Postdoctoral Associate: Nutrient Best Management Practices

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Florida (UF), Institute of Food and Agricultural Science (IFAS), Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (SWES) department is looking to hire a Post-doctoral Associate who will provide leadership and expertise in the field of agriculture nutrient management within the Suwannee Valley agricultural area of north Florida. The post-doctoral associate will be part of a multi-year demonstration and research project funded by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) involving precision nitrogen application, cover cropping, and soil moisture sensor (SMS) monitoring in corn (grain, silage, and sweet), sorghum, cotton, snap beans, and other appropriate crops. The incumbent will be the primary staff member responsible for visiting each site routinely to collect all soil and tissue samples and to be present for logistical meetings prior to, during, and after each farm demonstration. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating with other collaborators, including UF/IFAS County Extension faculty and Regional Specialized Agents, including those stationed at the North Florida Research and Education Center. Data analyses will be summarized by the incumbent for written reports including quarterly reports to the funding agency, EDIS documents, and peer-reviewed publications. The incumbent will be expected to drive to potential field locations and stakeholder meetings, present findings at stakeholder meetings, and conduct field work in hot, humid conditions.

Requirements

• A PhD (foreign equivalent acceptable) in Agronomy, Soil Science, Environmental Sciences/Engineering, Nutrient Management, Water Quality, or any related field is required.
• Strong oral and verbal communication skills.
• Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system.
• Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated leadership in interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience and success working with stakeholders to successfully accomplish shared goals.
• Demonstrated experience publishing in extension and/or peer reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Visiting each site routinely to collect all soil and tissue samples.
• Being present for logistical meetings prior to, during, and after each farm demonstration.
• Coordinating with other collaborators, including UF/IFAS County Extension faculty and Regional Specialized Agents.
• Summarizing data analyses for written reports including quarterly reports to the funding agency, EDIS documents, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Driving to potential field locations and stakeholder meetings.
• Presenting findings at stakeholder meetings.
• Conducting field work in hot, humid conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees