UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities for March 5, 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.
Academic Advisor I
Requisition # 538926 Posting Closes 3/15/2026
60140000 – AG-ENTOMOLOGY AND NEMATOLOGY
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Academic Advisor I position mediates between students, faculty, and the Department Chair. This position provides support to the Department of Entomology & Nematology graduate and undergraduate programs. Incumbent will be part of a team that handles both distance education graduate and undergraduate advisement, in-person undergraduate advisement, academic student support services, and other designated duties to ensure smooth procedures for students, faculty, and others.
Requisition # 538936 Posting Closes 3/5/2026
60770000 – AG-NFREC-QUINCY
Location: Gadsden
The Agricultural Assistant I, will aid in implementing field, greenhouse, and lab research and extension activities. This individual will assist in collecting research data as well. The incumbent practices and fosters team spirit and positive productive working relations with colleagues at NFREC. This TEAMS Non-Exempt time-limited position is located at the North Florida Research and Education Center in Quincy, Florida.
Requisition # 538984 Posting Closes 3/10/2026
60777000 – AG-LIVE OAK UNIT
Location: Suwannee
The Agricultural Assistant III position is responsible for assisting in and coordinating large field demonstrations. The Incumbent will also maintain accurate records of fertilizer applications, dates, locations and field observations. The incumbent will assist in field operations that will include moving and operating heavy equipment including hauling an oversized load. Incumbent must have CDL or obtain CDL within 6 months of hire to drive tractor trailer (semi) to transport equipment.
Agricultural Assistant III (Deng Lab)
Requisition # 536837 Posting Closes 3/9/2026
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.
Agricultural/Food Scientist II
Requisition # 537190 Posting Closes 3/9/2026
60770000 – AG-NFREC-QUINCY
Location: Gadsden
The Agricultural/Food Scientist II provides laboratory, analytic, field research, and extension support for a soil science faculty with research and extension responsibilities in the area of agriculture nutrient best management practices (BMPs). Will be expected to analyze existing methodologies and modify established procedures.
In accordance with University of Florida rule 6C1-3.054, funding for this position is time-limited and may be eliminated or reduced as a result of conditions beyond the control of the University of Florida, which may result in termination of your employment before the anticipated end date. Funding may also be available to extend the appointment beyond the anticipated end date. In either case, you will remain a time-limited appointee (regardless of future title changes) unless you are notified otherwise in writing.
Biological Scientist II (Deng Lab)
Requisition # 536414 Posting Closes 3/9/2026
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!
Education/Training Specialist II, Urban Horticulture Coordinator
Requisition # 538243 Posting Closes 3/15/2026
60354008 – AG-CHARLOTTE
Location: Charlotte
Performs routine to moderately complex duties in support of a comprehensive educational program in environmental horticulture. Duties may include assisting new resident, homeowners and community associations more effectively interpret and use findings of current horticultural science and technology to more effectively adopt Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principles and practices protecting water quality, water conservation and other related topics. Develop, implement, teach and evaluate Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ programs for urban communities. Multiply community outreach by utilizing trained UF/IFAS Master Gardener Volunteers and their outreach programs.
Extension Program Assistant St. John’s County
Requisition # 538888 Posting Closes 3/17/2026
60352055 – AG-ST JOHNS
Location: St. Johns
This position is responsible for providing program support to the St. Johns County Agriculture Program, with an emphasis on assisting Extension education and outreach activities, supporting client troubleshooting, coordinating agricultural programs and workshops, and helping deliver services that strengthen agricultural production within the county.
Requisition # 538790 Posting Closes 3/8/2026
60470000 – AG-WILDLIFE ECOLOGY – CONSERV
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
This is an entry-level position responsible for processing UF GO travel reimbursements and marketplace ordering for Wildlife Ecology and Conservation and the Florida Co-Op Unit. Incumbent must coordinate with existing fiscal staff to prioritize travel transactions per department processing guidelines. Assist financial manager with UF payables, routine reporting, and other various fiscal and department duties as assigned. Must follow all department, university, state, and federal policies for pre- and post-financial expenditures, to include familiarity with state approps, cash-based, and sponsored awards (201-209) funds. This is an entry-level position that provides training and potential advancement opportunity.
Requisition # 539004 Posting Closes 3/25/2026
60460000 – AG-SCHL FOR, FISH, & GEOMATICS
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Human Resources Generalist II provides professional-level HR support for the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS), coordinating a range of HR processes to ensure compliance with university policies and timely service delivery. Responsibilities include managing hiring, job changes, and terminations for OPS/Student Assistants, Graduate Assistants, Fellowship appointments, and Postdoctoral Associates; coordinating scholarship and award processing; overseeing Graduate Assistant reappointments and evaluations; maintaining Teaching Assistant tracking records; and serving on behalf of the HR Generalist III in their absence to ensure continuity of HR operations.
Requisition # 538770 Posting Closes 4/1/2026
60310000 – AG-FAC PLANNING – OPERATIONS
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
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Requisition # 539003 Posting Closes 3/11/2026
60140000 – AG-ENTOMOLOGY AND NEMATOLOGY
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
This individual will support the Urban Landscape Entomology Laboratory within the UF IFAS Entomology and Nematology Department with research projects focused on insect pest management on plants in urban and residential landscapes.
The incumbents overall responsibility is to maintain proper function and organization of the laboratory, including, working closely with faculty, staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students to conduct laboratory, greenhouse, and field research experiments; meticulously recording project methods, procedures, and results; maintaining laboratory equipment and supply inventories; maintaining laboratory safety and standard operating procedures; and assist with writing technical summaries and reports for research trials.
Requisition # 538962 Posting Closes 3/16/2026
60820000 – AG-WFREC-JAY
Location: Santa Rosa
Incumbent will assist with agricultural research and extension programs at West Florida Research and Education Center/UF and various on and off-site research locations.
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Requisition # 538899 Posting Closes 3/22/2026
60440000 – AG-IFAS COMMUNICATION SERVICES
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
UF/IFAS is seeking a Marketing and Communications Specialist to support high profile initiatives and strengthen the online presence of UF/IFAS through strategic, engaging digital communications. This position collaborates with faculty, subject matter experts, and internal teams to execute integrated communications plans, develop content for web and digital platforms, and support outreach and media related efforts. The Specialist also manages flagship UF/IFAS web content and ensures all communications follow UF/IFAS brand, SEO, and user experience best practices.
Requisition # 534618 Posting Closes 3/16/2026
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.
Requisition # 538363 Posting Closes 3/20/2026
60460000 – AG-SCHL FOR, FISH, & GEOMATICS
Location: Alachua
The Research Coordinator I will assist in the coordination of research and outreach as part of a multi-investigator team studying changes in fisheries over time in relation to environmental drivers along Florida’s west coast. This position is located in the FFGS – Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program, Millhopper Road Unit – 7922 NW 71st St, Gainesville, FL 32653 **This is a time-limited position that is dependent on grant-funding (5 years with possibility of renewal).
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