UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities for December 18, 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.
Academic Program Specialist I – PMCB Graduate Program
Requisition # 537985 Posting Closes 1/11/2026
60233000 – AG-PMCB
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology (PMCB) Graduate Program is seeking an Academic Program Specialist to manage all academic operations related to graduate students and program administration. Responsibilities include advising students on program requirements, academic policies, procedures, and available campus resources. Learn more about PMCB at https://pmcb.ifas.ufl.edu/
Requisition # 538120 Posting Closes 12/19/2025
60090000 – AG-ANIMAL SCIENCES
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Department of Animal Sciences is seeking an Accountant II. This position provides intermediate financial support for the faculty and units in the Department. This position generally works independently managing various fiscal and accounting functions, seeking guidance from the Manager, Administrative Services, Department Chair and colleagues, as needed. This position interprets UF policies and procedures and advises on funding allowability and solves financial issues. This position serves as the back-up to the Manager, Administrative Services, and has the authority to act on their behalf. This position also functions as part of the Business Office and directly contributes to a culture of transparency, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
This position is open to current UF employees only.
Agricultural/Food Scientist II
Requisition # 538056 Posting Closes 12/19/2025
60770000 – AG-NFREC-QUINCY
Location: Jackson
UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) located in Marianna, Florida is seeking an Agricultural/Food Scientist II. The primary responsibilities include management of biological samples; performance, assistance and instruction of experimental laboratory procedures; preparation of manuscripts and related documents; and management of laboratory equipment and facilities.
Requisition # 538173 Posting Closes 12/29/2025
60092000 – AG-DAIRY RESEARCH UNIT
Location: Alachua
The Department of Animal Sciences is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager. This position will serve as milking parlor supervisor and assistant herd manager. The individual will be supervised by the Agricultural Food Scientist III and be responsible for maintaining herd records, oversight of milking parlor operations, maternity and newborn calf care, and administering treatments prescribed by the herd veterinarian. This position serves as the back-up to the Ag/Food Scientist III (Dairy Unit Manager) and has the authority to act on their behalf in their absence.
Requisition # 538156 Posting Closes 1/10/2026
60460000 – AG-SCHL FOR, FISH, & GEOMATICS
Location: Alachua
The incumbent’s primary role will be assisting in lab and field research into changes in fish growth and distribution in relation to environmental drivers along Florida’s west coast. This position will be ~80% lab-based and ~20% field-based.
Requisition # 538249 Posting Closes 1/18/2026
60732000 – AG-CREC-PLANT PATHOLOGY
Location: Polk
The incumbent in the position will be joining a dynamic program that specializes in the epidemiology of citrus and alternative crops as a lab manager. The candidate needs the ability to isolate and identify plant pathogens, particularly fungal pathogens, with classical and molecular techniques. Flexibility in changing tasks is a must as situations change regularly. Conducting field work is required. A familiarity with statistics techniques is highly beneficial. A willingness to learn new techniques is desired.
Requisition # 537903 Posting Closes 12/19/2025
60040000 – AG-DEAN FOR RESEARCH
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The UF/IFAS Office of the Dean for Research is seeking a talented, experienced Communications Specialist to create consistent, professional internal and external communications about the excellent research work of UF/IFAS. This includes compelling writing, design, social media, and website content to showcase and enhance understanding of faculty, staff, and student research activities and achievements.
Requisition # 537748 Posting Closes 1/08/2026
60460000 – AG-SCHL FOR, FISH, & GEOMATICS
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The primary responsibility of the Data Management Analyst I position is to manage the data curation, preservation, and usages related to the University of Florida’s LAKEWATCH program. LAKEWATCH is a water quality monitoring program that facilitates “hands-on” participation by community volunteers in the management of Florida lakes, estuaries, rivers and springs through monthly sampling activities. It is one of the largest community science programs in the country, with over 1800 trained volunteers, 800 monitored ecosystems, and 30 years of water quality data. In 1991, the Florida Legislature recognized the importance of the program and established Florida LAKEWATCH in the state statutes (Florida Statute 1004.49.); therefore, the integrity, preservation, and distribution of the programmatic data are of the utmost importance. More information can be found at: https://lakewatch.ifas.ufl.edu/.
