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Position	Department	Location
Professor and Chair – Department of Animal Sciences	60090000 - AG-ANIMAL SCIENCES	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences is dedicated to advancing teaching, research, and extension in livestock species including beef, dairy, poultry, swine, and equine, by integrating modern technologies with strong hands-on training. The department of ~37 faculty serves approximately 80 graduate students and 560 undergraduate students across its four major specialization tracks: Animal Biology, Equine, Food Animal, and Integrative Animal Sciences.
Assistant Professor of Invasive Wildlife Ecology	60850000 - AG-FLREC-FT LAUDERDALE	Broward
Duties will include development of a productive, interdisciplinary, extramurally funded research program in the field of invasive wildlife ecology with a focus on providing natural resource managers, private landowners, and other stakeholders with scientific information to contribute to development of effective data-driven control strategies for invasive wildlife that threaten ecosystem health and economic sustainability.
Assistant or Associate Professor – Forest Hydrologist	60460000 - AG-SCHL FOR, FISH, & GEOMATICS	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Duties will include research and teaching relating to forest hydrology. Research duties include developing a collaborative, internationally recognized, and externally funded research program. The program will focus on understanding and predicting forest management influences on water quality and quantity across scales including private and publicly owned forest lands in the southeastern US and beyond, with an emphasis on the interface between water resources (e.g., streams, wetlands, aquifers, springs) and land management decision-making.
Assistant/Associate Professor - Maternal and Child Public Health Nutrition	60090000 - AG-ANIMAL SCIENCES	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
We are seeking candidates who conduct research and integrative studies in global health and food and nutritional security, particularly for women and children, using nutrient-dense foods (animal-source foods, in combination with fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, etc.). Successful candidates for this position will use systems thinking and approaches, focus on population-level effects, and combine data acquisition and modeling. The position will consist of research and teaching.
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Community Health & Nutrition	60320000 - AG-FAM YOUTH - COMM SCI	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The successful candidate will collaborate across UF to develop an integrated research and Extension program that connects nutrition science with chronic disease prevention and community health improvement. Priority content areas for this faculty position include but are not limited to: Food as Medicine, Behavioral Nutrition, Food Security, and Geriatric Nutrition.
Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of Food Safety	33160000 - HP-ENVIRONMENTAL GLOBAL HLTH	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Department of Environmental and Global Health (EGH) at the University of Florida’s College of Public Health and Health Professions (PHHP) invites applications from qualified individuals to a tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level position where they will develop a collaborative and international research program on food safety epidemiology and risk assessment in global health settings.
Assistant Professor - Conservation Geneticist– Wildlife Ecology and Conservation	60470000 - AG-WILDLIFE ECOLOGY - CONSERV	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Our department recognizes the critical role of conservation genetics in informing applied ecological research and guiding natural resource management at state, regional, national, and international levels. Expertise in conservation genetics will strengthen our capacity to address pressing biodiversity challenges through integrative, data-driven approaches. This hire is expected to further cement our department as a national leader in wildlife ecology and conservation, and contribute to UF’s reputation as an outstanding institution for natural resources research and education. Our wildlife program encompasses both basic and applied research involving a wide breadth of organisms.
Center Director and Professor - Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory	60900000 - AG-FMEL-VERO BEACH	Indian River
The Director provides leadership and assistance to the faculty and staff at the center in developing and implementing research, extension, and academic programs and seeks Federal, State, and/or private funds to supplement the budget provided by the Florida Legislature. Other administrative responsibilities include the preparation of budgets, allocation of operating funds to all sections of the Center, evaluation of all FMEL faculty members in conjunction with department chairs, the initiation of tenure and promotion for FMEL faculty members in consultation with appropriate department chairs, and supervision of staff including farm operations, automotive services, custodial/janitorial/maintenance services, and the center’s media specialist. The Director is responsible for communicating all facility needs and maintenance requirements to the appropriate staff and administrators. Close interaction with industry representatives and governmental agencies is expected.
Assistant/Associate Professor of Tropical Fruit Crops	60790000 - AG-TREC-HOMESTEAD	Dade
The incumbent will assume leadership of a state-wide extension program to increase the knowledge and skills of extension agents and industry representatives (e.g., producers, packinghouses, etc.) in the area of tropical and subtropical fruit production. The primary responsibility will be developing an educational program in production of tropical fruit crops grown commercially in the state.
