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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post-doctoral Research Associate – Hydrologic and Nutrient Transport Modeling | 60910000 – AG-SWFREC-IMMOKALEE | Collier | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE) Department and Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, University of Florida (UF), seeks a post-doctoral associate for hydrologic and nutrient transport modeling in vadose zone. The post-doc will develop and use hydrologic model(s) and contribute to developing a decision support system (DSS) for multi-disciplinary projects on developing and evaluating water and nutrient best management practices (BMPs) under different groundwater environments. | |||
| Federal Work Study – Student Assistant (4-H camp) | 60330000 – AG-YOUTH,FAMILIES& COMMUNITIES | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | 15 Sep 2024 |
| FWS Student Assistant – Administrative Assistant Start date Oct 1st, 2024 | |||
| Instructional Assistant Professor in Agricultural and Biological Engineering | 60070000 – AG-AGRICUL / BIOLOGICAL ENG | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in our Agricultural Operations Management (College of Agricultural and Life Sciences) and Biological Engineering (Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering) curricula and providing experiential learning support at the W.W. Glenn Teaching Building. A hallmark of the ABE teaching programs is the hands-on learning provided in our classrooms with a systems thinking approach. This new teaching space will offer state of the art facilities for our faculty to lead hands-on learning and project maker space central to the Biological Engineering capstone design course series, our applied AOM courses, and support other existing and new courses. | |||
| County Extension Director and Extension Agent II – IV – Small Farms and Sustainable Agriculture | 60351057 – AG-SANTA ROSA | Santa Rosa | 6 Sep 2024 |
| University of Florida/IFAS Extension and Santa Rosa County are seeking to fill a an Extension Agent position with a self-starting, energetic, team-oriented individual who will also serve as County Extension Director (CED). The educational responsibilities of this agent encompass strong leadership within the agent’s academic specialty to design, implement, and evaluate extension programming to meet the needs of the county’s diverse population. This position includes programming with an emphasis on small farms in 1) sustaining and improving farm agricultural profitability and 2) improving farm and land management practices. Your role as an Extension Agent will account for 75% of time in your specific program area. | |||
| Laboratory Technician III | 60140000 – AG-ENTOMOLOGY AND NEMATOLOGY | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | 16 Aug 2024 |
| The Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory (HBREL) plays a pivotal role in conducting tests, analyses, and research in field and laboratory settings on behalf of members of HBREL. Responsibilities include data analysis and interpreting test results, writing scientific and Extension articles for publication, and consulting with researchers on experimental design. Furthermore, the Laboratory Technician will train other laboratory personnel in best practices related to statistical analyses and experimental design. | |||
| Student Greenhouse and Field Technician | 60080000 – AG-AGRONOMY | Marion | 15 Aug 2024 |
| The Crop Biotechnology lab at University of Florida, headed by Fredy Altpeter is seeking candidates who are efficient in multi-tasking and time management, work well with others, pay attention to detail, are experienced with greenhouse and/or field research, have a desire to learn new skills. The candidates will carry out research in management of plant growth facilities and/or field experiments. The position requires working 40 hours per week, which includes some weekends. We are looking for individuals with exceptional performance skills, such as: self-motivation, attention to detail, honesty, dependability, adaptability, must be able to lift 50lbs. These openings are within the OPS employment category at the University of Florida and details on the type of employment and benefits can be found here http://hr.ufl.edu/working-at-uf/new-employees/temporary-employment-ops/ Examples of specific tasks: transfer of tissue culture derived plants to soil, monitoring of irrigation, fertilization and temperature control in greenhouses, plant propagation, pasteurization of soil, devitalization of plants by autoclaving, monitoring of pests and diseases in the greenhouse and field, planting or harvesting plots or greenhouse trails, processing samples and recording data, collecting and handling samples from greenhouse or field grown plants, ordering of supplies, monitoring compliance with biosafety regulations. The research program focuses on designing feedstocks for biofuels and bioproducts using the “plants as factories” concept in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Research Center https://cabbi.bio/research/feedstocks-theme/ | |||
| Assistant Scientist | 60760000 – AG-IRREC-FT. PIERCE | St. Lucie | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Duties will include delivery of therapeutic molecules to numerous trees affected by citrus greening using different technologies; collecting, preparing, and analyzing soil, root, leaf, and fruit samples using laboratory protocols and molecular techniques for the diagnosis and/or detection of bacteria, viruses, parasites, and/or genetic characteristics; analyzing, interpreting, and preparing data results using advanced statistical analysis to draw conclusions about the best treatment applications, and more. | |||
| Postdoctoral Research Associate – Organic and Sustainable Vegetable Cropping Systems Lab | 60230000 – AG-HORTICULTURAL SCIENCES | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | 23 Aug 2024 |
