UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities for April 25, 2024
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 II – Closes 4/26/2024
Requisition # 531127
60030000 – AG-DEAN FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide academic advising to undergraduate students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) Biology major. Responsibilities related to the primary advising role include collaboration with: academic advisers in other departments within CALS, Biology advisers in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the Biology Major Executive Committee. Other responsibilities include coordination of selected CALS events, participation in Freshman and Transfer Preview (orientation programs), data analysis and reporting, undergraduate retention, and active participation in the CALS Advising and University Advising Councils.

Administrative Specialist II
Requisition # 531133
60040000 – AG-DEAN FOR RESEARCH
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

This Administrative Specialist II position provides specialized administrative support for projects, programs and events within the UF/IFAS Dean for Research Office and executive level administrative support to the Senior Associate & Associate Deans for Research. This individual works with all members of the administrative team to ensure the efficient operation of the Dean for Research Office. Expected to prioritize multiple assignments in a demanding, fast paced environment and remain flexible to work both independently and collaboratively, as needed, to meet deadlines under limited timeframes while maintaining a collegial, positive work environment. Performs confidential and/or non-routine administrative duties.

Agricultural Assistant I
Requisition # 531270
60777000 – AG-LIVE OAK UNIT
Location: Suwannee

Incumbent will assist in implementing vital research and extension projects.

Agricultural Assistant I – Closes 4/26/2024
Requisition # 531124
60950000 – AG-PLANT SCIENCE RESEARCH / ED
Location: Marion

The Plant Science Research and Education Unit (PSREU) in Citra Is currently seeking to hire an Agricultural Assistant I. 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.

 

Biological Scientist II – Closes 4/26/2024
Requisition # 531044
60880000 – AG-NATURE COAST BIOLOGICAL STA
Location: Levy

A full time (0.50 FTE state funding and .050 FTE grant funded) Biological Scientist II position is available University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Nature Coast Biological Station located in Cedar Key, FL. We seek an applicant with: (1) knowledge of Gulf of Mexico coastal ecosystems, with emphasis on wildlife (2) field-oriented skills, including boat trailering and field sampling, and (3) demonstrated ability to communicate and disseminate scientific results in both academic and public settings.

 

Biological Scientist II – Closes 4/25/2024
Requisition # 531152
60790000 – AG-TREC-HOMESTEAD
Location: Dade

This is a full-time benefit position in Homestead, Florida open to current UF employees ONLY.

The employee will conduct and assist with laboratory experiments, ensuring execution aligns with biogeochemistry research goals at the University of Florida- Tropical Research and Education Center in Homestead, Florida. Duties will include organizing and leading the collection of plant, gas, water, and sediment samples from rivers, lakes, estuaries, and coastal areas. as well as wetlands and analyzing samples for nutrients, chlorophyll, plant, and algal biomass, stable isotopes, and dissolved gasses. The employee is also responsible for running and maintaining instrumentation (e.g., MIMS, spectrophotometer). Other responsibilities include general lab maintenance, including ordering supplies, inventory, and compliance with health and safety protocols, assisting students, and visiting scientists with lab and field experiments. Duties may entail supporting extension programs (workshops, field trips and public outreach events) related to coastal resilience. Driving for overnight and day trips is required. The employee must have leadership abilities, motivation, attention to detail, basic background knowledge of biogeochemistry and ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

Biological Scientist III
Requisition # 530475
60080000 – AG-AGRONOMY
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

The Biological Scientist III will play a critical role in coordination of all aspects of biotechnology and breeding research. The Biological Scientist III will plan and execute laboratory, greenhouse and field experiments within the grass biotechnology program at the University of Florida-IFAS.

Biological Scientist IV
Requisition # 530466
60080000 – AG-AGRONOMY
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

The Biological Scientist IV will play a critical role in coordinating all aspects of biotechnology research for improvement of sugarcane, collection and compilation of data, field trial planning and execution within the crop biotechnology program at the University of Florida-IFAS https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/641914.

The successful candidate will coordinate complex crop biotechnology research projects by relying on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. The successful candidate demonstrates expertise in a wide variety of molecular genetics concepts, practices, and procedures. A very wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. The successful candidate has an exceptional ability to analyze existing methodologies, formulates hypotheses, modifies existing procedures, and has a record of successfully developing novel procedures for crop improvement with biotechnology. The selected candidate will report to the Principal Investigator of the Crop Biotechnology Research Program.

Communications Specialist – Closes 4/26/2024
Requisition # 531142
60840000 – AG-CTR LANDSCP CONSERV ECOLOGY
Location: Alachua

The Gardening Solutions Science Communicator develops and writes content and manages social media efforts for the Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program and Gardening Solutions Extension project.

Dietitian I
Requisition # 529587
60150000 – AG-FOOD SCIENCE / HUMAN NUTR
Location: Alachua

This dietitian position is based in the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department (FSHN) and will provide nutrition services to the patients of the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases (FIND) at UF Health. FIND is committed to providing exemplary care for people with neurological diseases and disorders, while being a leader in conducting novel clinical research. The dietitian will provide services which include assessing the nutrition status of patients and providing medical nutrition therapy, providing nutrition education, and monitoring patients to achieve nutrition goals. The dietitian collaborates with the faculty and staff of FIND who refer patients to this dietitian and assists in implementing nutrition interventions. The dietitian also serves as a community educator, presenting at conferences, symposiums, support groups, etc. to inform community members of the impact food and diet can have on neurological health.

