Postdoc Aso

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

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The Water Resources Research Group at the Tropical Research and Education Center, University of Florida, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate for a one-year position to support interdisciplinary research at the interface of data analytics, modeling, and agricultural/environmental systems. The position focuses on analyzing experimental and time series data, applying crop and hydrologic modeling tools to improve understanding of soil, water, and plant interactions, and developing data-driven decision support tools.

Position Duration: 12 months, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze complex experimental datasets, including time series data from field and sensor-based studies.
• Develop and apply advanced statistical methods and machine learning techniques using tools such as R and Python.
• Integrate and run process-based models (e.g., crop models, hydrologic models) to support experimental interpretation and scenario analysis.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to publish findings in high-impact journals and present at scientific conferences.

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

• Ph.D. (foreign equivalent acceptable) in Agricultural Engineering, Soil and Water Sciences, Agronomy, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong background in statistics, experimental data analysis, and time series analytics.
• Demonstrated experience in crop or hydrologic modeling (e.g., DSSAT, APEX, HYDRUS, APSIM, or similar tools).
• Proficiency in programming and data analytics using R, Python, or related software.
• Strong publication record and excellent scientific writing and communication skills.
• Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system.
• Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values. 

• Strong experience in applied statistics.
• Experience with large-scale or sensor-derived environmental datasets.
• Familiarity with decision-support tool development.

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:
• One-page cover letter describing your qualifications and interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information, including email addresses, for three professional references

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.