CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREERS
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STUDENT AND POSTDOCTORAL
The Vogels Lab is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to join our growing team in the Department of Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases at the Yale School of Public Health. Our lab uses experimental approaches to study the ecology, evolution, and epidemiology of arthropod-borne (arbo)viruses. They are specifically looking for a Postdoctoral Associate to lead our project on the evolutionary response of dengue virus to environmental change and novel control strategies. Vogels Lab uses innovative genomic approaches combined with phenotypic assays involving live mosquitoes to study how arboviruses may evolve and adapt to new environments. The postdoc will work with an interdisciplinary team of experts in virology, genomics, and immunology at Yale. A new lab in the Yale School of Public Health with a vibrant research community, access to state-of-the-art research facilities, and outstanding career development resources.
The graduate assistant will work under the supervision of Vincenzo Ellis on projects associated with the CDC funded VectorED Network: 1) molecular barcoding of mosquito species and 2) evaluation of a rodent baited vaccine against the Lyme disease pathogen Borrelia burgdorferi. Duties will include field work (trapping and identifying mosquitos, dragging for and identifying ticks), molecular lab work, bioinformatics, data analysis, and writing. This is a paid stipend position. To apply, email a 1) cover letter including research interests and relevant experiences, 2) CV including undergraduate GPA, Masters thesis information and GPA, publications (if any), and the names and contact information for two references including Masters degree major professor (indicate which reference person is Masters degree major professor) to Vincenzo Ellis with “PhD VectorED Assistantship” in the subject line.
SUMMER AND SEASONAL
Fresno Mosquito and Vector Control District is inviting applications to fill this position. The District accepts applications for seasonal employment throughout the year. Generally, the summer employment season is from March through October (depending on weather).
Location: Fresno, CA
Salary: $18.00 per hour
Fresno Mosquito and Vector Control District is inviting applications to fill this position. The District accepts applications for seasonal employment throughout the year. Generally, the summer employment season is from March through October (depending on weather).
Location: Fresno, CA
Salary: $20.00 – $21.50 per hour
Fresno Mosquito and Vector Control District is inviting applications to fill this position. The District accepts applications for seasonal employment throughout the year. Generally, the summer employment season is from March through October (depending on weather).
Location: Fresno, CA
Salary: $18.00 – $19.00 per hour
Applications are always accepted and kept on file for three years.
San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control is inviting applications to fill this position. Under direct supervision of the Operations Director, Field Operations Supervisor or Vector Control Technicians shall carry out routine inspections of residences in areas known to have mosquitoes, and/or complete field work entailing inspection and larvicidal treatment of creeks, catch basins, drains, salt marsh areas, miscellaneous sources, and stocking mosquito fish in backyard ponds. These positions also include preparing materials and equipment for work assignments, service requests, clearing access ways, some drainage maintenance, general maintenance, housekeeping, and assistance with frequent or routine needs. Seasonal employees are required to work dependably and cooperatively with others, maintain and appreciate safety precautions, and operate some specialized equipment. Seasonal employees may operate right-hand drive vehicles. Applications are always accepted and kept on file for three years.
Starting salary: $19.00 – $25.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Location: Burlingame, CA
Dates: April/May through October/November (season length varies)
Under the general direction of the District Manager and Assistant Manager and direct supervision of the Regional Supervisor and Mosquito and Vector Control Specialist, the Mosquito and Vector Control Assistant performs vector surveillance, performs vector control operations, and provides public education within the District’s service area, is assigned a geographic zone and/or specialized function of a vector control agency and performs work as required.
Location: Oroville, CA
Salary: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour
Applications due: Open until filled
Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District is inviting applications to fill this position. Under the general direction of the District Manager and direct supervision of the Entomologist II or Entomologist I / Biologist I, if an Entomologist II is not employed, the Lab Assistant, assists with vector surveillance, insect identification, pesticide efficacy trials, resistance studies, vector-borne disease surveillance, lab and surveillance equipment preparation and maintenance, tabulates data, and/or any other specialized function of a vector control agency and performs work as required. The District currently maintains 18 full-time employees on its staff. In addition, the District hires ten to fourteen seasonal employees during the mosquito season.
Location: Oroville, CA
Salary: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour
Applications due: Open until filled
VECTOR CONTROL / PUBLIC HEALTH
The PIHOA Regional Communicable Disease Epidemiologist (RCDE) is a full-time exempt position located
in the PIHOA Honolulu, Hawaiʻi office. Under the direction of the PIHOA Regional Health Information Systems and Performance Improvement Coordinator (RHIS PM), the PIHOA RCDE will: 1) build epidemiological, surveillance, and health information systems capacity in USAPI health agencies; 2) provide direct services as needed; for example, in data analysis and public health emergency response; and 3) liaise with other PIHOA initiatives and regional, federal, and international agencies to inform and strengthen USAPI health outcomes.
