Postdoc Aso

The appointee shall have received the doctorate in a field appropriate to the assigned duties and responsibilities.

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This is a USDA grant-funded two-year postdoctoral position that will be based at the UF Everglades Research and Education Center (EREC), in Belle Glade, Florida. The candidate will work closely with a team of graduate students, lab manager, and collaborative farm managers on topics related to soil health and carbon sequestration. Research related to regenerative farming practices such as cover crops and use of soil amendments to improve soil health and carbon sequestration will be investigated. Periodic assessment of soil, water, and plant tissue samples using EPA standard procedures will be followed.

The candidate will be expected to travel, collect soil, water, and plant tissue samples, follow lab protocols for measuring nutrients and soil health properties, data acquisition and ultimately publish the results in scientific journals. The candidate will also be expected to mentor graduate and undergraduate students and expected to present her/his research at national and state meetings. Prior experience in the field of soil health, and regenerative farming is a plus, including wet chemistry, and working with specialized instrumentation such as ICP-OES, discrete analyzer, dry combustion C/N analyzer, and spectral instrumentation.

The University of Florida is a Land-Grant, Sea-Grant, and Space-Grant institution, encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines, with an enrollment of more than 56,000 students.  UF is a member of The Association of American Universities.  The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences includes the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Florida Sea Grant program, and encompasses 16 on-campus academic departments and schools, 12 Research and Educational Centers (REC) located throughout the state, 6 Research sites/demonstration units administered by RECs or academic departments, and Florida Cooperative Extension Service offices in all 67 counties (counties operate and maintain). The School of Natural Resources and Environment is an interdisciplinary unit housed in IFAS and managed by several colleges on campus.  UF/IFAS employs nearly 4,500 people, which includes approximately 990 salaried faculty and 1,400 permanent support personnel located in Gainesville and throughout the state. IFAS, one of the nation’s largest agricultural and natural resources research and education organizations, is administered by a Vice President and four deans: the Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the Dean for Extension and Director of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, the Dean for Research and Director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, and the Dean for the College of Veterinary Medicine.  UF/IFAS also engages in cooperative work with Florida A&M University in Tallahassee.

Commensurate with Education and Experience

A PhD (foreign equivalent acceptable) in the field of Soil Science, Agronomy, Agriculture and Biological Engineering or a related field is required. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system. Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values. 

The project entails working with agronomic practices that improve soil health and stabilizes the soil carbon pool. Experience in the following areas would be preferred.

• soil health indexing
• mineral associated organic matter (MAOM)
• data-driven machine learning models and simulation modeling

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

• Individuals wishing to apply should go online to Careers at UF and submit:
• Cover letter stating the applicant’s interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information, including email addresses, for three individuals willing to write letters of recommendation

Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible.  Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University and greater Gainesville community enjoy a variety of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.