The position will maintain, design, create, modify, and/or monitor databases related to the LAKEWATCH program. The main data type to be managed is analytical: water chemistry measurements (i.e., total nitrogen, total phosphorus, conductivity, chlorophyll a, and color), collected monthly by volunteers from aquatic ecosystems across the state of Florida. The position will be responsible for sharing of these data with numerous stakeholders, including Florida’s Department of the Environmental Protection, and facilitate their use in research, teaching, and extension activities at the University of Florida. The position will also provide expertise on statistical approaches and methods for LAKEWATCH research activities, and support statistical software (e.g., R programming language and R Studio/R Markdown interfaces) use by affiliated staff and students. Additional activities may also include updating the LAKEWATCH webpage and designing new interfaces for volunteer engagement with the program, in collaboration with other LAKEWATCH team members.
Requisition # 538211 Posting Closes 1/04/2026
60059000 – AG-ABI
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
This position is in the IFAS Extension Artificial & Business Intelligence (A&BI) department. The Data Management Analyst I’s primary focus is on preparing Extension reports and technical papers, translating complex Extension activities and findings into accessible language for the public audience. This role demands a deep understanding of Extension work and the skill to convey its impact compellingly. The Data Management Analyst I reports directly to the Management Analyst and collaborates closely with the Administrative Specialist II and the Systems Admin/Programmer III, ensuring deliverables are clear, accurate, and strategically aligned with organizational goals.
Education/Training Specialist II, Urban Horticulture Coordinator
Requisition # 538243 Posting Closes 1/07/2026
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, Florida Sea Grant
Requisition # 538228 Posting Closes 1/11/2026
60354008 – AG-CHARLOTTE
Location: Charlotte
The Extension Program Assistant will contribute to the delivery of science-based education and outreach programs that promote sustainable use and conservation of coastal and marine resources in Charlotte County, FL. This position offers a dynamic blend of fieldwork, volunteer engagement, and program coordination. The assistant will support hands-on learning experiences such as volunteer-based environmental seagrass and wildlife monitoring, and marine science education, while also managing data, tracking program outcomes, and assisting with logistics. Working alongside UF/IFAS faculty and Charlotte County staff, the assistant will help translate marine science into meaningful community impact.
Requisition # 535755 Posting Closes 1/02/2026
60013808 – AG-FINANCIAL SERVICE CENTER
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Join the UF/IFAS Financial Service Center! Are you detail-oriented and passionate about supporting research and education through financial excellence? We’re hiring a Fiscal Assistant II to help process transactions, support departments, and ensure compliance. If you’re ready to make an impact in a collaborative, fast-paced environment—click to learn more and apply!
Requisition # 536659 Posting Closes 1/23/2026
60820000 – AG-WFREC-JAY
Location: Santa Rosa
The Laboratory Technician III, provides support for a variety of research experiments, including establishing, implementing, and evaluating field, greenhouse, and laboratory activities at the UF/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center (WFREC) and off-site locations. Key responsibilities include planning and executing studies, collecting and analyzing data, preparing results for publication, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with laboratory, greenhouse, and field safety procedures.
Requisition # 534618 Posting Closes 12/19/2025
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 # 533171 Posting Closes 12/19/2025
60013807 – AG-Sponsored Project Admin
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The position of Research Administrator II 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 II is a mid-level role that requires prior experience, the ability to work independently with general supervision, and the capacity to handle moderately complex tasks. Additionally, fostering a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive work environment is essential.
Requisition # 538227 Posting Closes 1/18/2026
60040000 – AG-DEAN FOR RESEARCH
Location: Marion
The University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is seeking a hands-on leader who will build and manage unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operations for research in agriculture and natural resource management. Primary responsibilities are to build and manage a fleet of UAS platforms and sensors, plan and execute flights, process imagery, lidar, and other geospatial data into research-grade deliverables and collaborate closely with faculty and research staff across IFAS to scope, execute, and deliver high-quality datasets that advance research objectives.
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