UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities for July 17, 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.
Accountant II
Requisition # 532243 Posting Closes 7/23/2024
60230000 – AG-HORTICULTURAL SCIENCES
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
This position works under the direct supervision of the Department Chair in conjunction with IFAS Financial Administration (IFA). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, fiscal management, oversight of effort, record keeping, reporting, account management and administration, and assistance to department personnel and administrative staff. This position coordinates a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment and adjusts to new or changing assignments, processes, and people.
Administrative Assistant II
Requisition # 531672 Posting Closes 7/24/2024
60050000 – AG-EXTENSION ADMINISTRATION
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Within the Dean for Extension office – responsible for the administrative and program development of the statewide Florida Cooperative Extension Service. This position works closely with the Dean for Extension, Associate Deans and their assistants to help carry out all areas of responsibility. This position requires daily contact with the university community and the public. The incumbent must maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality related to sensitive issues and must exercise independent and prudent judgement when completing the tasks and responsibilities associated with the job duties.
Administrative Assistant II
Requisition # 531949 Posting Closes 7/25/2024
60353060 – AG-SUMTER
Location: Sumter
The position of Administrative Assistant II at UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County entails working closely with the County Extension Director to ensure the effective operation of the County Extension Office. The role encompasses day-to-day administrative duties and providing essential office support to faculty and staff members. The ideal candidate should demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, proficiency in financial management, and a strong ability to coordinate a wide range of administrative operations.
Administrative Assistant II
Requisition # 532174 Posting Closes 8/11/2024
60040000 – AG-DEAN FOR RESEARCH
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
This position serves as the lead receptionist for the UF/IFAS Dean for Research Office and provides support to the Dean, Associate Deans, and Associate Director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station (FAES) and other staff. Supports the Associate Director, FAES by handling daily requests, managing travel logistics, and processing related travel & credit card expense reports. Thrives in a demanding and collaborative environment where customer service, prioritization, multi-tasking, and teamwork are essential to manage a high volume of varied tasks.
Agricultural Assistant I
Requisition # 532236 Posting Closes 7/22/2024
60790000 – AG-TREC-HOMESTEAD
Location: Dade
This is an hourly position in Homestead, Florida. The Agricultural Research Assistant will play a crucial role in the preparation, installation, and maintenance of greenhouse and outdoor plantings at the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC) and other designated research locations managed by TREC Agroecology. This position will primarily focus on hemp and specialty crops, spanning a greenhouse area of 1000 sq ft and outdoor plots covering 10 acres.
Agricultural Assistant I
Requisition # 532346 Posting Closes 8/2/2024
60770000 – AG-NFREC-QUINCY
Location: Jackson
The individual will be responsible for assisting with research efforts in the beef programs and will be responsible for the feeding and maintenance of the cattle housed in the Feed Efficiency Facility and the Beef Unit.
Agricultural/Food Scientist II
Requisition # 532283 Posting Closes 7/27/2024
60230000 – AG-HORTICULTURAL SCIENCES
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The incumbent will support the Blueberry Breeding Program (BBP) working to ensure that agricultural establishments are productive, and food is safe through managing, collecting, and analyzing field, greenhouse, and laboratory data/experiments. Main responsibilities include maintaining/managing field and greenhouse germplasm identity and field data collection of tags/signage. Will serve as an operational and technical resource to the blueberry breeding team.
Biological Scientist II
Requisition # 532034 Posting Closes 7/18/2024
60230000 – AG-HORTICULTURAL SCIENCES
Location: Alachua
This is a Biological Scientist position located in Gainesville, FL with responsibilities for conducting research and managing the UF/IFAS CTC Controlled Environment Capability for accelerated growing citrus among other crops. The incumbent will also provide programming in High Performance Computing Environments, support and deploy sensors to collect data to train dynamic crop growth models for optimization of cropping systems with reduced greenhouse gas emissions and nutrient loses to the environment. This role serves as a technical resource for undergraduate, graduate students, postdocs and growers.
Biological Scientist II – Agehara Lab
Requisition # 532350 Posting Closes 7/23/2024
60754200 – AG-GCREC-HORTICULTURE
Location: Hillsborough
Current UF Employees Encouraged to Apply. Must possess drone license or obtain within 2 months of hire. The employee will work for the Horticultural Crop Physiology Lab at the Gulf Coast Research and Education center (GCREC) in Balm. The research program focuses on how plants acclimate to environmental changes, including climates, abiotic stresses, and soil nutrient dynamics. The lab develops and optimizes agronomic practices to improve crop stress resilience, productivity, and resource use efficiency for various horticultural crops.
