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The UF/IFAS Forage Team is hiring a versatile post-doc, interested in assisting with research and extension programs in general, and of leading two projects on integrated crop-livestock systems. There are three main components for this project: soils, focused on soil carbon and nitrate leaching; agronomic, to evaluate the productivity of each system; and socioeconomic, which is the major component of it, involving qualitative research. The candidate should have a background in agronomy or soils, preferred with practical experience in extension and agriculture, reliable, and that can operate independently. The candidate will need to be able to drive a truck with a trailer, operate soil sampling powered equipment, and be versatile to spend 3-4 days out of town per month on sampling activities. The candidate will be expected to participate and contribute to other activities with the Forage Team, assisting and mentoring students, taking the lead on data analysis and paper writing, and collaborating with colleagues to advance the research and extension projects we are involved in.

Timeframe of 2 years, but with potential for extending depending on engagement on grant writing. The post-doc will be housed in Gainesville, under the supervision of Dr. Marcelo Wallau. For more information, please reach out to us at forages@ifas.ufl.edu .

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 Agronomy, Animal Sciences or equivalent agricultural field; or in social sciences is required. The candidate should have a background in agronomy or soils, preferred with practical experience in extension and agriculture, reliable, and that can operate independently. The candidate will need to be able to drive a truck with a trailer, operate soil sampling powered equipment, and be versatile to spend 3-4 days out of town per month on sampling activities. 

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

• Individuals wishing to apply should go online to Careers at UF and submit:
• Cover letter that states applicant’s interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information (including email addresses) for 3 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.

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