UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities for March 21, 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 # 535206 Posting Closes 4/14/2025
60060000 – AG-FOOD / RESOURCES ECONOMICS
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
This position is responsible for undergraduate student advising (new incoming, current, transfers, etc.), undergraduate recruitment activities as well as assisting the FRE Department and Undergraduate Coordinator with other various student-related project and activities. Coordinates AEB4941 (Internship credit) and leads AEB 3935 (FRE Seminar). Cooperatively works with the Office of the Chair and collaborates with student affairs to enhance student success and maintaining alumni and industry and community relations on behalf of the undergraduate program. Other essential functions may be added by the Undergraduate Coordinator and/or the Office of the Chair.
Requisition # 535070 Posting Closes 3/28/2025
60150000 – AG-FOOD SCIENCE / HUMAN NUTR
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
This position will specialize and oversee the activities of the Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) Department’s post-award activities in accordance with University and Sponsor Regulations, provide Policy and Procedure interpretation to faculty and staff. This would include manage, monitor, and reconcile sponsor projects, review processes and creating strategic process for post grants.
Requisition # 535249 Posting Closes 3/14/2025
60950000 – AG-PLANT SCIENCE RESEARCH / ED
Location: Marion
The Plant Science Research and Education Unit (PSREU) in Citra 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.
Requisition # 535269 Posting Closes 4/03/2025
60732000 – AG-CREC-PLANT PATHOLOGY
Location: Polk
We are seeking a highly motivated Biological Scientist to join our team at the Citrus Research and Education Center. The successful candidate will be responsible for utilizing established guidelines to conduct cutting-edge research in citrus genome editing using various approaches. Research focuses include protoplast, epicotyl, and mature tissue transformation.
Requisition # 535083 Posting Closes 3/28/2025
60780000 – AG-RCREC-ONA
Location: Hardee
This position is located at the Range Cattle REC, Ona, FL. The primary role of this position is to support the Long-term Agroecosystem Research (LTAR) network, which is partnership among 18 agroecosystems across the United States that addresses the great and complex issues facing U.S. food, feed, fuel and fiber production (https://ltar.nal.usda.gov). The position utilizes established guidelines to accomplish goals. The candidate should be familiar with methods of plant sampling and processing, data management, and maintaining sensitive field equipment, including eddy covariance towers. The position is designed to perform a variety field and laboratory research.
Requisition # 535251 Posting Closes 3/27/2025
60910000 – AG-SWFREC-IMMOKALEE
Location: Collier
This full-time Biological Scientist II position is located in the SWFREC in Immokalee, Florida. This position is intended to facilitate a variety of field and laboratory research and extension activities in the entomology program. Responsibilities will include organizing, conducting, and reporting on experiments related to the management of pests on citrus and vegetable crops under the direction of the program leader. Modifies and implement existing research procedures and techniques of pest management and pesticide use to growers and the public. Supervises technical assistants and manages program resources. Participates in diagnoses of plant health problems, preparation of extension materials, training of extension personnel and communication and publication of research results.
Requisition # 535074 Posting Closes 3/25/2025
60152300 – AG-SOUTHERN REGION PROGRAMS-IR
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
A full-time Intermediate Chemist position located in the Food and Environmental Toxicology Laboratory within the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for the extraction and analysis of agricultural commodities for pesticide residues in compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs). The incumbent will work under minimal supervision and rely on previous experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Requisition # 534912 Posting Closes 3/31/2025
60310000 – AG-FAC PLANNING / OPERATIONS
Location: Hillsborough
Join Our Team as an Electrician with IFAS Facilities Planning & Operations!
We’re looking for a skilled Electrician to help maintain and support UF/IFAS-owned facilities across Balm, Lake Alfred, Apopka, and Wimauma, Florida. This role focuses on preventive and general electrical system maintenance, ensuring our buildings operate safely and efficiently. The primary work location is in Balm, where you’ll play a key role in keeping our facilities running smoothly.
Ready to power up your career? Apply today!
Requisition # 534105 Posting Closes 3/28/2025
60070000 – AG-AGRICUL / BIOLOGICAL ENG
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Engineering Technician I assists engineers and other members of the university community in routine engineering, architectural, or mechanical tasks. These activities include but are not limited to assisting in the preparation and layout of machinery/equipment or planning the flow of work. Assists in the fabrication or construction of parts, equipment, or structures by operating machinery, tools, and equipment. This position works under direct and frequent supervision, typically demonstrates a baseline working knowledge of routine tasks, follows standard principles and practices, and is responsible for complying with workplace safety policies and procedures.
Requisition # 534282 Posting Closes 3/30/2025
60260000 – AG-AG ED AND COMMUNICATION
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Fiscal Assistant is responsible for processing PCard charges, travel reimbursements, assist in UF Marketplace (ordering and invoicing), routine reporting, and other various fiscal and department duties as assigned for the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.
Requisition # 534989 Posting Closes 3/24/2025
60850000 – AG-FLREC-FT LAUDERDALE
Location: Broward
Located in Davie, Fl, we are looking for a Human Resources Generalist for all aspects of HR.
