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Postdoctoral Research Scholar - Southwest Florida Research and Education Center (SWFREC) 60910000 - AG-SWFREC-IMMOKALEE Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Natural Resource Economics Program at the University of Florida, Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, Immokalee, FL, is seeking a highly motivated, dedicated postdoctoral research associate to conduct innovative research in the areas at the nexus of agricultural production and natural resources. This position focuses on conducting problem-oriented and policy-relevant research, developing econometric models to understand the economic and behavioral incentives for using new farm management practices and technology adoption and their environmental implications.
Biological Scientist III 60732000 - AG-CREC-PLANT PATHOLOGY Polk
This full-time Sr. Biological Scientist position is located in the Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, Florida. This position is responsible for independently designing and conducting specialized, complex laboratory, growth chamber, greenhouse and field-plot studies on the mechanism of Huanglongbing (HLB) disease, with the eventual goal of generating HLB tolerant plants. This includes analyzing and interpreting experimental data and preparing research reports and manuscripts for publication.  This position is also responsible for managing day-to-day operations of the Laboratory, including overseeing maintenance of laboratory inventory, maintaining a suitable stock of clean laboratory supplies and a list of lab and greenhouse needs, addressing field and laboratory safety, maintaining equipment, and training/oversight of laboratory users.
OPS Greenhouse and Field Technician 60777000 - AG-LIVE OAK UNIT Suwannee
The North Florida Research and Education Center - Suwannee Valley is looking to hire two OPS Greenhouse and Field Technicians to assist with management of large and small plot research and demonstration field and greenhouse crop trials at the research farm in Live Oak and on cooperating farms in the Suwannee Valley region.
County Extension Director & Extension Agent II - IV 60351033 - AG-JEFFERSON Jefferson
University of Florida/IFAS Extension and Jefferson County seek to fill a permanent-status accruing, full-time Extension Agent position with a self-starting, energetic, team-oriented individual who will also serve as County Extension Director (CED; 25-35%). The educational responsibilities of the CED/Agent encompass strong leadership with respect to volunteer and youth development (65-75%).
Student Assistant - Lab Research Assistant 60230000 - AG-HORTICULTURAL SCIENCES Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Andrew Hanson Lab in the Department of Horticultural Sciences at University of Florida-IFAS in Gainesville is currently seeking a highly motivated individual with some background in the physical sciences for a paid, part-time position. This candidate will support lab functions in a supplementary role.
County Extension Director AND Extension Agent II - IV OR Program Agent II - IV - Natural Resources 60355006 - AG-BROWARD Broward
As the CED (about 75% of your time), you will provide leadership and support for administering and supervising the total extension program within Broward County, with an emphasis on integrating emerging technologies to enhance program delivery, data management, and the decision-making process. As the Natural Resources Agent (about 25% of your time), your role focuses on developing and implementing educational programs that integrate emerging technologies, such as data capture systems and dashboard reports, to improve data-driven decision-making and natural resource management.
Postdoctoral Research Scholar - Microbial Risk Assessment 60150000 - AG-FOOD SCIENCE / HUMAN NUTR Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Montazeri’s Food and Environmental Virology Laboratory, located in the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department at the University of Florida, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to contribute to a USDA-funded project aimed at reducing the burden of infectious diseases caused by foodborne viruses. This interdisciplinary project integrates food engineering, food virology, and quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA). Current research is focused on evaluating the thermal inactivation of human norovirus and its surrogates in oysters using various cooking techniques.
Postdoctoral Research Scholar 60190000 - AG-PLANT PATHOLOGY Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The University of Florida (UF) Plant Pathology Department is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to advance the understanding and sustainable management of bacterial and fungal plant pathogens and plant parasitic nematodes by the use of soil micropredators (Martins et al. 2022). This is a collaborative, interdisciplinary project funded by the USDA- Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative. The postdoc will work in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team from University of California-Davis, Penn State, The Connecticut Agricultural Experimental Station, and William Paterson University. The selected individual will be expected to design, coordinate, and conduct research projects, including but not limited to studies of plant microbiomes, advancing the detection and quantification of plant pathogens and plant-parasitic nematodes via qPCR, and developing sustainable management methods of plant disease.
Nutrition Educator - Pinellas (Hybrid) 60451000 - AG-FAMILY NUTRITION PROGRAM Pinellas
The UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program is seeking enthusiastic SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educators to deliver nutrition and health education to youth in Pinellas County communities. Our Educators receive on-the-job training and development. FNP offers meaningful work to be passionate about. Join us!
Nutrition Educator - Hillsborough County 60450000 - AG-EXPANDED NUTRITION PROGRAM 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 Assistant Scientist - Quantitative Genetics 60230000 - AG-HORTICULTURAL SCIENCES Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The faculty member will join the Sweet Corn and Potato Breeding and Genomics Lab, conducting quantitative genetics/ genomics research applied to plant breeding. The faculty member will lead genomic selection initiatives focusing on predictive modeling for optimal selection of parents, progeny, and hybrids and germplasm management. The faculty member will also influence the adoption and integration of genomic prediction methods within our breeding processes, continuously improving training sets and early-stage processes.
