CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREERS
PacVec shares career, internship, and fellowship opportunities provided by our partners and affiliations. Explore the current opportunities here:
STUDENT AND POSTDOCTORAL
Population Genomics & Adaptive Introgression Among African Malaria Vector Species
Join an interdisciplinary research program investigating the evolutionary genomics of Africa’s most important malaria vectors.
We are seeking an outstanding Postdoctoral Researcher to investigate interspecific hybridization, gene flow, and adaptive introgression among members of the Anopheles gambiae species complex Research will involve the application of cutting-edge long-read sequencing and population genomic approaches.
Location: Davis, CA
Application Deadline: Open until filled
The Department of Biological Sciences Texas Tech University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a multidisciplinary research team developing nextgeneration approaches for the control of the New World screwworm. This USDA-funded project focuses on enhancing the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) by integrating autodissemination approaches into existing sterile fly production and release programs. In addition, this project will develop autodissemination stations for New World screwworm control in livestock production systems. The successful candidate will conduct research on insect behavior, insect control, sterile insect technology, insecticide autodissemination, and environmental fate of insect growth regulators. Responsibilities will include designing and conducting laboratory and field experiments, analyzing data, and preparing manuscripts and grant reports.
Location: Texas Tech University, TX
Salary: $59,000 – $63,000 per year
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
This is an intermediate-level mapping and Geographic Information Systems support position responsible for creating new spatial datasets, reviewing and maintaining existing datasets, conducting data analysis, producing maps, and collecting GPS data. This position is highly technical and requires existing GIS knowledge and skills to perform tasks efficiently.
Location: Vero Beach, FL
Salary: $68,103 – $119,419 annually
Apply by: Open until filled
Perform technical duties related to the District’s Science Department, including conducting mosquito collections related to surveillance, serving as a field technician for research and resistance projects, and assisting with resistance testing of both adult and larval populations. Maintain accurate and detailed records of all activities.
Location: Vero Beach, FL
Salary: $43,791 to $76,788 annually
Apply by: Open until filled
The Research Scientist Senior serves as the Public Health Prioritization Epidemiologist on the Decision Intelligence Section, a high impact position for a key time for public health in California. The RS Senior directs data collection and public health analytics, provides technical assistance, makes scientific presentations, writes scientific reports, and interprets complex data for the Office of Policy and Planning within CDPH. The RS Senior leads, plans, organizes, and directs scientific research and evaluation studies of a highly developed scientific scope and complexity. The RS Senior will deploy modern epidemiologic methods and analysis and work closely within the Decision Intelligence Section (DIS) team, to transform data and information into good policy decisions and public health action by informing public health prioritization efforts.
Location: Richmond, CA
Salary: $9,573.00 – $12,394.00 monthly
Apply by: October 19, 2026
The Vector Program Supervisor acts as a team leader to provide day to day leadership, conceptual development, resource acquisition and allocation, and general oversight of Environmental Health Services’ (EHS) Vector Control and Code Enforcement unit.
The Vector Control Supervisor has knowledge in etiology of communicable diseases, specifically on Vector borne disease and is knowledgeable and proficient in integrated pest management practices. The position oversees the county’s efforts to protect the public from vector-borne disease by maintaining the health of the community with complete physical, mental, and social well-being and community livability.
Location:Portland, OR
Salary: $88,604.78 – $135,792.20 Annual
Apply by: Open Until Filled
ACADEMIC
Academic opportunities are organized by the most recent to the oldest job postings.
The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at NC State University is seeking applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Insect Ecology (60% teaching, 40% research). The successful candidate will play a central role in the department’s undergraduate curriculum, including ENT 201: Insects and People and build a nationally recognized research program in insect ecology, secure external funding, and mentor undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students. NCSU has a diverse and collegial top-ranked department, and Raleigh, NC is routinely ranked as one of the best places to live in the US.
Location: Raleigh, NC
Application Deadline: Oct 28, 2026
The Weill School of Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis seeks an interdisciplinary Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Teaching in Epidemiology to advance its education and research mission through pedagogy of epidemiology in veterinary sciences. The appointee is expected to lead five to eight courses per year as relevant to the Weill 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 an instructor of record or lecturer, 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 causal inference, population health study design, bias reduction, risk factor analyses, clinical algorithm development, disease surveillance, disease ecology, 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 veterinary epidemiology and/or pedagogy is required. Research experience in animal and/or vector epidemiology and ability to teach advanced epidemiologic methodology (e.g., causal inference, counterfactual theory, methods for assessing heterogeneity of effects or sources of bias) are preferred.
Location: Davis, CA
Salary: $190,800 – $352,100
First review date: Nov 17, 2026
FELLOWSHIPS / FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
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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