Postdoctoral and Academic Positions in Agricultural Sciences at The University of Florida, United States, an American public research university in Gainesville, Florida, United States.
| POSITION | DEPARTMENT | LOCATION | CLOSES |
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| Professor and Chair – Agronomy Department | 60080000 – AG-AGRONOMY | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The Chair of the Department of Agronomy provides vision and coordination in planning, developing, and implementing the Land Grant mission of teaching, research, and extension within the department. This includes leadership in the recruitment, professional development, and academic growth of faculty, staff, and students. The Chair is responsible for administering the department’s human and financial resources, developing external relationships and funding opportunities, and enhancing the national and international reputation of the department. The position is housed on the main campus in Gainesville, FL, though these duties extend to the faculty, staff, and students located at multiple research and education centers throughout the state. | |||
| Research Coordinator III | 60152300 – AG-SOUTHERN REGION PROGRAMS-IR | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | 17 Jun 2024 |
| A full-time position located in the Food and Environmental Toxicology Laboratory within the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department. This position serves as the Southern Region Field Coordinator for Interregional Project No.4 (IR-4), entitled “A National Agricultural Program to Clear Pest Control Agents for Minor Uses”. This position is responsible to lead and coordinate all field research programs in the IR-4 Southern Region, which is comprised of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Puerto Rico. | |||
| Chemist II | 60210000 – AG-SOIL AND WATER SCIENCE | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | 24 May 2024 |
| The University of Florida Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences is seeking a Chemist II to join the SWES ICP-Mass Spectrometry Laboratory Team. This position will focus on metals analysis, ICP-MS operation, and mineralogical characterization. This Chemist II will be based in McCarty Hall A (at the Main Campus in Gainesville, FL) and will be advised by Dr. Jonathan Judy in the Soil, Water and Ecosystem Sciences Department. This position will be linked to the operation of departmental core labs. The successful candidate will work almost exclusively in the lab, though opportunities may exist to support field activities if the successful candidate is interested. The successful candidate will have experience in the operation of ICP-MS and metals analysis in general. The successful candidate will join a welcoming research program where work-life balance is a priority. The expected near-term throughput/number of samples to be analyzed in our lab is relatively small compared to many operations and as a result, this position is being offered at 0.75 FTE. However, the potential exists to scale this position up to 1.0 FTE in the future. | |||
| SNAP-Ed Evaluation & Data Coordinator | 60451000 – AG-FAMILY NUTRITION PROGRAM | In the State of Florida | 10 Jun 2024 |
| The UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program is seeking an evaluation scientist with strong study design, data collection, and analytical research skills in quantitative and survey research to guide evaluation of SNAP-Education activities in Florida. The Evaluation & Data Coordinator will assess statewide needs and determine evaluation priorities for a multi-million-dollar federal grant. They lead a team and coordinate efforts to enhance implementation and expand the evidence-base for SNAP-Ed. Join us to create a healthier Florida! | |||
| EXT AGENT II* | 60354029 – AG-HILLSBOROUGH | Hillsborough | 12 Jun 2024 |
| The University of Florida (“UF”) is seeking an Extension Agent II for Fruit and Vegetable Production at UF IFAS, in Hillsborough County, with duties and responsibilities to include teaching, research, extension, and service. | |||
| Laboratory Technician III | 60910000 – AG-SWFREC-IMMOKALEE | Collier | 24 May 2024 |
| This is a technical position for laboratory work, field and greenhouse on citrus and vegetables. Responsibilities include day to day activities in support of the Soil Microbiology program at the IFAS/Southwest Florida REC | |||
| Research Administrator II | 60760000 – AG-IRREC-FT. PIERCE | St. Lucie | 23 May 2024 |
| This position requires a highly motivated, service-focused, self-starting professional to support scientists who are working diligently to discover solutions to some of the most vexing problems in Florida and the world. As a Research Administrator in The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), you are expected to provide comprehensive research administration to a portfolio of faculty/principal investigators (PIs) in various units to ensure the overall effective coordination of research administration services, systems, policies, processes, and compliance.Position will provide lifecycle pre & post-award research administration ensuring the fulfillment of all grant and/or contract and compliance requirements. Major duties include proposal development, review, submission, and management of research-related agreements, and award management, including effort, expenditures, modifications, and closeouts, in addition to regularly communicating with the projects’ sponsors.Working from a remote location is possible.The RA II is a mid-level position with some prior experience in research administration, who 1) applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity, 2) exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action, and 3) works independently with general supervision. Problems faced are sometimes difficult, but typically not complex. The RA II may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies, and practices. Every member of our community is expected to foster a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others, regardless of background or perspective and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others. | |||
| CLIN AST PROF | 29350000 – MD-DERMATOLOGY | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The Department of Dermatology invites applications for Medical Dermatologist physicians to pursue a career with the Department of Dermatology in the College of Medicine at the University of Florida. This is a full-time 1.0 FTE clinical, non-tenure track position. Primary duties include providing care for dermatology patients at UF Health Dermatology Springhill. It will be expected that the candidate participates in teaching dermatology residents/fellows, medicine residents, and medical students and share “on-call” consult responsibilities at Shands at UF. |
