Medical Entomologist
Medical Entomologists protect communities from insect-borne diseases by uncovering the secrets of mosquitoes and other disease-carrying pests.
Want to protect communities from insect-borne diseases?
Role Description:
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Medical Entomologists study insects – mainly mosquitoes – and other disease carrying arthropods (insects) that spread illnesses to people and animals to protect communities from insect borne diseases. Medical entomologists:
- give advice on diseases spread by mosquitoes and other insects
- work with local governments to manage mosquito borne diseases, stop them from spreading, and respond to outbreaks
- lead programs to monitor and track diseases spread by mosquitoes
- develop new ways to track and control mosquitoes
- lead and work with others to stop the spread of exotic mosquito borne diseases.
Where you might work:
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Medical Entomologists may be employed in a state or federal government health department or health service, or a research group.
Personal attributes:
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To be a Medical Entomologist you need to have an interest in biology and health care. You need to be an excellent problem-solver and communicator that is able to work under pressure.
