CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREERS
PacVec shares career, internship, and fellowship opportunities provided by our partners and affiliations. Explore the current opportunities here:
STUDENT AND POSTDOCTORAL
SUMMER AND SEASONAL
The Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District is seeking applications to fill these seasonal positions:
Location: Concord, CA
Apply by: Open until filled
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
Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District is looking for self-driven individuals interested in a career protecting the residents of northwest Riverside County from vectors and vector-borne diseases. Under general and/or specific directions of the District Manager, plans, coordinates and conducts specialized vector control services. This includes management of staff assigned to the laboratory, mosquito and other vector surveillance programs, molecular techniques such as PCR, use of the sterile insect technique as a means of mosquito control, scientific research and product evaluations, as well as computer and statistical services and related duties. Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time upon receiving enough qualified applicants or no later than January 21, 2026. Please email complete applications to recruitment@northwestmvcd.org.
Location: Corona, CA
Salary: $110,651 – $159,071 yearly
Apply by: 1/21/2026
Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District is looking for self-driven individuals interested in a career protecting the residents of northwest Riverside County from vectors and vector-borne diseases. Under the direction of the Director of Administration or their designee, the Communications Specialist develops, implements, and evaluates the District’s public information, education, and outreach programs. The position creates digital, print, and multimedia content, manages social media and website communications, supports community outreach events, and provides accurate information to the public regarding vector-borne diseases and District operations. Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time upon receiving enough qualified applicants or no later than January 21, 2026. Please email complete applications to recruitment@northwestmvcd.org.
Location: Corona, CA
Salary: $42.12 – $58.44 hourly
Apply by: 1/21/2026
The Mosquito & Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County is looking to fill a vacancy for a Vector Control Technician position. After successfully completing a six-month probationary period, fulfilling training requirements and satisfactory work performance, the employee will be promoted to permanent status as Vector Control Technician I or II (depending on qualifications and experience). Under direction, work for this class includes the inspection and surveillance of disease and nuisance vector sources and applying control measures according to Federal and State Laws, Regulations, and District Policies. Work is performed in accordance with established methods and techniques, but the employee will exercise considerable independent judgment in vector inspection, surveillance and control assignments. The supervisor and lead staff provide guidance and direction through instruction and reviews of work performance. The appointee for the class will work in varying outdoor environments in existing weather conditions. The trainee will be exposed to various pesticides, organic materials common in vector-producing environments and disease/nuisance vectors including venomous and stinging insects.
Location: Summerland, CA
Salary: $24.39 – $38.81 per hour
Apply by: Open until filled
The San Francisco Department of Public Health is seeking applications to fill this position. Under supervision, in an assigned district or specialty, conducts investigations, routine inspections and responds to complaints involving vector related issues, hazardous materials, solid waste, massage, and other general unsanitary conditions; may issue notices and citations; recommends corrective action; explains sanitation and/or hazardous materials and public health requirements related to code enforcement to the public, business community, and government agencies; utilizes techniques in effectively controlling vector related hazards; prepares records and reports; and performs related duties as required. The application filing will close on or after January 11, 2026.
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: $88,088 – $107,068 yearly
Apply by: 1/11/2026
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 Data Systems Specialist is responsible for managing data collection, analysis, and reporting for disease surveillance programs. This role supports the integration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), data management, and IT systems to facilitate efficient operations. The position also provides basic IT support for hardware and software maintenance and ensures the smooth operation of administrative, field and laboratory data systems. This position manages database and data collection systems, ensures data accuracy, provides technical support for hardware and software, and assists in the preparation of reports and analysis. The Data Systems Specialist also supports the development of technology strategies to improve the District’s operational efficiency.
Location: Cotati, CA
Salary: $8,887.41 – $10,365.83 monthly
Apply by: Open until filled
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
This is a 12-month 100% (1.0 FTE) administration position. The Director is responsible for the management and coordination of all research, extension and academic programs at the Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory (FMEL), located in Vero Beach, Florida. The Director provides leadership and assistance to the faculty and staff at the center in developing and implementing research, extension, and academic programs and seeks Federal, State, and/or private funds to supplement the budget provided by the Florida Legislature. Other administrative responsibilities include the preparation of budgets, allocation of operating funds to all sections of the Center, evaluation of all FMEL faculty members in conjunction with department chairs, the initiation of tenure and promotion for FMEL faculty members in consultation with appropriate department chairs, and supervision of staff including farm operations, automotive services, custodial/janitorial/maintenance services, and the center’s media specialist. The Director is responsible for communicating all facility needs and maintenance requirements to the appropriate staff and administrators. Close interaction with industry representatives and governmental agencies is expected. The Director strengthens and maintains strong ties and goodwill with stakeholders and support organizations, regulatory agencies, environmental groups, local and statewide governmental agencies, members of urban and rural clientele groups, and the public. For full consideration, candidates should apply and submit materials by 15 February 2026. The position will remain open until a viable applicant pool is determined.
Location: Vero Beach, FL
For Full Consideration: 2/15/2026
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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