Post-doctoral Associate – Synthetic Biology and Metabolic Engineering for Biomass Oil | 60080000 – AG-AGRONOMY | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | 26 May 2024 |
| The Crop Biotechnology Research Program at University of Florida, headed by Fredy Altpeter, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate with experience in modular assembly of recombinant DNA constructs, plant genetic engineering, molecular biology and project management to join our team. The research program focuses on designing high biomass crops for enhanced productivity and production of biomass oil using the “plants as factories” concept. | |||
| County Extension Director and Agriculture/Natural Resources Program Extension/Extension Agent II – IV | 60355013 – AG-MIAMI-DADE | Dade | 22 May 2024 |
| We are looking for candidates with academic and people skills who work well in teams, honor their commitments, and innovate in a rapidly changing world. The academic program focus of this Extension Agent position is Agriculture/Natural Resources. As the CED (about 70% of your time), you will lead the total Miami-Dade extension program. As the Agent (about 30% of your time), you will lead through the design, implementation, and evaluation of agricultural education programs designed to assist clientele in small farm management in a resource‐efficient and environmentally sensitive manner. | |||
| Extension Agent I or II – Family Consumer Science | 60355056 – AG-ST LUCIE | St. Lucie | 18 Jun 2024 |
| We are looking for candidates with academic and people skills who work well in teams, honor their commitments, and innovate in a rapidly changing world. The candidate will use an understanding of healthy lifestyles, financial management, and quality of life to lead an educational program that empowers people to adopt healthy behaviors, reduce financial stress, and achieve long-term social and economic success. This role provides the opportunity to positively impact the St. Lucie County community in helping to shape future generations. | |||
| Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Urban Entomology | 60140000 – AG-ENTOMOLOGY AND NEMATOLOGY | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The successful candidate must demonstrate evidence of strong training and experience with modern biological approaches to the study of integrated pest management of insects of importance in and around the built environment. Florida is regularly challenged with emerging and invasive urban pests. The incumbent will be expected to develop successful research and teaching programs with an emphasis on biology and management of urban and structural pests; they will have access to urban entomology endowment funds to support these programs. | |||
| Post-Doctoral Associate in Wetland Carbon and Microbiome Research | 16900000 – LS-BIOLOGY | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| A Post-doctoral Associate position in Wetland Carbon Biogeochemistry and Microbiome Research is available in the Department of Biology to work on several projects led by Dr. Amanda Subalusky and Dr. Christopher Dutton. | |||
| Post-doctoral Associate in Developmental Genetics | 60100000 – AG-MICROBIOLOGY / CELL SCI | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | 8 Jun 2024 |
| The Square Lab in the Department of Microbiology and Cell Science at the University of Florida is seeking a postdoctoral associate to perform research on the genetic control of skeletal development. The candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to research projects focused on understanding fundamental developmental biology principles using fish models (zebrafish and stickleback fish). Our current funding is focused on understanding the cell signaling events and genetic cascades that control the differentiation of skeletons and teeth. | |||
| Assistant Professor of Molecular Nematology | 60140000 – AG-ENTOMOLOGY AND NEMATOLOGY | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| Duties will include developing an internationally recognized research program on the molecular interactions between nematodes and plants, microbial symbionts, and/or pathogens for improved pest management. Opportunities exist to participate in interdisciplinary research teams that include applied nematologists studying chemical and biological control, cropping systems, and population dynamics, and specialists in plant pathology, horticulture, agronomy, and soil and water science, among others. Duties related to instruction will include teaching Principles of Nematology (NEM 3002). This is a large-enrollment undergraduate course taught online annually and is cross listed as a graduate course. | |||
| Extension Agent I – III – Commercial Horticulture | 60354041 – AG-MANATEE | Manatee | 7 Jun 2024 |
| As an Extension Agent, you will work jointly for UF/IFAS Extension and Manatee County government. As an extension educator, you will design, implement, and evaluate commercial horticulture educational programs to assist clientele in nursery crop production and oversee the educational programming for the Living Lab at Geraldson Farm Project. You will devote 5% of your time contributing to our 4-H Youth Development program. Your target audiences will include horticulture producers, allied industry representatives, national, state, and local agencies, Manatee County citizens youth and adult, among others. | |||
| Assistant Research Scientist | 60100000 – AG-MICROBIOLOGY / CELL SCI | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| Duties will include (but are not limited to): • Design and complete projects that use advanced statistical and analytic tools to develop, integrate and evaluate large educational data sets gathered from multiple sources and repositories to address factors that affect STEM education according to the scope, needs, and direction of a multi-year funded project • Collaborate effectively with multiple internal and external partners to procure data, manage scholarships and student programs, establish policies, and report results |
