professional, graduate, and/or undergraduate programs. An advanced graduate degree (PhD required) in epidemiology or related field, with experience in teaching as a lead instructor, is required. A veterinary medical degree (DVM or equivalent) is preferred. The successful candidate must have expertise in epidemiological methods and biostatistics. They must demonstrate successful application of epidemiology in collaborative settings involving topics such as disease surveillance, disease ecology, causal inference, risk factor analyses, clinical algorithm development, population health study designs, intervention evaluation, etc. Competence in an appropriate programming language (e.g. SAS, R, Stata) is required. A documented scholarly record or potential to develop innovative scholarly activities in epidemiology and/or pedagogy is required.
Location: Davis, CA
Salary: $202,200 – $338,300 annually
For Full Consideration: Monday, 1/5/2026
The Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applicants for one full-time, tenure-track or tenured position with a nine-month academic appointment specializing in Livestock Entomology. Candidates should have a strong record of scholarly achievement, including peer-reviewed journal publications, demonstrated success in securing grants, or a strong potential to secure extramural funding. This position has duties in Research, Teaching, and Service with approximately a 60%, 30%, and 10% distribution of effort, respectively. However, the appointment may change in accordance with Departmental needs. For individuals holding tenure at another university, consideration will be given for tenure-on-hire at Texas A&M University. Applicants will be considered at the level of Assistant Professor of Associate Professor.
Location: College Station, TX
Anticipated start date: 8/1/2026
Apply by: 12/8/2025
The Texas A&M International University invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor (9-month faculty position). Primary duties will include teaching introductory and upper-level courses for the biology program, including Entomology, and building an independent research program that will include undergraduate and graduate students. A reduced teaching load is available to allow new hires to establish their research program at the university. Moreover, course buyouts are available tied to grant funding obtained by the faculty. Duties also include service to the department, college and university as needed. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
Location: Laredo, TX
Anticipated start date: Fall 2026
Apply by: The first review of applications will be 11/10/2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
FELLOWSHIPS / FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District is requesting research proposals. This funding opportunity is aimed at improving our Integrated Vector Management Program targeting mosquitoes, red imported fire ants, and flies in the Coachella Valley. Past research projects have included spatial mosquito repellents, virus transmission models, vegetation management in wetlands, biological control of fire ants, and activity of house flies. Because of the unique environment including very high temperatures and low precipitation, projects designed to work with the environmental conditions for surveillance of vectors and vector-borne diseases and projects that tailor control methods to the habitat here are of great interest. Please see our website for guidelines on proposal submission, interests of the District, and a budget worksheet (you can obtain these at here under Research Program FY 2025-2026). ADDITIONAL CAREER WEBSITES
- Rockies and High Plains Vector-Borne Disease Center (RaHPVEC)
- Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases (NEVBD)
- Tropical Islands Vector-borne Disease Training and Evaluation Center
- VectorEd (Mid-Atlantic and Ohio River Valley)
- Gulf South Vector-borne Disease Training and Evaluation Center
- Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California (MVCAC)
- The American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA)
- American Public Health Association
- Entomological Society of America (ESA)
- Society for Vector Ecology (SOVE)
- Utah Mosquito Abatement Association (UMAA)
- West Central Mosquito and Vector Control Association (WCMVCA)
- Alameda County MAD
- Contra Costa MVCD
- Marin/Sonoma MVCD
- San Mateo County MVCD
- Santa Clara County MVCD
- Butte County MVCD
- Placer MVCD
- Sacramento-Yolo MVCD
- Shasta MVCD
- Sutter-Yuba MVCD
- Tehama County MVCD
- East Side MAD
- Merced County MAD
- San Joaquin County MVCD
- Turlock MAD
- Consolidated MAD
- Delta MVCD
- Fresno MVCD
- Kern MVCD
- Antelope Valley MVCD
- Coachella Valley MVCD
- Greater Los Angeles County VCD
- Northwest MVCD
- Orange County MVCD
- San Bernardino County MVCD
- San Gabriel Valley MVCD
- West Valley MVCD
- Salt Lake City MAD
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The Pacific Southwest Regional Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases is supported through Cooperative Agreement Number 1U01CK000649 between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the University of California, Davis.
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