As an intermediate member of the team, this employee will supervise the lab group (part-time workers, students, and trainees) and collaborate with the principal investigator in the program to conduct lab/greenhouse/field experiments, operate/maintain various lab/field instruments, acquire drone images, collect plant and soil samples, analyze data using statistical analysis and image processing software, prepare reports and manuscripts. Other responsibilities include maintaining clean and orderly work areas and equipment, keeping inventory of lab/field tools and supplies, presenting research projects at scientific/extension meetings, and outreach activities.
Custodial Worker II
Requisition # 532278 Posting Closes 7/31/2024
60910000 – AG-SWFREC-IMMOKALEE
Location: Collier
The Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee, Fl is searching for a motivated custodial worker. This position keeps all buildings in clean and orderly condition. Performs heavy cleaning duties to include cleaning floors, washing walls and windows, and removing trash and recyclables. Will also dust, sweep walkways, clean restrooms, clean break room, vacuum, and initiate ordering of paper products and cleaning supplies. Will also follow procedures for using chemical cleaners and power equipment to ensure safety and prevent damage.
Data Management Analyst I
Requisition # 531968 Posting Closes 8/10/2024
60870000 – AG-MREC-APOPKA
Location: Orange
The Data Management Analyst I position involves assistance in conducting applied research in consumer economics and marketing that has practical implications for horticultural industry stakeholders, including producers, retailers, wholesalers, and urban landscape design and service professionals in Florida. Responsibilities include but are not limited to assistance with survey instrument development, distribution, data analysis and reporting. Additional activities may include collaboration with other researchers on data collection efforts and support with grant writing.
Education/Training Spec III, FFL Education Coordinator
Requisition # 532249 Posting Closes 7/30/2024
60840000 – AG-CTR LANDSCP CONSERV ECOLOGY
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Florida Friendly Landscaping Program (FFL) is seeking an Education Coordinator to oversee a team of educators that facilitate the development and implementation of educational content for the FFL program across the state. This role is pivotal in maintaining the integrity and high standards of the Florida Friendly Landscaping™ program.
Education/Training Spec III, FFL Training Coordinator
Requisition # 532247 Posting Closes 7/30/2024
60840000 – AG-CTR LANDSCP CONSERV ECOLOGY
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Florida Friendly Landscaping Program (FFL) is seeking a Training Coordinator to be responsible for developing and overseeing the program’s formal training and certification programs. The coordinator will work with UF, industry, residential, and other stakeholders to identify gaps in education and develop trainings and certifications to fill the needs. The Training Coordinator is the direct supervisor to the FFL program’s Training Specialist(s). The program’s current training and certification programs include:
• Green Industry Best Management Practices (GI-BMP) Certification
• GI-BMP training in schools
• GI-BMP training with the department of corrections
• Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Certified Professional (FFLCP) Certification
• Green Stormwater Infrastructure Maintenance Training
• Florida-Friendly Ponds Certification
Education/Training Spec III, FFL Youth Education Coordinator
Requisition # 532252 Posting Closes 7/17/2024
60840000 – AG-CTR LANDSCP CONSERV ECOLOGY
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program (FFL) is currently looking for a dedicated Youth Education Specialist to help advance our educational initiatives throughout the state. This vital position plays a key role in maintaining the program’s integrity and ensuring that it continues to meet its high standards of excellence. The specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing engaging educational content and programs that promote sustainable landscaping practices among young learners across Florida.
Farm Operations Technical Manager
Requisition # 532170 Posting Closes 8/2/2024
60750000 – AG-GCREC – BALM
Location: Hillsborough
Located in Hillsborough County, Florida. The incumbent will work with faculty and staff to transform the farm facilities at the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC) into an innovation hub focused on pioneering the future of agriculture through the development and adoption of advanced technologies, including AI and robotics, for horticultural crops and ornamental production. The incumbent will develop a team approach to coordinate and direct agronomic activities vital to the success of the research and education mission of the center. Responsibilities include coordinating field activities with faculty programs; training and supervising farm staff; developing and adhering to an operational farm budget; procuring necessary supplies and equipment; preserving operational records, GPS systems, and other computer-based systems; and stewardship of assigned farm facilities and equipment. The incumbent must ensure compliance to all regulatory and worker safety germane to farm operations.
Working Title: Farm Operations Technical Manager
Incumbent must acquire and maintain the appropriate restricted use pesticide applicator licenses to apply or work with the application of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, fumigants and other pesticides.