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| Assistant Professor of Environmental Education and Behavior | 60460000 – AG-SCHL FOR, FISH, & GEOMATICS | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| Duties will include research and teaching relating to environmental education and behavior. Research duties include developing a collaborative, internationally recognized, and externally funded research program focused on environmental education and behavior change that advances environmental literacy, civic engagement, and improved environmental conditions and human well-being. Teaching responsibilities will include developing and teaching one undergraduate course and one graduate course related to environmental education. | |||
| Lecturer | 60210000 – AG-SOIL AND WATER SCIENCE | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| This position will be 70% teaching (College of Agricultural and Life Sciences) and 30% academic support. Duties will include, but are not limited to, developing and teaching a new 3000-level undergraduate course “Ecosystem Principles and Practices in Soil and Water Sciences”, teaching established 2000 and 3000 courses, and assisting graduate coordinator and academic support staff in monitoring and tracking graduate student progress. | |||
| Extension Agent I – Rural Community Health | 60352054 – AG-PUTNAM | Putnam | 11 Jun 2024 |
| The focus areas will be human nutrition, healthy lifestyles, and improving individual and community health and well-being. You will empower individuals and families to adopt healthy eating habits and lifestyle behaviors that can prevent or delay the onset of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes. You will also deliver programs that improve individual and community health outcomes and help navigate pathways for access to appropriate health care for rural and underserved communities in Putnam County. | |||
| Assistant Professor – Invasive Aquatic Plant Management | 60370000 – AG-CENTER-AQUA / INVAS PLNTS | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The research component of this position (60%) will focus on relevant independent research on invasive plants and/or algae in aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats. Research can be directed as either an applied or basic program as long as it adds support and breadth to existing CAIP programs or addresses concerns from resource managers in Florida or across the nation. For example, applied research may be focused on advancing the science of plant/algae management through IPM approaches, remote sensing, UAVs, or other geospatial technologies. The teaching component of this position (40%) will include undergraduate and graduate sections of Aquatic Plant Management and additional courses to be developed by the instructor. These courses will be delivered in the classroom and/or through distance teaching methodology. | |||
| Assistant Professor in Microbiology and Cell Science | 60100000 – AG-MICROBIOLOGY / CELL SCI | Broward | Open until filled |
| Duties will include maintaining an externally funded research program in the preferred areas of environmental microbiology or natural product interactions between host and microbe. Other areas may be considered. Teaching will include teaching our required undergraduate lab courses for our undergraduate majors. | |||
| Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Cell Science | 60100000 – AG-MICROBIOLOGY / CELL SCI | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| Duties will include teaching microbial genetics courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, training Ph.D. students, and maintaining an externally funded and productive research program in the area of microbial genetics. | |||
| Assistant Professor – Nonprofit Leadership and Management | 60320000 – AG-FAM YOUTH / COMM SCI | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| Duties will include (1) teaching graduate and/or undergraduate courses in nonprofit organizational leadership and management; (2) actively participating in graduate and undergraduate education; (3) engaging in professional development activities related to teaching and advising; (4) planning and conducting a high quality, productive research program with an emphasis on examining issues and emerging trends in the third sector, including philanthropy, board governance, or social entrepreneurship which results in the publication of scholarly journal articles and creative works; (5) seeking contract and grant funding to support the aforementioned research and educational programs; and (6) contributing to the Department’s overall goals in scholarship and research. | |||
| Postdoctoral Research Associates to Characterize Microbial Ice Modulating Proteins and Molecules | 60100000 – AG-MICROBIOLOGY / CELL SCI | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| 2 vacancies The Christner Research Group at the University of Florida is seeking postdoctoral researchers for a project that will use a multipronged approach to investigate novel microbial proteins and molecules that affect ice nucleation, inhibition, recrystallization, and adhesion. Fieldwork is a component of the research and will focus on four thermokarst lakes on the North Slope of Alaska. | |||
| Assistant/Associate Professor – Plant Transformation | 60010000 – AG-VP-AGRICULTURE / NAT RES | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The University of Florida is creating a Nexus where transdisciplinary scientists will co-create solutions to pressing problems such as human health and malnutrition, and crop adaptation to a changing biotic and abiotic environment. The incumbent will be key to the success of this strategic and impactful endeavor by contributing to the creation of a state-of-art capability for plant transformation, and the science underpinning plant transformability. The outcome of this effort will be a comprehensive portfolio of crop genotypes suitable for sustainable crop production into the future. This is a 9-month tenure-accruing position that will be 20% teaching (College of Agricultural and Life Sciences) and 80% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station). | |||
| Assistant Professor – Nursery Production | 60180000 – AG-ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| Duties include providing innovative leadership and expertise in the production of ornamental and garden plants. This program will bridge basic plant science with applied research related to plant propagation and nursery production. The selected candidate will establish a competitive, externally funded research program focused on the needs of the nursery and landscape industries. |