Location: Honolulu, HI
Application due: open until filled
Monarch is seeking a Lead Entomologist to develop and implement behavioral assays that assess how insects respond to visual and olfactory stimuli. Your work will be critical in validating the efficacy of machine-learning-predicted compounds across multiple insect species. The role will involve designing and conducting experiments that integrate with our cheminformatics pipeline, aimed at discovering broad-spectrum, natural repellents.
Location: Alameda, California
Starting salary: : $50,000-100,000 per year
Application due: Open until filled.
Under the general direction of the District Manager and direct supervision of the Office Administrator, the GIS/IT Specialist is responsible for coordinating the regular operation and maintenance of the Geographic Information System (GIS) for the District. The position evaluates and implements new developments in information technology (IT) systems.
Location: Fresno County, CA
Starting salary: : $6,560 – $7,765 per month
Application due: Open until filled.
Under the general direction of the General Manager, the Operations Program Manager (OPM) is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Delta Mosquito and Vector Control District. This position includes planning, supervising, and coordinating all vector control inspection and control activities. The OPM also enforces District policies and safety standards, maintains operational records, and oversees pesticide application and environmental control measures. The OPM works collaboratively with other departments to ensure the District’s service excellence and may represent the District in public forums.
Location: Delta, CA
Starting salary: : $95,972 – $119,974 (5-step scale), negotiable. per year
Application due: Open until filled.
Under the direction of the District Manager, the Field Supervisor plans, organizes, and supervises employees engaged in field inspection and control activities and performs related work as needed. Performs investigations and inspections as required to determine the need for and effectiveness of control operations. Collecting, analyzing, and reporting of pertinent data, working with property owners, the general public, and other employees of the District is required.
Location: Grand Junction, CO
Starting salary: : $66,560 – $74,880 annual
Application due: Continuous
Under the direction of the District Manager, the Field Supervisor plans, organizes, and supervises employees engaged in field inspection and control activities and performs related work as needed. Performs investigations and inspections as required to determine the need for and effectiveness of control operations. Collecting, analyzing, and reporting of pertinent data, working with property owners, the general public, and other employees of the District is required.
This is a professional level position under the direction of the District Manager and is primarily focused on informing the public about mosquitoes and mosquito-transmitted disease prevention and the services provided by the District. The emphasis of the work will be associated with the urban areas of the District and involves development of informational material for residents and presenting to local groups including home owners’ associations, service clubs, area students, civic groups, special events, and the media. This position will coordinate with the District’s marketing and communications consultant to maintain a positive brand and image for the District, updates to the webpage, social media, and other newsworthy information. Other duties will include assisting District staff during the mosquito season with inspections and surveillance of mosquitoes in urban areas of the District.
Location: Grand Junction, CO
Starting salary: $66,560 – $74,880 annual
Application due: Continuous
State Entomologist are concerned with flies, snails, beetles and other pests (including rodents) of economic and/or medical significance, and with the development, test or application of methods for their propagation or control. Major approaches to problem solving include methods of manipulating the effectiveness of the natural enemy; modifying the environment; changing adverse agricultural practices; introducing predators, parasites, pathogens and other beneficial organisms; devising and adapting abatement practices; applying chemicals; and integrating biological, chemical, cultural and/or other control measures. The Entomologist III independently performs a limited range of professional entomological assignments; may serve as project leader; and performs other related duties as assigned. The Entomologist IV independently performs the analysis, evaluation and solution of complex entomological problems with statewide implications; may supervise lower level entomologist as assigned; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Location: Island of Kauai, HI
Starting salary: Level III – $4,690 to $5,713 per month (SR-20, Step D to I); Level IV – $5,076 to $6,177 per month (SR-22, Step D to I).
Application due: Continuous
State Entomologist are concerned with flies, snails, beetles and other pests (including rodents) of economic and/or medical significance, and with the development, test or application of methods for their propagation or control. Major approaches to problem solving include methods of manipulating the effectiveness of the natural enemy; modifying the environment; changing adverse agricultural practices; introducing predators, parasites, pathogens and other beneficial organisms; devising and adapting abatement practices; applying chemicals; and integrating biological, chemical, cultural and/or other control measures. The Entomologist III independently performs a limited range of professional entomological assignments; may serve as project leader; and performs other related duties as assigned. The Entomologist IV independently performs the analysis, evaluation and solution of complex entomological problems with statewide implications; may supervise lower level entomologist as assigned; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Location: Island of Maui, HI
Starting salary: Level III – $4,690 to $5,713 per month (SR-20, Step D to I); Level IV – $5,076 to $6,177 per month (SR-22, Step D to I).
Application due: Continuous
Working closely with the Director, the Operations Manager is responsible for cultivating a culture of performance based accountability, leadership and team building within the mosquito operations team while partnering closely with sales, customer care and other departments to help accomplish the vision of the mosquito operations team and prepare for organizational and departmental growth. He/she should also have a keen eye for safety as well as regulatory compliance and process improvements to ensure exceptional customer experiences. This position has direct oversight of Clarke’s team of Field Supervisors who work 50/50 in the office and field, as well as our team of mechanics/fleet operations. Indirect supervision includes over 100 seasonal technicians during the months of April – October.