HVAC Mechanic
Requisition # 532330 Posting Closes 8/1/2024
60310000 – AG-FAC PLANNING / OPERATIONS
Location: Polk
The HVAC Mechanic with IFAS Facilities Planning and Operations provides preventive maintenance and general maintenance for all UF/IFAS-owned buildings at Lake Alfred, Apopka, and Wimauma, Florida. Primary work location can be adjusted to any of the sites to best accommodate the employee. Driving a state vehicle to work sites is required.
HVAC Mechanic
Requisition # 532348 Posting Closes 8/2/2024
60310000 – AG-FAC PLANNING / OPERATIONS
Location: Hillsborough
The HVAC Mechanic with IFAS Facilities Planning and Operations provides preventive maintenance and general maintenance for all UF/IFAS-owned buildings at Balm, Lake Alfred, Apopka, and Wimauma, Florida. Primary work location will be in Balm. Driving a state vehicle to work sites is required.
Laboratory Technician I
Requisition # 532281 Posting Closes 8/13/2024
60733000 – AG-CREC-HORTICULTURE
Location: Polk
This position is in the Citrus Improvement Group (Dutt) at the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred, FL. The responsibilities include conducting laboratory experiments for plant improvement, such as tissue culture, media preparation, and plant maintenance. Additional tasks involve DNA and RNA extraction and review of samples. There will be occasional assistance required in the greenhouse and travel to different field sites for maintaining research trees, gathering fruit and leaf samples, and supporting other citrus breeding activities as necessary.
Marketing and Comm Specialist I
Requisition # 531778 Posting Closes 7/26/2024
60070000 – AG-AGRICUL / BIOLOGICAL ENG
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
This position is responsible for managing educational media/communications/branding programs in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE). Included in the responsibilities are departmental newsletters, blog, social media efforts, and other digital and print media outreach and promotion for ABE. The person in this position will recommend policies and procedures to effectively accomplish departmental communications in ABE. The position reports directly to the Department Chair.
Selected candidate is expected to coordinate with UF/IFAS Communications and other University communications groups as needed toward promoting ABE and ensuring cohesiveness with university identity policies and branding strategies.
Nutrition Educator – Hillsborough County
Requisition # 532214 Posting Closes 7/29/2024
60451000 – AG-FAMILY NUTRITION PROGRAM
Location: Hillsborough
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is a United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) funded program designed to improve the nutrition security of adults and youth from households with low income. Nutrition educators with this grant in Hillsborough County will deliver a series of nutrition education lessons to groups of program participants; travel to teaching sites within Hillsborough County required; administer paperwork for program evaluation; and engage in on-the-job training and development.
Research Administrator II
Requisition # 531299 Posting Closes 8/2/2024
60150000 – AG-FOOD SCIENCE / HUMAN NUTR
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
This position requires an initiative-taking, service-focused individual to support scientists who are working to discover solutions to issues related to human nutrition and food science. As a Research Administrator II in the Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) Department, you will provide comprehensive pre- & post-award research administration to faculty/principal investigators to ensure effective coordination of research administration services, systems, policies, processes, and compliance. Major duties include participating in proposal and complex budget development, review, and submission of grant proposals, ensuring compliance, management of other research related agreements, and award management. This position reports to the Research Administrator III of the FSHN Department. The Research Administrator II is a mid-level position with prior experience in research administration, who applies acquired skills, and knowledge to complete assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity, exercises judgment within defined guidelines, and determines appropriate action.
Research Coordinator II
Requisition # 532208 Posting Closes 7/20/2024
60340000 – AG-LIVESTOCK INNOVATION LAB
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The University of Florida (UF) is the Management Entity (ME) for the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Livestock Systems (LSIL). Innovation Labs are USAID-funded long-term, multi-disciplinary, applied research and capacity-building projects that conduct research for development to address poverty and malnutrition in Feed the Future countries. The Livestock Systems Innovation Lab program works globally: East Africa (Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda), West Africa (Burkina Faso and Niger), Asia (Nepal), and Haiti.
LSIL coordinates a variety of monitoring and evaluation processes including producing and maintaining activity compliance documents, reporting activities to the donor, and conducting studies of project impacts. The Research Coordinator II will coordinate with Project Investigators from around the world and will work with LSIL’s Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist to support these activities. This position will serve as a liaison with Project Investigators to ensure that final project datasets produced by the funded projects are correctly formatted and shared for open access as per USAID requirements. Additionally, this position will communicate with Project Investigators to ensure timely reporting processes, accuracy of activity data reported by funded projects, and will support activities related to program evaluation studies.
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