Post-Doctoral Associate- Treatment Technologies for Phosphorus Mitigation

Postdoc Aso

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The University of Florida (UF) Soil, Water, & Nutrient Management Laboratory is looking to hire a Post-doctoral Associate who will provide overall leadership and direction in the field of Responsible Design, Development, and Deployment of Technologies (ReDDDoT) within the state of Florida. The Post-doctoral Associate will be part of a two-year NSF funded planning grant that will evaluate Treatment Technologies for Phosphorus Mitigation (T2PM) in South Florida and beyond. The incumbent will assist in the overall project coordination, including leading lab-based sorption studies, organizing stakeholder engagement activities, reporting, and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students. Responsibilities will include – (i) identify stakeholders and their needs for P mitigation; (ii) identifying promising technologies and share key findings with stakeholders; (iii) lead lab-based sorption studies to evaluate P sorbing products; (iv) engage with stakeholders to evaluate and identify the most promising technologies. The incumbent will be based out of the UF/IFAS Soil, Water, & Ecosystem Sciences Department, located at the Everglades Research & Education Center in Belle Glade, Florida. The applicant will also be part of a larger NSF-funded Science & Technologies for Phosphorus Sustainability (STEPS) center assisting with ongoing research activities related to fate and transport of P from agricultural ecosystems. This will include formulating study hypotheses, analyzing results, writing reports and manuscripts, identifying and applying for grant proposals, being a leader in the lab helping direct graduate students, interns and visiting scientists. The incumbent will be expected to drive to potential field locations and stakeholder meetings and conduct independent field work in hot humid conditions. The incumbent will assist with conducting stakeholder surveys and assessing responses, and coordinate organizing a multi-day stakeholder workshop.

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 degree (foreign equivalent acceptable) in Agricultural & Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences/Engineering, Material Sciences/Engineering, or any related field is required. The successful candidate must be able to obtain/maintain a valid US driver's license. Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values .

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:
• Cover letter with a brief statement of interest,
• Curriculum vitae containing links to relevant publications
• 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

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.