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 Norris laboratory, located in the Department of Molecular 
Microbiology and Immunology at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (BSPH) in Baltimore, is seeking two highly motivated individuals for postdoctoral positions focusing on anopheline mosquito ecology, behavior and genomics. The Norris laboratory is interested in gaining a better understanding of ecological and behavior drivers of vector transmission of malaria parasites in a high transmission setting in Zambia, as well as implementation and evaluation of innovative approaches to vector control.
Location: Baltimore, MD
Application due: Open until filled.
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
VECTOR CONTROL / PUBLIC HEALTH
The CDC Foundation is seeking a part time Entomologist III who will work 20 hours per week and serve as a member of the ADHS Vector-borne and Zoonotic Disease (VBZD) Team. In this capacity, the position provides expertise on vector surveillance and control, including the identification of medically important arthropods and arachnids in Arizona (such as mosquitoes and ticks) and providing training on vectors and their control to local public health partners and vector control agencies. The position may also work with vector control or entomologist professionals from tribes, other state health departments, the CDC and local universities.
Location: Hybrid (Reside in Arizona)
Starting salary: : $41,800.00 per year plus benefits
Application due: 7/31/25
Under the direct supervision of a Program Supervisor and the general direction of the Operations Manager, performs inspections and control for all vector operations, provides assistance and support to other Vector Control personnel, and does related work and supportive services as required. Essential functions include extensive driving throughout the county, traversing various terrains to conduct surveillance, inspections and treatments, the ability to transport and apply pesticides, effective verbal and written communication with members of the public and other District personnel, the ability to efficiently plan and execute their daily workload with minimal supervision and exercise good judgement in assessing the appropriate treatments in various situations.
The Vector Control Technician is responsible for tasks associated with Integrated Vector Management (IVM) within the county related to mosquito and vector control. Responsibilities include the application of comprehensive vector control measures with major emphasis on activities designed to inspect for and/or progressively reduce the vector population within an assigned area, and to assist the public with related vector problems. The Vector Control Technician must be proficient in and capable of accomplishing duties in all District vector operations.
Location: Contra Costa County, CA
Starting salary: $7,243.81 – 9,707.41 per month
Application due: Open until filled.
The Department of Entomology seeks a Research Technician for approximately 40 hours/week.
This position will maintain mosquito colonies, conduct toxicology bioassays on mosquitoes, collect and record experimental data, assist in preparation of reports and manuscripts, and assist in general lab inventory and organization including chemical hygiene and waste management.
Location: Wooster, OH
Starting salary: $15.70-20.67/hour
Application due: Open until filled.
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
ACADEMIC
Academic opportunities are organized by the most recent to the oldest job postings.
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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