Post-doctoral Associate in Mosquito-Borne Disease Ecology
Quick answer
PCSU-Kauai Forest Bird Recovery Project is hiring a post-doctoral associate to help finalize protocols for mosquito control tools in Hawaii, paying $80,000 per year for 18 months.
- Role
- Post-doctoral Associate in Mosquito-Borne Disease Ecology
- Organization
- PCSU-Kauai Forest Bird Recovery Project
- Location
- Kauaʻi and ‘Oahu with occasional travel to Maui
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $80,000 per year for 18 months, with possibility of extension
- Category
- Other
The role
The post-doctoral associate will help finalize successful protocols to apply mosquito control tools in selected areas on Kauaʻi and Maui, while analyzing existing and incoming data on mosquito abundance and fecundity.
What you'll do
- Participate in the monitoring and collection of adult and larval mosquitoes and egg rafts in treatment and control areas.
- Work with partners to finalize experimental design, data collection and analysis protocols.
- Help advance the use of novel tools such as eDNA to assess mosquito occupancy and non-target effects.
- Maintain the KFBRP mosquito database by proofing and querying data.
- Conduct spatial analysis and present findings in reports.
What it takes
- Doctoral Degree from an accredited college or university in Entomology, Agriculture, Biology, Zoology, Conservation Biology, Ecology or related fields.
- Three to five (3-5) years of experience designing, leading, conducting and analyzing biological field research.
- Working knowledge of natural history relevant to native Hawaiian wildlife.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based primarily at Kauaʻi Forest Bird Recovery Project with occasional travel to Maui.
What is the compensation for this position?
The fellowship includes $80,000 per year for 18 months, with possibility of extension.
What are the key qualifications required?
Applicants must have a Doctoral Degree and three to five years of experience in designing, leading, conducting and analyzing biological field research.
How to apply
Apply directly on PCSU-Kauai Forest Bird Recovery Project's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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