Assistant Professor of Geospatial Analytics in Geomatics 60460000 - AG-SCHL FOR, FISH, & GEOMATICS Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Research duties include developing a collaborative, internationally recognized and externally funded research program focused on Geospatial Analytics in Geomatics, including – but not limited to – advanced Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) techniques and scaleable application architectures and algorithms for geospatial data analysis and visualization. The faculty member’s research program is expected to develop and incorporate novel algorithms and frameworks, such as deep learning, parallel and distributed computing, AI-based spatial data storage and transfer technologies, and cloud-native geospatial solutions for feature extraction, real-time autonomous navigation systems, extended reality, predictive modeling, data fusion, digital twins, high-definition mapping, and pattern recognition applied to large multi-scale and multi-modal geospatial data. Instructional duties include teaching two courses.
Extension Agent I or II - Agriculture (Livestock) 60353005 - AG-BREVARD Brevard
The successful candidate will lead through designing, implementing, and evaluating livestock education programs to assist producers more effectively in interpreting and using current science and technology. In this role, specific emphasis is on cattle, small ruminants, poultry, and equine (about 55% of the agent’s time). About 40% of your time will be devoted to pesticide education, pasture, forage, and small farm management programs.
Post-Doctoral Scholar - Agricultural & Applied Economics, Environmental Economics 60060000 - AG-FOOD / RESOURCES ECONOMICS Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to join a large interdisciplinary research project funded by USDA-NIFA, focusing on land use modeling and valuation of ecosystem services. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Weizhe Weng in the Food and Resource Economics Department at the University of Florida, in collaboration with researchers from USDA-ARS, the University of Georgia, Auburn University, Clemson University, and other academic, NGO, and industry partners.
Assistant Professor of Informal Entomology Education 60140000 - AG-ENTOMOLOGY AND NEMATOLOGY Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The UF Entomology and Nematology education program is the largest of its kind in the country and comprises in person and online degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as numerous public-facing outreach programs dedicated to hands-on learning about insects and nematodes. This position is intended to elevate the caliber of departmental outreach programming through evidence-based program development and assessment of outcomes. The successful candidate will direct the UF Entomology and Nematology Outreach Program, which includes a living “bug zoo,” an extensive array of educational materials, and which provides outreach training and experience for graduate and undergraduate students.
Extension Agent I or II - Family and Consumer Sciences - Housing and Financial Management 60353049 - AG-OSCEOLA Osceola
The successful candidate will lead through designing, implementing, and evaluating community-based education programs that improve financial literacy and help individuals, families, and communities improve their economic well-being (95%). Educational programs may be targeted to help individuals and families obtain skills to own or rent a home, prevent foreclosure, maintain their home, or take a long-term view of their financial futures. At least 5% of the candidate's time will be devoted to 4-H Youth Development.
Student Greenhouse and Field Technician 60080000 - AG-AGRONOMY Marion
The Crop Biotechnology lab at University of Florida, headed by Fredy Altpeter is seeking candidates who are efficient in multi-tasking and time management, work well with others, pay attention to detail, are experienced with greenhouse and/or field research, have a desire to learn new skills. The candidates will carry out research in management of plant growth facilities and/or field experiments. The position requires working 40 hours per week, which includes some weekends. We are looking for individuals with exceptional performance skills, such as: self-motivation, attention to detail, honesty, dependability, adaptability, must be able to lift 50lbs. These openings are within the OPS employment category at the University of Florida and details on the type of employment and benefits can be found here http://hr.ufl.edu/working-at-uf/new-employees/temporary-employment-ops/ Examples of specific tasks: transfer of tissue culture derived plants to soil, monitoring of irrigation, fertilization and temperature control in greenhouses, plant propagation, pasteurization of soil, devitalization of plants by autoclaving, monitoring of pests and diseases in the greenhouse and field, planting or harvesting plots or greenhouse trails, processing samples and recording data, collecting and handling samples from greenhouse or field grown plants, ordering of supplies, monitoring compliance with biosafety regulations. The research program focuses on designing feedstocks for biofuels and bioproducts using the “plants as factories” concept in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Research Center https://cabbi.bio/research/feedstocks-theme/
Extension Agent I or II - 4-H Youth Development 60351023 - AG-GULF Gulf
The Gulf County 4-H Agent and a team of volunteers and staff make a positive impact on the growth and development of youth in Gulf County helping shape future generations of leaders. The 4-H Youth Development Agent focuses on 1) volunteer development and 2) positive youth development through collaboration with 4-H volunteers, 4-H Extension colleagues, and Extension colleagues in the other Extension program areas.
Professor and Chair - Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE) Department 60070000 - AG-AGRICUL / BIOLOGICAL ENG Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The mission of the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department is to develop professionals, create and disseminate knowledge, and promote the application of engineering, science, and management principles to meet societal needs with respect to agricultural, biological and land and water resource systems. With more than 100 years since its founding, ABE is one of the top ranked departments in the nation (ranked third in graduate and seventh in undergraduate agricultural and biological engineering programs by US News & World Report in 2024). The Department has 44 faculty positions, 37 at the University location in Gainesville and 7 at UF/IFAS Research and Education Centers around the state.
Professor and Chair - Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Department (SWESD) 60210000 - AG-SOIL AND WATER SCIENCE Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The mission of the Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Department is to provide scientific leadership in research, graduate and undergraduate education, and extension/outreach for soil, water, and environmental sciences. By discovering new scientific knowledge and imparting that knowledge to fellow scientists, students, and citizens, the Department shall assist in the resolution of land and water resource issues related to agriculture and natural resources and environment in Florida, the nation, and the world. The SWESD has established itself as a leader in teaching, research, and extension/outreach programs in management and restoration of these resources.

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