UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities for November 13, 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 # 537876 Posting Closes 11/26/2025
60370000 – AG-CENTER-AQUA – INVAS PLNTS
Location: Alachua
The Agricultural Assistant II position will be responsible for assisting with laboratory, greenhouse, mesocosm, and field research activities at the UF Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (CAIP). This individual will also assist in day-to-day facilities (greenhouses, mesocosms, growth chambers) and equipment (vehicles, boats, small engines) operation and maintenance. The position will be stationed at the UF CAIP with occasional travel to field sites.
Requisition # 537795 Posting Closes 11/18/2025
60950000 – AG-PLANT SCIENCE RESEARCH – ED
Location: Marion
The Plant Science Research and Education Unit (PSREU) in Citra is hiring an Agricultural Assistant II. The PSREU was established to provide space and support for specialized research on fruit, vegetables, turf, agronomic and ornamental crops for the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. To accomplish this mission, PSREU staff interact with faculty and staff members to complete successful research projects. These projects are detailed, and precise data must be obtained for the results to be meaningful.
Requisition # 537864 Posting Closes 11/26/2025
60093000 – AG-BEEF RESEARCH UNIT
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Department of Animal Sciences is seeking a Beef Program Manager. This position is responsible for leading the design and implementation of research studies associated with the department’s beef programs. The incumbent is responsible for project planning, recruiting, ensuring program compliance, and coordinating research subjects. They will also serve as the principle administrative liaison for projects, monitor the progress of research activities, manage program budgets, prepare reports, and give reports on the status of projects and animals to the department’s Beef Committee. Other responsibilities include supervision, training, recruitment, and evaluation of farm staff, students, and volunteers to effectively manage and accomplish the goals of individual projects as well as maintaining safety of all animal handling equipment for the safety of animals and personnel.
Biological Scientist I / Engineering
Requisition # 536175 Posting Closes 11/19/2025
60760000 – AG-IRREC-FT. PIERCE
Location: St. Lucie
This position supports research in smart irrigation and hydrology for Florida’s citrus and vegetable production systems. The Biological Scientist I / Engineering will assist with both field and laboratory work, collecting and analyzing data related to water conservation, water quality, and sustainable agricultural practices. The role contributes to advancing UF/IFAS research efforts that promote efficient water use and long-term sustainability in Florida agriculture.
Biological Scientist II – UF/IFAS Plant Biotechnology Program
Requisition # 537875 Posting Closes 11/10/2025
60230000 – AG-HORTICULTURAL SCIENCES
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
This Biological Scientist II position is located in Gainesville, FL, within the Plant Biotechnology Program at The University of Florida, Institute for Food and Agricultural Sciences Crop Transformation Center (UF/IFAS CTC). This position will support ongoing research in plant transformation and gene editing method development for various crop species.
Requisition # 537770 Posting Closes 11/24/2025
60152300 – AG-SOUTHERN REGION PROGRAMS-IR
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
This full-time position is based in the Food and Environmental Toxicology Laboratory and plays a critical role in supporting research and regulatory compliance efforts. The Chemist II is responsible for the extraction and analysis of pesticide residues in agricultural commodities, conducted in accordance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). The successful candidate will operate with minimal supervision, applying prior experience and sound judgment to independently plan and execute laboratory tasks. This role requires a high level of technical proficiency, attention to detail, and commitment to quality standards.
Requisition # 537207 Posting Closes 11/13/2025
60310000 – AG-FAC PLANNING – OPERATIONS
Location: Polk
The University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC) is looking for a motivated and dependable Custodial Worker II to join our team! In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our research operations, helping to create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment where our faculty, staff, students, and visitors can thrive. If you take pride in your work and enjoy making a real difference in your community every day, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Requisition # 537748 Posting Closes 11/18/2025
60460000 – AG-SCHL FOR, FISH, & GEOMATICS
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The primary responsibility of the Data Management Analyst I position is to manage the data curation, preservation, and usages related to the University of Florida’s LAKEWATCH program. LAKEWATCH is a water quality monitoring program that facilitates “hands-on” participation by community volunteers in the management of Florida lakes, estuaries, rivers and springs through monthly sampling activities. It is one of the largest community science programs in the country, with over 1800 trained volunteers, 800 monitored ecosystems, and 30 years of water quality data. In 1991, the Florida Legislature recognized the importance of the program and established Florida LAKEWATCH in the state statutes (Florida Statute 1004.49.); therefore, the integrity, preservation, and distribution of programmatic data are of the utmost importance. More information can be found at: https://lakewatch.ifas.ufl.edu/.
The position will maintain, design, create, modify, and/or monitor databases related to the LAKEWATCH program. The main data type to be managed is analytical: water chemistry measurements (i.e., total nitrogen, total phosphorus, conductivity, chlorophyll a, and color), collected monthly by volunteers from aquatic ecosystems across the state of Florida. The position will be responsible for sharing of these data with numerous stakeholders, including Florida’s Department of the Environmental Protection, and facilitate their use in research, teaching, and extension activities at the University of Florida. The position will also provide expertise on statistical approaches and methods for LAKEWATCH research activities, and support statistical software (e.g., R programming language and R Studio/R Markdown interfaces) use by affiliated staff and students. Additional activities may also include updating the LAKEWATCH webpage and designing new interfaces for volunteer engagement with the program, in collaboration with other LAKEWATCH team members.
