60780000 – AG-RCREC-ONA

Postdoctoral Associate 

The University of Florida Institute of Agricultural Sciences Range Cattle Research and Education Center is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral position in pasture and rangeland weed management. The Pasture and Rangeland Weed Management program focuses on finding solutions to common and future problematic plant species in sub-tropical and tropical grazing systems.  Strategies to manage plant species include grazing management, crop rotation, mechanical treatment, chemical application, or an integration of these practices.

The main duties associated with this position include (but not limited to):

• Design and execution of field and greenhouse experiments.
• Field measurements including herbicide evaluations, plant measurements, and biomass collection.
• Assist with supervision and mentoring of graduate students, visiting scientists, and interns.
• Preparation of research and outreach articles and publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals is an important expectation.
• Contribute to securing extramural grant support.

$50,000 

• PhD degree in Weed Science, Agronomy, or related field.
• Experience in experimental design and analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience in writing proposals and acquiring research funding.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel, work under adverse field conditions, and hold a valid driver’s license.

• Previous experience with ARM, SigmaPlot and other statistical software, and spray equipment.
• Ability to drive and operate farm equipment.

To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter explaining your specific interest in joining the Pasture and Rangeland Weed Management Program, CV,  and names and contact information of three references to Dr. Brent Sellers at [email protected] . Competitive salary with full benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans, and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply.

The final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts 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 the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/ .

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). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.

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