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HerePATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world's most pressing heath challenges.
We are seeking a Senior Vector Biologist who will provide technical expertise for a project, DWFP Novel Repellent Textiles for Protection from Disease Vectors. The DWFP supports the development of new interventions to protect individuals - including, but not limited to, deployed US military personnel - from medically relevant arthropods. Of specific interest to the program is research designed to support the Advanced Technology Development of new approaches for vector control, including new technologies or enhanced modalities of personal protection from biting arthropods. This project focuses on the development of novel insect-repelling fabrics to incorporate into military uniforms and other textiles that actively protect people from medically important arthropod bites.
This role is at 20% FTE and will serve as part of the PATH team working on the DWFP Novel Repellent Textiles for Protection from Disease Vectors project.Responsibilities:- Provide entomological technical expertise for the project, namely the research activities planned under the under the award.
- Lead the development of all project-related research protocols, standardized procedures, and data collection instruments, including soliciting and incorporating feedback from project partners.
- Lead the submission and approval of all research activities through all required ethical reviews.
- Ensure the timely collection, appropriate storage, analysis, and interpretation of study data from all phases.
- Lead decision-making around the down selection of ACU AI blends and dose(s) for year 2 continuation of semi-field wash resistance testing and initial field efficacy evaluations, documenting the results and resulting decisions in a report.
- Draft sections as assigned of project reports and conduct full reviews of project reports and deliverables to ensure technical quality.
- Join project meetings, internally as well as with partners, and with the donor, to provide updates and briefings.
Required skills and experience:- PhD in infectious diseases, or similar with a minimum of 15 years working in public health, entomology, vector control, or similar fields.
- Experience leading vector control studies and pilots including management of ethical approvals.
- Experience with entomological components of research evaluations, including cluster randomized trials
- Experience working with governments, academic institutions and other stakeholders to advance the development of novel vector control tools and approaches
- Strong interpersonal communication, presentation skills, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work with flexibility, entrepreneurship, and diplomacy both individually and as part of a complex team effort.
We offer our employees a competitive salary and generous benefits. For candidates based in the U.S., the annual salary range for this position is $157,248 - $196,560. The final salary is based on a variety of objective factors.
PATH provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes 15 vacation, 10 holiday, 2 personal, and 12 sick days per year; medical and dental plans; life insurance; and disability and retirement benefits. For more details click here.
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PATH operates within a hybrid workplace model unless otherwise noted. Hybrid employees must reside within commuting distance of one of our PATH offices. PATH's US offices are located in Seattle, WA, and Washington, DC.