| A postdoctoral research associate position is available in Dr. Xin Zhao’s Organic and Sustainable Vegetable Cropping Systems laboratory in the Horticultural Sciences Department at the University of Florida, Gainesville. The postdoc researcher will join multi-disciplinary project teams to lead studies on organic strawberry production, soil anaerobic disinfestation, and integrated nutrient management in watermelon production. | |||
| Post-doctoral Research Associate – Dewdney Lab | 60730000 – AG-CREC-LAKE ALFRED | Polk | 30 Aug 2024 |
| The Dewdney Lab at the University of Florida, Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC) is recruiting a postdoctoral research associate for a project that will investigate the primary inoculum source for the conidia of Phyllosticta citricarpa, the causal agent of citrus black spot. Citrus black spot is regulated fungal disease that affects international trade of fresh citrus from the humid subtropical growing regions. Despite being under quarantine since the discovery of the disease in Florida, citrus black spot has continued to spread in the citrus production regions. | |||
| Post-doctoral Research Associate – AI-Based Targeted Pesticide Application Project | 60730000 – AG-CREC-LAKE ALFRED | Hillsborough | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Join us in advancing sustainable agriculture through innovative AI technologies! This position will join a team focused on improving chemical application technology in agriculture as well as the use of AI-powered technology to monitor, detect, identify, and manage pests and relevant crop characteristics. The desired individual will focus on the development of pertinent software for embedded computers used in farm equipment and training of AI models on GPU-accelerated servers. The overall objective is to develop targeted spray technology that applies pesticides only where needed, enhancing efficiency and reducing pesticide use. The project will be located at the University of Florida’s Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Wimauma, FL, and site for the new Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture. | |||
| 4-H Youth Development Agent I or II | 60352055 – AG-ST JOHNS | St. Johns | 21 Aug 2024 |
| As an Extension Agent, you will work jointly for the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension and St. Johns County, a growing area in northeast Florida. We are looking for a positive youth development professional who is a self-starter, energetic, and team oriented. The 4-H Youth Development Agent focuses on 1) volunteer development and 2) positive youth development. Collaboration with 4-H volunteers, 4-H Extension colleagues, and Extension colleagues in the other Extension program areas is expected. | |||
| Assistant Professor – Agribusiness | 60060000 – AG-FOOD / RESOURCES ECONOMICS | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| Duties will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in agribusiness, specifically financial management and agribusiness management, and courses as needed to support our undergraduate and graduate programs. The candidate is expected to develop a research program with a focus on issues important to the food and agricultural industry such as finance, management, industrial organization, supply chains, and/or risk management. | |||
| Biological Scientist II | 29020100 – MD-NEUROSCIENCE-GENERAL | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Department of Neuroscience at the University of Florida, College of Medicine is looking for a candidate to join Dr. Chakrabarty lab. Looking for candidates with experience in experimental rodent manipulation, including survival surgeries to join her lab. Candidate will also assist in the management a small-sized rodent colony for the PI. The candidate should possess basic molecular biology skills, such as DNA purification, cloning and familiarity with online tools for DNA analysis. Additional preference will be given to candidates with experience in flow sorting. Knowledge of cell culture techniques is advantageous. Ability to independently evaluate, interpret, and review laboratory results and report findings in laboratory meetings will be required. The candidate will assist other lab members with troubleshooting and will be responsible for general lab maintenance (reagent inventory, lab equipment and supplies). | |||
| Research Administrator I | 60013807 – AG-Sponsored Project Admin | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | 26 Aug 2024 |
| This position requires a highly motivated, service-focused, self-starting professional to support scientists working diligently to discover solutions to problems in Florida and the world. As a Research Administrator in The University of Florida 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 & compliance requirements. Major duties include proposal development, review and submission, and submission and management of other research related agreements, award management including effort, expenditures, modifications, and closeouts, and regular communication with project stakeholders. The position reports to the Assistant Director of IFAS Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA). The Research Administrator I is an entry level position with limited or no prior experience in research administration; capacity to learn to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity; ability to work on assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. Work is closely supervised but the incumbent should have the ability to work independently without constant direction. Problems faced are not typically difficult or complex. Every member of our community must foster a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative and welcoming; showing respect, compassion and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration for all. | |||
| Laboratory Technician I | 60152300 – AG-SOUTHERN REGION PROGRAMS-IR | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | 12 Sep 2024 |
