CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREERS
PacVec shares career, internship, and fellowship opportunities provided by our partners and affiliations. Explore the current opportunities here:
STUDENT AND POSTDOCTORAL
Over 350 million people are at risk from diseases transmitted by phlebotomine sand flies, including Leishmania parasites. This PhD project investigates the ecology of sand fly oviposition behavior, specifically, how microbial and chemical cues from burrows influence site selection. Findings will inform the development of attractant-based tools for surveillance and control. The student will be based in Dr. Gideon Wasserberg’s lab at UNC-G and collaborate with Drs. Coby Schal and Loganathan Ponnusamy (NCSU) on chemical and microbial ecology aspects. Qualifications include: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, entomology, ecology, or related field; strong interest in insect behavior, disease ecology, or vector biology; previous research experience is preferred; experience with insect rearing or behavioral assays is a plus, but not required.
Location: University of North Carolina at Greensboro, NC
Funding: Fully funded (4 years)
Apply by: Open until filled
The post-doc will be responsible for conducting and developing oviposition site-selection bioassays in the lab and in the field. The study will be conducted under the supervision of Dr. Gideon Wasserberg at UNC-Greensboro in collaborations with Drs. Coby Schal and Loganathan Ponnusamy from North Carolina State University in aspects pertaining to chemical ecology and microbial ecology, respectively. They are looking for a highly motivated post-doc with broad skills in behavioral entomology (preferentially in the field of medical entomology) or related fields. Experience in conducting behavioral choice bioassays using olfactometer and/or wind tunnels, and field testing are highly desirable. Experience lab rearing of hematophagic insects is also highly desirable, but not required.
Location: University of North Carolina at Greensboro, NC
Salary: Commensurate with training and experience
Term: 3 yrs, with possibility of extension
Apply by: Open until filled
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
The Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District is seeking applications to fill this position. Public Information Officer (PIO) The Public Information Officer will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing strategic public relations, community outreach, and public information programs to educate the public about vector-borne diseases and the District’s mission to protect public health. The PIO will work under the general direction of the District Manager and may supervise other District staff for assigned public outreach tasks. This position requires excellent communication skills, creativity, and experience in media relations, marketing, and community engagement. The PIO serves as a key member of the District leadership team and works collaboratively across all operational departments. All positions are based at District headquarters in Roseville, though occasional off-site work will be required throughout Placer County for outreach events and presentations.
Location: Roseville, CA
Salary: $43.65 – $54.56 hourly
Apply by: 2/17/2026
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District is seeking applications to fill this position. Under the direction of the Vector Ecologist, the Vector Specialist will carry out vector and vector-borne disease surveillance, control, and research in support of District objectives. This individual will: facilitate and troubleshoot in-house pathogen testing; coordinate and prioritize vector projects; active participation in surveillance and control operations, including bicycle-based treatment programs; assist in vector-borne disease investigations; support the Quality Assurance program in evaluation of control product efficacy and resistance; conduct scientific research projects and perform related laboratory and field work; maintain accurate and organized records; prepare technical summaries and reports.
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Salary: $28.26 To $42.40 hourly
Apply by: 2/3/2026
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: 2/5/2026
The Delano Mosquito Abatement District is seeking applications to fill this position. Under the direction of the District Manager, the Administrative Assistant performs advanced administrative and confidential secretarial duties in support of District operations. This position is responsible for overseeing office functions, maintaining fiscal and personnel records, and performing a wide range of accounting, payroll, human resources, and administrative tasks. The Administrative Assistant applies bookkeeping principles, maintains accurate financial records, supports Board operations, and represents the District professionally to the public.
Location: Delano, CA
Salary: $33.77 – $41.05 hourly
Apply by: 2/13/2026 or until filled
The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District is seeking applications to fill the position. Under the general direction of the Assistant Manager and direct supervision of a Field Supervisor or Fisheries Supervisor, the Field Technician I/II performs inspections, surveillance, and mosquito and vector control operations within an assigned crew in the Control Operations Department. Assigned crews may include Catch Basins, Fisheries, South Sacramento, North Sacramento, South Yolo, or North Yolo. The Field Technician I is the entry-level classification in the Field Technician series. With experience and successful attainment of required certifications, incumbents may advance to Field Technician II after a minimum of two (2) years.
Location: Elk Grove, CA
Salary: $5,091.00 monthly
Apply by: 2/13/2026
The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District is seeking applications to fill the position. Under the direction of the Laboratory Director and direct supervision of the Vector Ecologist or Biologist, individual is responsible for performing a variety of laboratory and field services within the vector-borne disease surveillance programs of the Laboratory department for the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District. Tasks include, but are not limited to the following: inspects, services, and prepares supplies, laboratory equipment, instruments, and surveillance devices to collect vectors or other samples; maintains an inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment; purchases laboratory supplies and equipment as directed; deploys and retrieves surveillance devices, instruments, or equipment to collect, sample, and monitor or assess vectors and vector-borne diseases; sorts and identifies vector samples from surveillance devices; accurately records samples and updates
surveillance databases.
Location: Elk Grove, CA
Salary: $5,533.00 monthly
Apply by: 2/13/2026
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
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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