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University of Florida Post-Doctoral Associate in Broward, Florida
Post-Doctoral Associate
Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/674/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=534535&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 534535
Work type: Post Doc Associate
Location: Broward
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Agricultural Sciences
Department: 60850000 - AG-FLREC-FT LAUDERDALE
Classification Title:
Postdoc Aso
Job Description:
TheInstitute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (http://ifas.ufl.edu) 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 visitAccessibility at UF (https://hr.ufl.edu/manager-resources/recruitment-staffing/institutional-equity-diversity/ada-and-accessibility-services-for-uf-employees-and-job-applicants/) .
A Post-Doctoral Associate position is available at the University of Florida’s Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center located in Davie, Florida. The post-doc will conduct research under the joint mentorship and supervision of Drs. Mica McMillan (Environmental Horticulture Dept.) and Braham Dhillon (Plant Pathology Dept.), in collaboration with The Davey Tree Expert Company. The successful candidate should have a strong work ethic, excellent time and organizational skills, and be self-driven.
Projects will include but are not limited to‘Alternative Fertilizer Methods for Palm Nutrition’focused on developing fertilizers to enhance nutrient uptake and improve overall palm health. Specifically, this candidate will focus on novel injection applications and methods to determine palm responsiveness to these applications.
Concurrently, the post doc researcher will work in the field of‘Palm Tree Tomography’to address the gap in knowledge about the causes and risks associated with palm trunk failures. These projects center around examining the use of minimally invasive methods to detect structural damage in palms.
Specific duties:
Conduct field analyses using MiniRhizotron, RootSnap software and Remote Sensing Methods (RGB/Multispectral/LIDAR analyses).
Conduct laboratory analyses and maintain laboratory equipment including but not limited to: nutrient, root and leachate analyses
Use of leaf spectrometry to correlate nutritional deficiencies in palm tree species with laboratory analyses
Asses the utility of different tomography instruments to measure rot in the varied palm species grown across the landscape in Florida
Morphometric data from healthy and diseased palms will be correlated to data on structural integrity across temporal and spatial scales
The influence of different parameters like palm anatomy and physiology, environmental variables, and site related features on tomography will be examined
Collaborate with statistical experts and conduct statistical analysis using SAS
Produce manuscripts based on evidence-based data analyses
Travel to research sites may be required and a valid Florida Driver’s License is necessary
Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments and lift up to 50 lbs.
Other laboratory and field duties as determined by project needs
Appointment: Start date is Spring 2025. This is an industry funded position for 1 year and could be extended depending upon additional funding. The salary will be $58,656/year with benefits. Housing is not included in this funding.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
TheUniversity of Florida (http://www.ufl.edu/) 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. TheInstitute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (http://ifas.ufl.edu) includes theCollege of Agricultural and Life Sciences (http://cals.ufl.edu/) , theFlorida Agricultural Experiment Station (http://research.ifas.ufl.edu/) , theFlorida Cooperative Extension Service (https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/) , theCollege of Veterinary Medicine (http://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/) , theFlorida Sea Grant (http://www.flseagrant.org/) 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:
The successful candidate should have completed a PhD (foreign equivalent acceptable) in Agronomy, Plant Science, Horticulture, Forestry, or other related discipline. The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills and be a productive team member. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system. Candidates must also have a commitment toUF core values (https://www.ufl.edu/about/core-values/) .
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Application Information
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Individuals wishing to apply should go online toCareers at UF (https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/534535) and submit:
Cover letter, please identify how your experience might translate to the position and your career goals.
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 byNational Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) (http://www.naces.org/) .
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 visitAccessibility at UF (https://hr.ufl.edu/manager-resources/recruitment-staffing/institutional-equity-diversity/ada-and-accessibility-services-for-uf-employees-and-job-applicants/) .
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 16 Jan 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 16 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time