Location: Roselle, IL
Under the general direction of the District Manager, performs facility maintenance and safety evaluations on the District’s buildings and surrounding grounds and performs related work and supportive services as required. This position serves as the facility manager for District buildings, coordinating professional repair, maintenance, and housekeeping services, managing security access systems, and ensuring facilities comply with regulatory standards and codes.
Location: Burlingame CA
Salary: $32.67 – $43.47 per hour
Application due: Continuous
The Laboratory Technician will assist in the culture of medically important ticks that can transmit a variety of pathogens, perform morphological authentication of these stocks, perform bioassays and experiments, and assist in preparing and distributing ticks to collaborators. This position works 40 hours per week, which will consist of some weekend and holiday work. The staff member will be hired by, and an employee of, the CDC Foundation and assigned to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Roybal campus in Atlanta, Georgia. The staff member will support the Rickettsial Zoonoses Branch in the Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID).
The City of Moorpark is looking for an applicant to fill this position who has experience either in the Animal Control or the Mosquito and Vector Control field. Under the general direction of the Vector/Animal Control Specialist or other designated supervisor, you will perform a variety of: 1) vector control inspections and operations for mosquitoes, flies, and other vectors; 2) animal control duties including enforcement of local laws, regulations, and ordinances pertaining to animal control, as well as impound, quarantine, and investigation of animals and disposal of deceased animals; and 3) related work and support services as directed. The City has the discretion to make occasional adjustments of the work week, work day, or hours for this position to serve the interest of the City’s operation and mission. This position is not overtime exempt.
Location: Moorpark, CA
Salary: $62,691.20 – $84,281.60 per year
Application due: Continuous
ACADEMIC
Academic opportunities are organized by the most recent to the oldest job postings.
The Department of Biological Sciences at Florida International University invites qualified candidates for an Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full) Professor position in vector biology. Scientists working in the areas of arthropod molecular genetics, biochemistry, population genetics/genomics, neurobiology, or physiology are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to have a solid publication record; to maintain an active, externally funded research program; to supervise graduate students in our Ph.D. program; and to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their specific area of expertise as well as courses such as biochemistry, genetics, or cell biology. Successful candidates could also become affiliated with one or more research institutes such as the Biomolecular Sciences Institute and/or the Institute of Environment. The minimum requirements are a doctoral degree in a related field from an accredited institution and evidence of active research. Applicants with postdoctoral experience are preferred. The successful candidate is expected to build an internationally prominent research program by securing external funding, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, recruiting and mentoring graduate students, and contributing to undergraduate and graduate teaching.
For full consideration apply by Jan 5, 2025. Learn More.
The Department of Entomology at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for a full‐time, 9-month tenure track Assistant Professor with a 70% research, 25% teaching, and 5% service assignment. Looking for candidates with expertise in arthropods of human and animal health significance. Areas of interest may include cellular to global scales; interactions of arthropod vectors with pathogens, symbionts and other microbes using state-of-the-art genomic and/or other technologies; basic and applied questions at the individual, population, community or ecosystem levels; and big data modeling within a multidisciplinary, systems biology and One Health approach. Teaching expectations will include instruction of a three-credit Medical Entomology course. 
The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of Colorado at Boulder (CU Boulder) encourages applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate in Climate Applications to Vector-Borne Disease in Boulder, Colorado. The successful candidate will work with colleagues engaged in researching the impacts of weather/climate on West Nile virus (WNV) in the United States. Recent research has shown that, at large spatial scales, incorporating relationships derived from historical climate data and neuroinvasive WNV case data into predictive models have the potential to improve forecasts of annual WNV disease counts.University of Colorado is looking to expand on that research to improve those relationships and see if such WNV forecasts can be made in real time, with imperfect seasonal prediction models. Key colleagues have strong backgrounds in atmospheric science, and external research partners have strong backgrounds in public health and epidemiology.
Learn More.
FELLOWSHIPS / FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
A research opportunity is available with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Fort Collins, Colorado. The participant will be involved in projects to learn about the development and improvement of molecular tools that inform decisions regarding vector mosquito control and surveillance. They will be trained in laboratory workflow development, specimen processing and management, next-generation sequencing, PCR assay development, and data analysis with a variety of tools (command line using CDC’s cluster computing resources, programs such as Geneious and CLC Genomics, and the online bioinformatics platform Galaxy). The fellow will have the opportunity to develop their own related side project if desired. The mentor and contact for questions about this opportunity is Michael Huston (yfk0@cdc.gov). Anticipated Appointment Start Date: September 16, 2024. Apply right away if you are interested, and feel free to forward this opportunity to others. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors. The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC and is contingent on the availability of funds. Learn More.
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 2024-2025). 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 Cost 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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