Assistant Professor of Agricultural Integrated Pest Management	60140000 - AG-ENTOMOLOGY AND NEMATOLOGY	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The successful candidate will develop a teaching program related to the integrated pest management of arthropods. The candidate will teach at least three courses annually, including two in Integrated Pest Management (such as Fundamentals of Plant-Pest Management and Insect Pest and Vector Management), and one additional course in the department’s core or their area of specialty. The successful candidate will develop an internationally recognized and extramurally funded research program related to IPM in agricultural systems. Research themes should broadly focus on IPM of arthropods, including areas such as biological control, cultural and mechanical practices, pesticide use, genetic techniques, and precision agriculture, among others.
Assistant/Associate Professor in Marine Bioscience	57130100 - WH-ADMINISTRATION	St. Johns
The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience is the University of Florida’s principal marine research center. The Whitney Laboratory is in an exciting phase of growth and invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level as part of a broader strategic investment in Technology Driven Discovery in Marine Bioscience. We seek a creative, collaborative scientist whose research harnesses or advances cutting-edge tools, including AI, data science, robotics, biophysics, computer vision, advanced imaging, multi-omics, chemical biology, and synthetic biology. We invite applications from innovators developing transformative technologies and scientists addressing foundational biological questions with cutting-edge approaches. We are looking for candidates who will take advantage of the Whitney Lab’s unique location and strengthen our programs in areas such as organismal biology, development, genomics, biophysics, bioengineering, chemistry, neuroscience, coastal ecology, and aquaculture. We are especially excited to invite applicants who can integrate and advance across these disciplines.
Assistant Professor of Specialty Crop and Ornamental Plant Breeding	60870000 - AG-MREC-APOPKA	Orange
The successful candidate will develop an extramurally funded, nationally-recognized research and extension program emphasizing breeding of specialty and ornamental crops. The program will use both traditional and advanced methods for improving quality traits, abiotic and biotic stress (disease/insect) resistance and improving aesthetic quality of crops through consumer-friendly precision breeding and/or other similar genetic techniques. The program will focus on developing specialty crops that can be grown in greenhouse or other types of protected culture.
Assistant Professor of Urban Horticulture	60870000 - AG-MREC-APOPKA	Orange
This position aims to develop a nationally recognized, extramurally funded research and teaching program in urban horticulture that will advance urban horticulture systems by working in collaboration with faculty, graduate students, government agencies, industry representatives, botanical gardens, and non-profit organizations in Florida. These systems aim to enhance food security and respond to the impacts of environmental, socioeconomic, and other challenges.

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Position	Department	Location
Professor and Chair – Department of Animal Sciences	60090000 - AG-ANIMAL SCIENCES	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences is dedicated to advancing teaching, research, and extension in livestock species including beef, dairy, poultry, swine, and equine, by integrating modern technologies with strong hands-on training. The department of ~37 faculty serves approximately 80 graduate students and 560 undergraduate students across its four major specialization tracks: Animal Biology, Equine, Food Animal, and Integrative Animal Sciences.
Assistant Professor of Invasive Wildlife Ecology	60850000 - AG-FLREC-FT LAUDERDALE	Broward
Duties will include development of a productive, interdisciplinary, extramurally funded research program in the field of invasive wildlife ecology with a focus on providing natural resource managers, private landowners, and other stakeholders with scientific information to contribute to development of effective data-driven control strategies for invasive wildlife that threaten ecosystem health and economic sustainability.
Assistant or Associate Professor – Forest Hydrologist	60460000 - AG-SCHL FOR, FISH, & GEOMATICS	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Duties will include research and teaching relating to forest hydrology. Research duties include developing a collaborative, internationally recognized, and externally funded research program. The program will focus on understanding and predicting forest management influences on water quality and quantity across scales including private and publicly owned forest lands in the southeastern US and beyond, with an emphasis on the interface between water resources (e.g., streams, wetlands, aquifers, springs) and land management decision-making.
Assistant/Associate Professor - Maternal and Child Public Health Nutrition	60090000 - AG-ANIMAL SCIENCES	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
We are seeking candidates who conduct research and integrative studies in global health and food and nutritional security, particularly for women and children, using nutrient-dense foods (animal-source foods, in combination with fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, etc.). Successful candidates for this position will use systems thinking and approaches, focus on population-level effects, and combine data acquisition and modeling. The position will consist of research and teaching.
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Community Health & Nutrition	60320000 - AG-FAM YOUTH - COMM SCI	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The successful candidate will collaborate across UF to develop an integrated research and Extension program that connects nutrition science with chronic disease prevention and community health improvement. Priority content areas for this faculty position include but are not limited to: Food as Medicine, Behavioral Nutrition, Food Security, and Geriatric Nutrition.
Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of Food Safety	33160000 - HP-ENVIRONMENTAL GLOBAL HLTH	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Department of Environmental and Global Health (EGH) at the University of Florida’s College of Public Health and Health Professions (PHHP) invites applications from qualified individuals to a tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level position where they will develop a collaborative and international research program on food safety epidemiology and risk assessment in global health settings.
Assistant Professor - Conservation Geneticist– Wildlife Ecology and Conservation	60470000 - AG-WILDLIFE ECOLOGY - CONSERV	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Our department recognizes the critical role of conservation genetics in informing applied ecological research and guiding natural resource management at state, regional, national, and international levels. Expertise in conservation genetics will strengthen our capacity to address pressing biodiversity challenges through integrative, data-driven approaches. This hire is expected to further cement our department as a national leader in wildlife ecology and conservation, and contribute to UF’s reputation as an outstanding institution for natural resources research and education. Our wildlife program encompasses both basic and applied research involving a wide breadth of organisms.
Center Director and Professor - Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory	60900000 - AG-FMEL-VERO BEACH	Indian River
The Director provides leadership and assistance to the faculty and staff at the center in developing and implementing research, extension, and academic programs and seeks Federal, State, and/or private funds to supplement the budget provided by the Florida Legislature. Other administrative responsibilities include the preparation of budgets, allocation of operating funds to all sections of the Center, evaluation of all FMEL faculty members in conjunction with department chairs, the initiation of tenure and promotion for FMEL faculty members in consultation with appropriate department chairs, and supervision of staff including farm operations, automotive services, custodial/janitorial/maintenance services, and the center’s media specialist. The Director is responsible for communicating all facility needs and maintenance requirements to the appropriate staff and administrators. Close interaction with industry representatives and governmental agencies is expected.
Assistant/Associate Professor of Tropical Fruit Crops	60790000 - AG-TREC-HOMESTEAD	Dade
The incumbent will assume leadership of a state-wide extension program to increase the knowledge and skills of extension agents and industry representatives (e.g., producers, packinghouses, etc.) in the area of tropical and subtropical fruit production. The primary responsibility will be developing an educational program in production of tropical fruit crops grown commercially in the state.
Assistant Professor of Agricultural Integrated Pest Management	60140000 - AG-ENTOMOLOGY AND NEMATOLOGY	Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The successful candidate will develop a teaching program related to the integrated pest management of arthropods. The candidate will teach at least three courses annually, including two in Integrated Pest Management (such as Fundamentals of Plant-Pest Management and Insect Pest and Vector Management), and one additional course in the department’s core or their area of specialty. The successful candidate will develop an internationally recognized and extramurally funded research program related to IPM in agricultural systems. Research themes should broadly focus on IPM of arthropods, including areas such as biological control, cultural and mechanical practices, pesticide use, genetic techniques, and precision agriculture, among others.
Assistant/Associate Professor in Marine Bioscience	57130100 - WH-ADMINISTRATION	St. Johns
The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience is the University of Florida’s principal marine research center. The Whitney Laboratory is in an exciting phase of growth and invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level as part of a broader strategic investment in Technology Driven Discovery in Marine Bioscience. We seek a creative, collaborative scientist whose research harnesses or advances cutting-edge tools, including AI, data science, robotics, biophysics, computer vision, advanced imaging, multi-omics, chemical biology, and synthetic biology. We invite applications from innovators developing transformative technologies and scientists addressing foundational biological questions with cutting-edge approaches. We are looking for candidates who will take advantage of the Whitney Lab’s unique location and strengthen our programs in areas such as organismal biology, development, genomics, biophysics, bioengineering, chemistry, neuroscience, coastal ecology, and aquaculture. We are especially excited to invite applicants who can integrate and advance across these disciplines.
Assistant Professor of Specialty Crop and Ornamental Plant Breeding	60870000 - AG-MREC-APOPKA	Orange
The successful candidate will develop an extramurally funded, nationally-recognized research and extension program emphasizing breeding of specialty and ornamental crops. The program will use both traditional and advanced methods for improving quality traits, abiotic and biotic stress (disease/insect) resistance and improving aesthetic quality of crops through consumer-friendly precision breeding and/or other similar genetic techniques. The program will focus on developing specialty crops that can be grown in greenhouse or other types of protected culture.
Assistant Professor of Urban Horticulture	60870000 - AG-MREC-APOPKA	Orange
This position aims to develop a nationally recognized, extramurally funded research and teaching program in urban horticulture that will advance urban horticulture systems by working in collaboration with faculty, graduate students, government agencies, industry representatives, botanical gardens, and non-profit organizations in Florida. These systems aim to enhance food security and respond to the impacts of environmental, socioeconomic, and other challenges.

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