Job no: 532672
Work type: Post Doc Associate
Location: Collier
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Agricultural Sciences
Department: 60910000 – AG-SWFREC-IMMOKALEE
| Classification Title: | Postdoc Aso |
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| Job Description: | The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. 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 .Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE) Department and Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, University of Florida (UF), seeks a post-doctoral associate for hydrologic and nutrient transport modeling in vadose zone. The post-doc will develop and use hydrologic model(s) and contribute to developing a decision support system (DSS) for multi-disciplinary projects on developing and evaluating water and nutrient best management practices (BMPs) under different groundwater environments. The post-doc will help collect and use the soil, water, and plant data from multiple sites to develop models for predicting subsurface water and nutrient transport in well-drained and poorly-drained soils in agricultural fields. The project takes a systems approach and involves conducting experiments on high-value fresh market crops under different nutrient inputs, irrigation and drainage, hydrologic, and weather conditions. The post-doc will work with a team of post-docs, students, and faculty to integrate water and nutrient loss predictions with plant, soil, water, and economic data to develop a DSS for nutrient and water management. The project team includes faculty drawn from engineering, hydrology, statistics, economics, plant, soil, and ecosystem sciences. Responsibilities include analyzing irrigation, soil, plant, hydrologic, topographic, and weather data, developing hydrologic model(s), integrating model predictions with field data, preparing reports, manuscripts, and proposals, and presenting at conferences and stakeholder meetings.The position is available immediately with initial appointment for one year and is likely to be renewable depending on funding and performance.Background Information: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. |
| Expected Salary: | Commensurate with Education and Experience |
| Minimum Requirements: | Applicants must have Ph.D. (foreign equivalent acceptable) in agricultural/biological/civil/environmental engineering or related physical sciences. Applicants are expected to have strong background in hydrologic modeling and nutrient transport processes. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system. Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values. |
| Preferred Qualifications: | Prior experience with subsurface hydrologic models (e.g. HYDRUS) is preferred. Background in irrigation management and machine learning models is a plus. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | 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:Curriculum vitaeContact information (including email addresses) for 3 individuals willing to write letters of recommendationSelected 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 is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. 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. |
| Health Assessment Required: | No |
Advertised:09 Aug 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:31 Aug 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
