The MacDonald disease ecology lab at UC Santa Barbara and the Natural Capital Project at Stanford University are recruiting two postdoctoral scholars to work on an NSF EEID-funded project (DEB-2011147) investigating the effects of land use change on vector-borne disease. One postdoc will be based at UC Santa Barbara’s Bren School of Environmental Science and Management and primarily work with Dr. Andrew MacDonald in the Bren School. One postdoc will be based at Stanford University’s Biology Department and also affiliated with the Natural Capital Project at the Woods Institute for the Environment, advised by Dr. Lisa Mandle and Dr. Gretchen Daily. Both postdocs will collaborate and interact with other project PIs based at Stanford University (Dr. Erin Mordecai – Biology, and Dr. Eric Lambin – Earth System Science) and at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru (Dr. Willy Lescano).

To apply: please send one email to both lmandle@stanford.edu and macdonald@bren.ucsb.edu with the subject line “NSF EEID POSTDOC” and attach a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references. The cover letter should summarize your relevant experience and qualifications and your interest in the positions, as well as indicate which of the positions (UC Santa Barbara, Stanford, or both) you are applying for.

With anticipated approval, the Department of Entomology and Center for Vector Biology & Zoonotic Diseases at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (New Haven Campus) are seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist position starting February 2023 to study the genetic basis of insecticide resistance in mosquitoes in the northeastern USA. The position is for two years with a negotiable start date. The research project, funded by the Louis Magnarelli Postdoctoral Fellowship at CAES, will use genomic approaches and experimental evolution to identify the underlying genetics of insecticide resistance in Culex pipiens mosquitoes in the Northeast and establish the potential of these mosquito populations to develop and maintain resistance in the presence/absence of insecticides. Interested candidates should submit by email a single PDF document that includes: (1) a cover letter addressing the requirements above, (2) a CV or resume, and (3) the names and contact information for three references (e-mail and phone numbers) to: Dr. Andrea Gloria-Soria (andrea.gloria-soria@ct.gov). The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

The East Side Mosquito Abatement District is seeking applications to fill this position. The Vector Biologist works under the general direction of and reports to the District Manager, conducts and assists with more complex planning and coordination of field surveys; coordinates with lead field staff for effective mosquito control; executes various aspects of the District’s technical program, applying knowledge associated with the scientific disciplines of entomology, biology, ecology, epidemiology, and microbiology.

The Jackson County Vector Control District is seeking applications to fill this position. This position is full time-permanent. Under direction of the District Manager, the Vector Technician conducts all aspects of direct mosquito control in the field. This position also directs and assists seasonal field staff in daily operational activities. Assists with in vector and disease surveillance programs and related research projects.

The Jackson County Vector Control District is seeking applications to fill this position. Under the direction and supervision of the District Manager, this position is regarded as administrative and relates to organization and controlling administrative records. The Office Specialist plans and organizes files, forms, reports and business office procedures; checks all invoices and submits bills; responsible for payroll and associated records; Organizes and maintains fiscal records, operational records, personnel records, and devises forms as required; Formulates and maintains property, equipment, repairs and service records; Analyzes recorded data and prepares summary and statistical reports for the Manager; develops and implements office procedures necessary for the efficient operation of the District.

San Gabriel Mosquito and Vector Control District is seeking applications to fill this position. The Vector Ecologist conducts surveillance and control of one or more vectors; develops methods for vector-borne disease surveillance and control; educates the public; identifies a variety of vectors and conditions that support vectors; serves as biologist; and performs related work as required. Relationship: The Vector Ecologist is a Fair Labor Standards Act Non-Exempt position that is supervised by the Director of Scientific Programs. Class Characteristics: The Vector Ecologist applies principles of biology and other related scientific disciplines to assist in developing and implementing the District’s vector-borne disease surveillance and control program. The Vector Ecologist assists the Director of Scientific Programs in the surveillance of all aspects of vector-borne disease, and is responsible for one or more aspects of the program.

Salary: $42,278.00 - $84,556.00 per year
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Application due: 3/01/2023

San Gabriel Mosquito and Vector Control District is seeking applications to fill this position. The Director of Communications plans, organizes, manages, and provides administrative direction and oversight for all functions and activities of the Communications Department; serves as a key member of the District’s management team; implements comprehensive District government relations, community outreach, and media relations programs and activities; oversees the planning, development, and maintenance of educational programs for youth and adult learning institutions within the District; coordinates assigned activities with other District departments, officials, outside agencies, and the public; fosters cooperative working relationship among District departments and with governmental and regulatory agencies and various community groups. 

The Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District is seeking applications to fill this position. Under the general direction of the District Manager, the Scientific Operations Manager (SOM) is an at-will, exempt, confidential, managerial position responsible for the management of the Surveillance, Research and Laboratory Operations Department and its staff. The SOM plans, organizes, administers, develops, and implements the District’s surveillance program, oversee laboratory functions, which monitors organisms of public health significance such as mosquitoes, ticks, rodents, and vector- borne disease incidence in SMVCD boundaries, as well as other scientific activities that support other District programs. This position performs advanced professional work which requires the interpretation and application of advanced concepts, methods, procedures, and technologies related to vector and vector-borne disease surveillance. Excellent communication, leadership skills and sound judgement are required.
 

The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District is seeking applications to fill this position. Under general direction of the Manager and the direct supervision of the Assistant Manager, this position is responsible for providing leadership to improve programs, strategies, performance and quality of production of gambusia affinis (mosquitofish), other fish or biological agents that prey on mosquito larva for the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District. Responsibilities include the direct supervision of subordinate biological control operations personnel and equipment.

The Kings Mosquito Abatement District is seeking applications to fill this position. Under the direction of the District Manager, the position coordinates all field operations throughout the district. Duties include wide ranging areas of responsibilities that may include the following: hiring and termination of seasonal staff; coordinating surveillance activities to ensure effective control of mosquitoes; forecasting pesticide usage; understands and enforces all district policies; proactively trains employees on application techniques and mosquito management. This position is management level and exempt.

The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District is seeking applications to fill this position. Under the general direction of the Assistant Manager and direct supervision of the Field or Fisheries Supervisor, this position performs inspections and control operations or other related or specialized services in an assigned crew within the Control Operations department for the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District.

The Napa County Mosquito Abatement District is seeking applications to fill this position. The Vector Control Technician will perform labor intensive work including inspections and control operations for mosquitoes, yellowjackets, rats, mice and other vector and/or nuisance organisms, vegetation management, and other related work and supportive services as required.

The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is seeking two scientists with a demonstrated research focus on immunology. These are full-time, tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology is a highly integrated group studying the mechanisms by which disease develops at the organismal, cellular, and molecular levels. We are strongly collaborative with existing research strengths in host-microbe interactions, host response to infection, T- and B-cell biology, immunohematology, and stem cell research. Research interests in other areas of fundamental and applied immunology are also welcome, including (but not limited to) host-pathogen interactions, immunogenetics, immunodeficiencies, autoimmunity, allergy/hypersensitivity, cancer immunology, diagnostic immunology, vaccine development, and immune-based therapies.