UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities for February 12, 2026
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 # 538633 Posting Closes 2/17/2026
60090000 – AG-ANIMAL SCIENCES
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The IFAS Department of Animal Sciences (ANS) is seeking an individual for a full-time position who will be responsible for advising undergraduate students in the ANS major. The role includes advising and helping ANS students with course selection and scheduling, running degree audits, and discussing career options to meet educational needs and realize student scholastic goals. The incumbent also assists with organization of undergraduate student events, recruiting, and contributes to improvement of overall academic advising. This position is ideal for an organized, self-motivated individual with a genuine interest in the success and well-being of ANS undergraduate students.
Requisition # 538589 Posting Closes 2/13/2026
60790000 – AG-TREC-HOMESTEAD
Location: Dade
Join the University of Florida’s Tropical Research & Education Center as a key steward of its fiscal health. The Accountant II will manage state, extension, unrestricted, foundation, and other non-grant funds, ensuring every dollar is tracked, reconciled, and reported with precision. You’ll partner with faculty, leadership, and the Center’s administrative team to translate budgets into actionable insights, support strategic projects, and keep operations efficient and compliant.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
Impact Driven Mission: Your work directly supports tropical research, and community outreach—tangible projects that matter.
Growth Opportunities: Gain exposure to diverse funding streams, learn cutting edge fiscal systems, and build a skill set highly relevant to academia and beyond.
Requisition # 538612 Posting Closes 2/16/2026
60733000 – AG-CREC-HORTICULTURE
Location: Polk
This is an Agricultural Assistant III position with responsibilities to independently conduct and maintain field, laboratory, and greenhouse experiments in plant physiology, citrus and other specialty crop production, maintaining and managing field, laboratory, and greenhouse operations, and serving as a technical resource.
Agricultural Assistant III (Deng Lab)
Requisition # 536837 Posting Closes 2/20/2026
60754200 – AG-GCREC-HORTICULTURE
Location: Hillsborough
Experienced Agricultural Assistant wanted!
This Agricultural Assistant III position is located in Hillsborough County. Consult with and report to faculty, biological scientists, and project managers; train, coordinate, supervise and lead Agricultural Assistant I/II, OPS personnel, and other workers; independently performs and assists projects for plant breeding, cultivar development, cultivar evaluation, and genetic research; work closely with farm managers and farm crew to ensure that project tasks are completed correctly and timely.
Requisition # 538554 Posting Closes 2/18/2026
60880000 – AG-NATURE COAST BIOLOGICAL STA
Location: Citrus
A full-time (1.0 FTE) Biological Scientist I/II position is available at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (Nature Coast Biological Station/Soil and Water Sciences Dept.) in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. This position is based in Crystal River, FL. We seek an applicant with: (1) knowledge of coastal ecosystem science (especially those encompassed by the Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve (NCAP) and adjacent Aquatic Preserves) and (2) field-oriented skills, including boat trailering and field sampling.
Biological Scientist II (Deng Lab)
Requisition # 536414 Posting Closes 2/20/2026
60754200 – AG-GCREC-HORTICULTURE
Location: Hillsborough
The Biological Scientist II is located in Hillsborough County. This position will perform plant breeding, plant evaluation and research; record observations and measurements and report results; prepare, review, and update protocols for the plant breeding and research program; assist with ordering and stocking of materials, supplies and equipment; responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining working areas and equipment; assist on logistic preparation for field days and other visits.
This on-site position qualifies for excellent benefits, including affordable health insurance premiums (currently $50 a month for single coverage and $180 a month for family coverage). Generous paid time off, including 11 paid holidays, the week between Xmas and New Years off and paid, over 10 hours PTO accruals biweekly (6.79 vacation and 4.0 sick), retirement plans, including FRS pension plan, employee education program (EEP), and the opportunity to apply to be selected for The University of Florida’s Higher Education Opportunity (HEO), which provides children of full-time TEAMS employees with the opportunity of tuition assistance for an undergraduate education at the University of Florida!
Requisition # 538623 Posting Closes 2/17/2026
60057000 – AG-PROGRAM DEV & EVAL CENTER
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Join PDEC’s Innovation Team as a Data Management Analyst I!
Lead our program evaluation efforts—from data collection and analytics to federal reporting—while crafting user friendly tools, training, and documentation. Report directly to Dr. Sebastian Galindo and collaborate with associate deans, initiative leaders, and the AI/BI team to embed cutting edge technologies into PDEC’s evaluation processes. Ready to shape research impact and drive data excellence? Apply today!
Requisition # 538600 Posting Closes 2/13/2026
60735000 – AG-CREC-PROCESSING
Location: Polk
We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Education/Training Specialist I to assist in coordinating, conducting, and documenting training activities related to the implementation of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule in the State of Florida. The successful candidate will work closely with various stakeholders, including Food Safety Extension colleagues, County Extension personnel, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) personnel, and growers to advance food safety in the Florida produce industry.
Requisition # 538393 Posting Closes 2/15/2026
60830000 – AG-PESTICIDE INFO OFFICE
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
This full-time position is responsible for assisting in the creation of training material and supporting the programmatic mission of the UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office (PIO). The PIO is responsible for training materials and programs for licensed users of pesticides. The overall mission of the PIO is to enhance pesticide safety education and training across the state of Florida. This position will work independently and in collaboration with county extension faculty, statewide specialists, pesticide applicators, other state pesticide safety programs, and other personnel at the PIO. This position will have the opportunity to learn about the various users of pesticides in Florida, including agriculture, urban pest control, natural resource management and beyond. This position will help to create educational materials, in-service trainings, public communications, and other educational programs for the PIO related to pesticide safety, compliance, and regulations. These materials will be used in Florida and have the capacity to be used in collaboration with others states extension programs.
Requisition # 536607 Posting Closes 3/4/2026
60460000 – AG-SCHL FOR, FISH, & GEOMATICS
Location: Santa Rosa
The Instructional Designer III (ID-III) in Geomatics supports the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences’ (FFGS) statewide Geomatics Teaching and Extension programs, and manages day-to-day operations of the Geomatics Program, at the West Florida Research and Education Center (WFREC) in Milton, FL.
The position focuses efforts throughout the West Florida region. Responsibilities include supporting statewide Geomatics Teaching efforts by administering Geomatics courses and labs locally at WFREC and supporting statewide Geomatics Extension programming by liaising with the professional surveying community. Extension efforts include identifying needs and delivering training/educational programs locally and coordinating Extension efforts with the broader Geomatics Extension program statewide.
Requisition # 538689 Posting Closes 2/22/2026
60100000 – AG-MICROBIOLOGY – CELL SCI
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The University of Florida Department of Microbiology and Cell Science is in search of an IT Generalist I. Under the general supervision of the Chair, provide IT support for the Microbiology & Cell Science department. The incumbent would ensure the department website is maintained, assist with the creation of support apps, and other special projects as assigned by the Chair.
Requisition # 534618 Posting Closes 2/13/2026
60013807 – AG-Sponsored Project Admin
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The position of Research Administrator I at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) requires a motivated, service-oriented professional to support scientists in solving critical problems. This role involves comprehensive research administration for faculty and principal investigators, ensuring effective coordination of services, policies, and compliance. Key responsibilities include coordinating the full lifecycle of pre- and post-award research administration, such as proposal development, award management, and stakeholder communication. The Research Administrator I is an entry-level role with limited or no prior experience, work is closely supervised but the incumbent should have the ability to work independently without constant direction, and the capacity to handle professional concepts and routine tasks. Additionally, fostering a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive work environment is essential.
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