RaHP VEC summer intern

The Rockies and High Plains Vector-borne Diseases Center (RaHP VEC) summer internship seeks to facilitate opportunities for field training and localized research projects for students from throughout our region (CO, WY, NM, UT, and the TX panhandle) who are interested in vector control and public health. The projects aim to fit within the RaHP VEC mission of expanding training and capacity, and implementing consistent and useful evaluation metrics and other practices within our region. Specific duties and job responsibilities vary by individual internship but generally incorporate various elements of vector surveillance and control work, as well as potentially public health/outreach oriented tasks.

Microbiology, Immunology, & Pathology

May 25, 2026    

40

• High school diploma

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school program; or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program (<5 years)

• Experience/interest in ecological field research

• Interest in public health and/or vector-borne diseases

• Exceptional attention to detail and organization

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working autonomously 

• Experience driving long distances in rural areas 

• Access to a reliable vehicle, preferably with 4-wheel drive or high-clearance

• Drive to local field sites 

• Set/collect mosquito traps

• Other activities associated with aerial spray control

• Analyze data and generate figures and tables

• Process mosquitoes from field traps, including sorting, counting, species determination.

• Perform molecular assays as applicable (species determination, pathogen testing, etc.)

• Aid/Perform insecticide resistance testing as applicable (CDC bottle bioassay, etc.)

• Coordinate with partners and community members to expand the state’s reporting system

• Create education materials (i.e. handouts, social media posts, etc.) for the public relating to vector-borne diseases

• Communicate results to collaborators through regular virtual meetings and written reports

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

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