The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity for a partner affiliated with the Hawai’i-Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) to conduct research on the Incompatible Insect Technique (IIT) as a strategy for mosquito population suppression and its impact on avian malaria. The selected CESU partner will be responsible for developing statistical models to analyze capture rates of Southern house mosquitoes and the prevalence of Plasmodium relictum, as well as creating a high-throughput sequencing technique to quantify avian malaria prevalence. This research is critical for understanding and mitigating disease pressures on Hawaiian forest birds in their natural habitats. Interested applicants should note that the funding ceiling is set at $71,335, with no matching requirement, and applications must be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m. ET on June 21, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Faith Graves at fgraves@usgs.gov.