Navy Entomologist
Navy Entomologist Opportunity – Public Health Impact on a Global Scale where science meets service!
This is a full-time, in-person active-duty position (Not remote or telemedicine) with career-defining benefits and impact.
Navy Entomologists protect global health, prevent disease, and contribute to bio-surveillance missions worldwide. From conducting field research on vector-borne diseases to supporting humanitarian operations, this career blends science, service, and adventure.
Starting Annual Compensation: $100,000 to $140,000
Position Highlights:
• Tax-Free Housing Allowance or Base Housing
• 30 Days Paid Vacation + Federal Holidays
• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave + Unlimited Sick Days
• CME Reimbursement & Professional Development
• Federal Pension + 401k (Thrift Savings Plan) With 5% Match
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Global Assignments, Research, and Humanitarian Missions
Placement Locations (including but not limited to):
- Naval Medical Research Units (e.g., Peru, Cambodia)
- Navy Environmental & Preventive Medicine Units
- Washington, DC
- Hawaii
- Naples, Italy
Minimum Qualifications:
• Applicants must have a master’s degree or doctoral degree in entomology or closely related field in which the course work taken had an emphasis in entomology.
• Course work taken should include 30 or more hours (graduate and undergraduate) in entomology including courses in the areas of medical entomology, pest management, insect taxonomy, insect morphology, immature insects, vector biology, medical-veterinary entomology, insect ecology, insect toxicology, and insect physiology.
This is more than a job—it’s a calling. A mission to serve and support our service members and their families.
Use your science to serve. Lead global change as a Navy Entomologist.
If this resonates and you'd like to learn more, please apply here or reach out via call, text, or email!
Recruiter Contact:
Amanda Tarumoto
📞 808-330-8349
📧 Amanda.L.Tarumoto.Mil@US.Navy.Mil