UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities for June 12, 2025
IFAS Human Resources has now created an opportunity for you to view, at a glance, newly posted IFAS TEAMS positions. Please click on the link for further details. These positions were vacant as of the date of this posting.
Requisition # 536084 Posting Closes 7/6/2025
60040000 – AG-DEAN FOR RESEARCH
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
This position provides specialized, executive level daily administrative support to the UF/IFAS Senior Associate Dean for Research and the UF/IFAS Dean for Research Office to manage related projects, programs, meetings and events. Expected to prioritize multiple assignments in a demanding, fast paced environment and remain flexible to work both independently and collaboratively with all members of the organization to ensure efficient operation. Performs confidential and/or non-routine administrative duties.
Requisition # 532828 Posting Closes 6/26/2025
60736000 – AG-CREC-INFRASTRUCTURE
Location: Polk
Do you have a passion for agriculture? We are seeking an Agricultural Assistant I who will participate in general day-to-day caretaking needs of the Center’s grove acreage located in Polk County Florida.
Assistant Director of Constituent Relations
Requisition # 535978 Posting Closes 6/17/2025
60430000 – AG-UF DEVELOPMENT-SHARE
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Assistant Director of Constituent Relations will serve as a collaborative member of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Advancement team. Reporting to the Associate Director of Special Events and Donor Engagement, the incumbent will coordinate UF/IFAS constituent relations through volunteer/stakeholder management, tracking, and reporting, and event planning. This position acts as staff liaison to UF/IFAS Advancement boards and giving societies, and assists with coordination of other stakeholder engagement efforts, including but not limited to, signature events, President’s Suite, football season tickets, and campus visits.
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Our Vision: To be ranked among the best, as measured by Voluntary Support of Education
Our Mission: To be a catalyst in securing and managing private support for university priorities
Requisition # 536009 Posting Closes 6/12/2025
60740000 – AG-EREC-BELLE GLADE
Location: Palm Beach
The job location is in Belle Glade, FL. This Biological Scientist position was assigned to the University of Florida / Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Everglades Research and Education Center (EREC) in Belle Glade. The primary workstation will be at the Florida Sugar Cane League (FSCL) office or USDA-ARS Sugarcane Field Station in Canal Point, Florida. The successful candidate will collaborate with a team of scientists and technicians from UF, FSCL and USDA-ARS to evaluate new genotypes at different stages of the sugarcane breeding and selection program in Florida. The candidate will collect agronomic data and perform disease screens and inoculations, collect and analyze data, and develop populations of sugarcane for research. The position involves a combination of field, greenhouse, laboratory, and computer duties, with a focus on sugarcane cultivar development.
This is a time-limited grant-funded position. Position offers health insurance and state retirement.
Requisition # 535755 Posting Closes 6/23/2025
60013808 – AG-FINANCIAL SERVICE CENTER
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
This role provides second-level fiscal support, handling complex financial calculations, data verification, and account transactions. The individual is expected to operate with some autonomy in the realms of accounting or budgeting within the guidelines of University financial protocols.
Requisition # 536107 Posting Closes 7/6/2025
60310000 – AG-FAC PLANNING / OPERATIONS
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Join a team that keeps the systems running smoothly and drives operational excellence at the University of Florida. UF/IFAS Facilities Planning and Operations is seeking a skilled Industrial Controls Technician to maintain and troubleshoot HVAC and building automation systems across critical campus facilities. If you have a passion for diagnostics, hands-on problem solving, and supporting essential infrastructure, this is your opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a dynamic university setting and make an impact at one of Florida’s top universities. Enjoy stable work, growth opportunities, and exceptional state benefits.
Requisition # 535976 Posting Closes 6/24/2025
60310000 – AG-FAC PLANNING / OPERATIONS
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Join Our Team as a Maintenance Generalist III!
IFAS Facilities Planning and Operations (FPO) is seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Generalist III to help maintain and support UF/IFAS-owned buildings across Florida. This position plays a key role in inspecting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance—particularly with building automation and HVAC systems. You’ll also lead minor renovations and construction projects, coordinate emergency maintenance responses, and serve as a trusted go-to when your supervisor is unavailable. If you’re ready for hands-on work with a statewide impact, enjoy variety in your day, and thrive in a team that values leadership and initiative, we’d love to hear from you. A valid driver’s license is required for travel to job sites on and off campus.
Requisition # 535761 Posting Closes 7/1/2025
60870000 – AG-MREC-APOPKA
Location: Orange
The Research Coordinator I supports the coordination and execution of applied research and outreach activities relevant to the horticultural (nursery/greenhouse) industry. Responsibilities include assisting with project planning, scheduling, and data collection efforts, as well as managing communications among internal teams and external stakeholders. The Research Coordinator will also assist with research in behavioral and experimental economics, with a focus on consumer choice behavior in the context of horticultural products and industry practices. The role involves preparing materials, maintaining records, supporting survey distribution and data organization, and contributing to report writing. The Research Coordinator may assist with drafting grant proposals and collaborating with researchers on data-driven initiatives. Additional duties may include organizing meetings or trainings, tracking project timelines, and supporting outreach or educational events related to ongoing research efforts.
Requisition # 535932 Posting Closes 6/16/2025
60212100 – AG-SOIL SAMPLE INCIDENTAL
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Scientific Laboratory Manager is based at the IFAS Analytical Services (ANSERV) Laboratories in Gainesville, Florida. The laboratories support the public through the Livestock Waste Testing (LWTL) and Extension Soil Testing (ESTL) Labs, and UF research through the Analytical Research (ARL) and Environmental Water Quality (EWQL) Labs. Key responsibilities include overseeing operations in all four labs, supervising and training laboratory staff, ensuring data integrity, providing exceptional customer service, and managing sample receiving, sorting, preparation, analysis, and disposal. Additional duties involve managing hazardous waste inventory and transfer, coordinating laboratory safety procedures, troubleshooting analytical instruments and other equipment, updating Standard Operating Procedures as needed, and planning and coordinating maintenance for all analytical instruments. Given the EWQL’s NELAP certification, the role also ensures NELAP compliance and prepares all four labs for the annual EH&S audits.
Requisition # 536015 Posting Closes 6/15/2025
60310000 – AG-FAC PLANNING / OPERATIONS
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Join the IFAS Facilities Planning and Operations team as a Warehouse Operations Specialist! In this role, you’ll manage day-to-day warehouse functions including receiving, tracking, and distributing supplies and equipment, while maintaining accurate inventory and records. You’ll work closely with vendors, coordinate deliveries, and ensure smooth, safe, and efficient operations. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys logistics, organization, and supporting a team-driven environment.
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