Florida 4-H AmeriCorps Program Director
Requisition # 531026
60330000 – AG-YOUTH, FAMILIES & COMMUNITIES
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

The Florida 4-H AmeriCorps Program Director provides leadership for and manages the programmatic and administrative operations of the AmeriCorps Environmental Education Programs at Florida 4-H camps and communities. They will recruit, train, and retain AmeriCorps members and actively promote the associated environmental education programs; actively market the program to local and state community partners, and manage all necessary reporting related to the Florida 4-H AmeriCorps grant. The program director works alongside the on-site, camp directors in the formulation of policies and procedures which have a significant impact on the AmeriCorps program. This program director will also assist in creating, training, and teaching environmental education curricula and programs.

Geomatics Instruction and Outreach
Requisition # 529662
60460000 – AG-SCHL FOR, FISH, & GEOMATICS
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

This Geomatics position collaborates with Geomatics faculty members at the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS) for instruction and other matters related to the Geomatics Program. The position is responsible for teaching labs, managing day-to-day lab needs, and developing and executing plans for the Geomatics outreach program in Gainesville and surrounding counties. This position has research, teaching, extension, and administrative duties.

Groundskeeper I – Closes 4/26/2024
Requisition # 531128
60310000 – AG-FAC PLANNING / OPERATIONS
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

The Groundskeeper I with IFAS Facilities Planning and Operations performs general grounds maintenance and tree care for UF/IFAS buildings on and off campus. Duties will include but are not limited to mowing, tree work, pruning, tree removal, and operation of specialized equipment such as zero-turn mowers, lift equipment, stump grinders, safety harnesses, etc. Driving a state vehicle to work sites will be required.

Research Administrator II
Requisition # 531105
60760000 – AG-IRREC-FT. PIERCE
Location: St. Lucie

This position requires a highly motivated, service-focused, self-starting professional to support scientists who are working diligently to discover solutions to some of the most vexing problems in Florida and the world. As a Research Administrator in The University of Florida’s 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 and compliance requirements. Major duties include proposal development, review, submission, and management of research-related agreements, and award management, including effort, expenditures, modifications, and closeouts, in addition to regularly communicating with the projects’ sponsors.

Working from a remote location is possible. The RA II is a mid-level position with some prior experience in research administration, who 1) applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity, 2) exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action, and 3) works independently with general supervision. Problems faced are sometimes difficult, but typically not complex.

The RA II may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies, and practices. Every member of our community is expected to foster a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others, regardless of background or perspective and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Research Assistant II
Requisition # 531118
60820000 – AG-WFREC-JAY
Location: Santa Rosa

As Research Assistant II you will play a critical role in collecting field and lab data in experiments related to nutrient management including the Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program (STEP). This is a time limited position. Position is three-year time-limited with the possibility for extension depending on availability of grant funding. This position involves working closely with the project lead and team members to ensure the smooth execution of research activities related to nutrient management in agriculture. The successful candidate will contribute to data collection, analysis, and reporting, as well as assisting with project logistics and communication. Reliable handling of samples, spectral instruments, and data will be critically important. An individual in this position possesses excellent skills to communicate efficiently with project members, supervisor, and growers/farmers. A proactive attitude to work independently performing assigned tasks, and to meet project milestones are expected.

Research Assistant II
Requisition # 530480
60210000 – AG-SOIL AND WATER SCIENCE
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

As Research Assistant II you will play a critical role to collect field and lab-data in a large-scale national climate-smart agriculture partnership project. The project aims to quantify soil carbon, soil health, and ecosystem services under various climate-smart management practices. Your primary role will entail independently collect soil samples, spectral data, and geographic coordinates at sampling sites on farms that grow specialty crops in Florida and out-of-state. Travel is required for this position. Reliable handling of samples, spectral instruments, and data will be critically important. An individual in this position possesses excellent skills to communicate efficiently with project members, supervisor, and growers/farmers. A successful applicant should enjoy the outdoors to engage in field sampling under different weather conditions as well as spectral data collection in the laboratory and basic data handling/entry. A proactive attitude to coordinate travel to field sites, to work independently performing assigned tasks, and to meet project milestones are expected.

Research Coordinator II
Requisition # 531204
60450000 – AG-EXPANDED NUTRITION PROGRAM
Location: Alachua

The Research Coordinator II for the UF/IFAS Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) will oversee phases of several projects under the direction of Dr. Karla Shelnutt, Professor and Associate Dean and Dr. Nicole Duffy, EFNEP Associate Director. Key responsibilities include: perform research and evaluation activities for a USDA NIFA AFRI grant titled, “A Cost-Benefit Analysis of EFNEP Utilizing Biomarkers of Chronic Disease Risk;” manage Dr. Shelnutt’s research lab; and work with the associate director on EFNEP projects.

EFNEP is a federally funded capacity grant program that teaches families with low income how to prepare healthy meals on a budget, among other nutrition skills. Ideal for those passionate about research and community health.

Water Resources Program Assistant
Requisition # 529909
60354058 – AG-SARASOTA
Location: Sarasota

The Extension Program Assistant will work with UF Faculty and County staff to assist with the creation of education, outreach, and volunteer opportunities that enable county residents and visitors to save water and implement best practices that enhance water quality. These services include but are not limited to: water conservation, Fats, Oil, and Grease (FOG), and reclaimed water outreach, irrigation evaluations, and school-age youth outreach and education. The incumbent will also develop and incorporate marketing strategies to inform residents of these programs and educate them about water conservation and water quality enhancement efforts through the website, social media, traditional media outlets, and at community events.