Requisition # 537739 Posting Closes 11/30/2025
60440000 – AG-IFAS COMMUNICATION SERVICES
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
UF/IFAS Communications is seeking a Media Relations Specialist and science writer that will support the media outreach efforts of a designated area of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) and its 16 schools and departments, 12 research and education centers, five research and demonstration sites, and 67 county Extension offices. The ideal candidate will be a skilled writer with an understanding of local, state, and national news media and experience producing content for multiple communications platforms including media dissemination of news stories highlighting significant scientific advancements, educational achievements, and public service accomplishments led by UF/IFAS faculty. The Media Relations Specialist will report to the Associate Vice President of Communications.
Requisition # 537516 Posting Closes 11/14/2025
60310000 – AG-FAC PLANNING – OPERATIONS
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Join UF/IFAS Facilities Planning & Operations as a Plumber!
Are you a skilled plumber ready to take on a variety of challenging and rewarding projects? We’re looking for a talented professional to install, maintain, and repair everything from plumbing fixtures, valves, and circulating pumps to water, air, gas, and vacuum lines. You’ll also tackle sanitary systems, drain cleaning, backflow preventers, emergency eye washes and showers, and irrigation systems.
If you’re experienced with electric drain cleaning machines, pipe cutting, and threading, and can read blueprints and schematics with ease, this is your chance to make a real impact keeping UF/IFAS facilities running smoothly. Join a team that values expertise, problem-solving, and getting things done right!
Requisition # 537840 Posting Closes 11/16/2025
60450000 – AG-EXPANDED NUTRITION PROGRAM
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Program Manager for the UF/IFAS Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) plays a key leadership role in creating and managing onboarding and orientation initiatives for new and existing staff across the state of Florida. EFNEP is a federally funded program that empowers income-constrained families to make healthier food choices and increase physical activity to reduce chronic disease risk.
Under the supervision of Dr. Nicole Duffy, EFNEP Associate Director, the Program Manager is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and evaluation of a statewide onboarding and orientation process for EFNEP team members.
- Orientation refers to the short-term introduction to UF/IFAS and EFNEP policies, procedures, and expectations.
- Onboarding is the longer-term process of integrating staff into their specific roles, building confidence, and ensuring ongoing success through training, mentorship, and support.
This role ensures that all nutrition educators, supervisors, office assistants, and state office staff receive consistent, engaging, and effective preparation to excel in their positions. The Program Manager also supervises the Education and Training Specialist III, Data Management Analyst I, and Communications Specialist fostering a collaborative, high-performing team that supports statewide EFNEP implementation and continuous improvement.
Requisition # 537852 Posting Closes 11/28/2025
60013807 – AG-Sponsored Project Admin
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Research Administrator II position within the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) requires a motivated, service-oriented professional dedicated to supporting scientists in addressing critical challenges. This role demands comprehensive knowledge of research administration, particularly in managing state-sponsored programs, along with strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Reporting to the RA Manager – Special Projects in IFAS Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA), the Research Administrator II is a mid-level professional responsible for independently managing assignments of moderate scope and complexity while exercising sound judgment within established guidelines and practices. The position’s primary focus is to support research administrators and principal investigators (PIs) across multiple units by ensuring effective coordination of systems, policies, processes, and compliance requirements related to state-funded awards. Responsibilities include ensuring adherence to sponsor terms and conditions; collaborating with DSP and C&G on documentation, invoicing, and reporting; and managing communication with internal and external stakeholders to support program success. All members of the UF/IFAS community are expected to foster a respectful and psychologically healthy workplace by communicating across differences; collaborating with openness and empathy; supporting others regardless of background or perspective; addressing exclusionary or inappropriate behavior; and promoting work–life balance for themselves and their colleagues.
Requisition # 537418 Posting Closes 12/1/2025
60070000 – AG-AGRICUL – BIOLOGICAL ENG
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
UF IFAS is seeking a Research Coordinator II to join the Center for Remote Sensing team (CRS) in the Agricultural and Biological Engineering department (ABE), a unit within IFAS
Employment with IFAS provides an excellent opportunity to work with other dedicated employees focused on developing knowledge in agricultural, human, and natural resources, and to make that knowledge accessible to sustain and enhance the quality of human life.
This position is responsible for the coordination of research, outreach, and education projects associated with the CRS under minimal supervision. This position will work closely with the Director in developing partnerships among the Center Affiliate Faculty (CRS-AF), assisting with identifying funding opportunities for remote sensing related projects, and with developing and implementing outreach components to foster and coordinate partnerships with K-12 teachers, industry, media, state &local government agencies, and/or international partners. Plays a critical role in supporting the mission of the center, ensuring the successful implementation of research projects, outreach activities, and communication of educational initiatives.
Requisition # 537712 Posting Closes 11/17/2025
60777000 – AG-LIVE OAK UNIT
Location: Suwannee
Intermediate level Research Coordinator. Works under minimal supervision from Assistant Center Director, NFREC-SV. Relies on experience and judgment to plan, prioritize, and accomplish goals. Reviews procedures and their impact on goals. Serve as coordinating person for ongoing Best Management Practices (BMPs) projects and activities and will summarize and document BMP projects being conducted at NFREC-SV and surrounding counties. Coordinates BMP research/team meetings to gain project updates for reporting. Serves as a liaison between research teams and the hosting unit, NFREC- SV. Performs a variety of tasks, including documenting applied trials and demonstrations, brief written summary of outcomes and impacts of BMP projects.
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