| This position is responsible for sample receipt and processing, organization and inventory of storage areas, purchase and receipt of laboratory supplies, hazardous waste management, and assistance with record archives. Laboratory activities are conducted in compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Good Laboratory Practices, and the employee is responsible for working within the given regulations to maintain accurate records and generate quality data. | |||
| Postdoctoral Research Associate – Microbiology and Cell Science | 60100000 – AG-MICROBIOLOGY / CELL SCI | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | 19 Aug 2024 |
| One postdoctoral position is available in the Lorca Lab in the Department of Microbiology and Cell Science at the University of Florida, Gainesville. An NIH funded postdoctoral position is available for a candidate that seeks to be part of an interdisciplinary team investigating the role of a new probiotic in patients with type 1 diabetes. Our lab isolated a strain of Lactobacillus johnsonii N6.2 that prevents the onset of type I diabetes in a rodent model. | |||
| Laboratory Technician I | 60733000 – AG-CREC-HORTICULTURE | Polk | 13 Aug 2024 |
| This position is in the Citrus Improvement Group (Dutt) at the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred, FL. The responsibilities include conducting laboratory experiments for plant improvement, such as tissue culture, media preparation, and plant maintenance. Additional tasks involve DNA and RNA extraction and review of samples. There will be occasional assistance required in the greenhouse and travel to different field sites for maintaining research trees, gathering fruit and leaf samples, and supporting other citrus breeding activities as necessary. | |||
| Postdoctoral Research Associate position in Plant Ecology | 60080000 – AG-AGRONOMY | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | 15 Sep 2024 |
| The Flory Lab at the University of Florida (UF) is recruiting a postdoctoral research associate for a project that examines the role of invasive plants in the eco-evolutionary dynamics of pathogen transmission across ecosystems boundaries and crop disease emergence (Goss et al. 2020 Annu Rev Phytopath). | |||
| Extension Agent I – III – Horticulture, Agriculture, and Natural Resources | 60351065 – AG-WAKULLA | Wakulla | 27 Aug 2024 |
| University of Florida/IFAS Extension and Wakulla County are seeking an Extension Agent to design, implement, and evaluate extension programming that meets the needs of the county’s varied population. This position includes 1) residential horticulture, 2) Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV) training in Wakulla and Franklin counties, 3) small farms, and 4) inland and coastal natural resources. In addition, all non-4-H Extension faculty members contribute 5% effort to the 4-H Youth Development program. Wakulla County faculty collaborate frequently and share expertise with neighboring Franklin and Gulf counties. | |||
| Post-doctoral Research Associate – Nutrient Bioavailability and Management | 60910000 – AG-SWFREC-IMMOKALEE | Collier | 31 Aug 2024 |
| We seek a post-doctoral associate in soil/plant science or engineering to work on a state-funded multi-disciplinary project that is evaluating and developing phosphorus best management practices (BMPs) and site-specific nutrient management. This project takes a systems approach in conducting experiments on high-value fresh market crops (tomato, potato, and bean) under different nutrient (phosphorus) inputs, irrigation and drainage, and hydrologic conditions. |
Assistant Professor of Agronomy – Aquatic Plant Management Specialist | 60370000 – AG-CENTER-AQUA / INVAS PLNTS | Alachua | Open until filled |
| The successful applicant will be expected to build a nationally recognized research program (60%) that focuses on developing tools and management techniques to address nuisance aquatic plants within an integrated weed management context. This will include both independent and collaborative research with other faculty within UF and other academic/governmental institutions. The extension component of this position (40%) includes successful translation and dissemination of science based aquatic plant management information through multiple formats and venues to key clientele. | |||
| 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) | 16 Aug 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. | |||
| Post-doctoral Associate in Developmental Genetics | 60100000 – AG-MICROBIOLOGY / CELL SCI | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | 16 Aug 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Assistant Professor – Forest Pathologist | 60460000 – AG-SCHL FOR, FISH, & GEOMATICS | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The State of Florida features unique natural resources, robust forestry, and vibrant research, but also a rapidly expanding population, biological invasions, and the pressures of global change. The integrated program of this faculty member should create, synthesize, teach, and communicate biological, cultural, and environmental information needed to minimize adverse effects of tree diseases and other emerging threats on the health of forests. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Assistant Professor of Controlled Environmental Horticulture | 60180000 – AG-ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| Major duties are to develop and implement nationally and internationally robust research and teaching programs in specialty crop production (ornamentals, vegetables, herbs, medicinal plants, and/or fruit) in controlled environments (protected horticulture including high tunnels, climate-controlled greenhouses, and growth rooms). The individual will develop research and teaching collaborations with colleagues in the Environmental Horticulture, Horticultural Sciences, and Agricultural and Biological Engineering Departments and with faculty from closely allied disciplines in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences that support the Florida green industries. |