This is a full-time position with excellent benefits.
Located in Davie, FL, the Ft. Lauderdale Research and Education Center is looking for a full time Human Resources Generalist I for all aspects of HR. This includes hiring, payroll, leave monitoring, and Immigration Processing. The benefits are excellent.
Requisition # 535097 Posting Closes 3/21/2025
60070000 – AG-AGRICUL / BIOLOGICAL ENG
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
This position is responsible to the Chairman of the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department. The incumbent provides professional support and expertise in the administration of the full range of HR programs. The incumbent provides professional support and expertise on areas such as recruitment, payroll, leave regulations, and disciplinary actions, ensuring compliance with laws and university regulations while maintaining confidentiality and providing training and supervision. The position requires frequent interaction with at least 10 departments in IFAS and its administrative offices in the College of Engineering.
Requisition # 535240 Posting Closes 3/30/2025
60410000 – AG-IFAS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
UF/IFAS Information Technology has an opening for an IT Generalist II on the UF/IFAS Help Desk Team. The incumbent shall coordinate and manage several computer-based information systems. The position is primarily responsible for providing complex technical support for various operating systems and software, including Microsoft 365 and third-party applications. This role involves diagnosing and resolving technical issues, managing support requests through a ticketing system, and supporting UF/IFAS locations statewide. The candidate will also work collaborate with technology vendors and the UF IT community to stay updated on industry trends, coordinate multimedia projects, and provide basic general AV support. Additionally, the role includes managing Exchange Online mailboxes and distribution lists and implementing solutions for complex problems.
Requisition # 535275 Posting Closes 3/27/2025
60460000 – AG-SCHL FOR, FISH, & GEOMATICS
Location: Hillsborough
We seek a scientist with multiple years of experience in the husbandry, aquaculture, and study of sensitive marine invertebrates. The selected candidate will be responsible for the maintenance of multiple recirculating aquaculture systems used in the care of all life stages of the long spined sea urchin Diadema antillarum. This will include measuring and adjusting water quality to acceptable parameters, broodstock urchin handling and feeding, confocal and dissecting light microscopy to evaluate larval and juvenile health, and culturing sensitive microalgae species while maintaining sterile technique. The position will be based in Apollo Beach, Florida and involve work in laboratory and greenhouse setting with occasional overnight travel to distribute cultured urchins to partner and collaborators. This is a time limited position.
Land Management Specialist/Conservation Sci/Forester II
Requisition # 535243 Posting Closes 4/4/2025
60960000 – AG-ORDWAY SWISHER BIO STA
Location: Putnam
The Land Management Specialist is expected to perform conservation and operational duties at the Ordway-Swisher Biological Station (OSBS) in Melrose, FL, a research and education unit of the University of Florida. This position will participate in conservation projects related to prescribed burning, exotic-invasive species control, habitat restoration, groundcover harvesting, geospatial mapping, and basic operational duties such as road, equipment, fence maintenance and security patrolling. This position participates in day-to-day field supervision of Student Conservation Association (SCA) interns and volunteers interested in participating in conservation and management. They should expect to work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. This position will serve as a staff member of OSBS and is expected to both work in a team environment and to be capable of carrying out instructions and projects with minimal supervision.
Nutrition Educator – Hardee/DeSoto (Hybrid)
Requisition # 533913 Posting Closes 4/3/2025
60451000 – AG-FAMILY NUTRITION PROGRAM
Location: Hardee
The UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program is seeking an enthusiastic SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator to deliver nutrition and health education to youth in Hardee and DeSoto County communities. Our Educators receive on-the-job training and development. FNP offers meaningful work to be passionate about. Join us!
Nutrition Educator (Hybrid) – Palm Beach
Requisition # 533911 Posting Closes 3/29/2025
60451000 – AG-FAMILY NUTRITION PROGRAM
Location: Palm Beach
The UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program is seeking enthusiastic SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educators to deliver nutrition and health education to youth in Palm Beach County communities. Our Educators receive on-the-job training and development. FNP offers meaningful work to be passionate about. Join us!
Requisition # 535244 Posting Closes 4/1/2025
60057000 – AG-EXTENSION EVALUATION CENTER
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Program Development and Evaluation Center (PDEC) seeks to hire a Research Coordinator III (Program Evaluator). This position will report directly to Dr. Sebastian Galindo, Associate Program Director of PDEC, and will collaborate closely with Associate Deans, Initiative Team Leadership (ITLs), and the AI/BI team to align evaluation activities with organizational goals and integrate advanced analytics into evaluation processes.
Requisition # 531118 Posting Closes 3/24/2025
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.
Requisition # 534127 Posting Closes 3/28/2025
60070000 – AG-AGRICUL / BIOLOGICAL ENG
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Responsible for the coordination of research, outreach, and education projects associated with the CRS. This position will work closely with the Director in developing partnerships among the Center Affiliate Faculty, identifying funding opportunities for remote sensing related projects, and developing and implementing outreach components to foster and coordinate partnerships with K-12 teachers, industry, media, state & local government agencies, and 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.
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