University of Florida
Postdoctoral Associate: Soil Nutrients & Hydrology
University of Florida, Florida, New York, United States
Overview
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. This is a USDA grant-funded postdoctoral position based at the University of Florida - Everglades Research and Education Center (EREC) in Belle Glade, Florida. The candidate will coordinate and conduct a long-term field and watershed-scale hydrological and geospatial research network within the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) in South Florida. The project entails significant hydrologic modeling, with experience in SWAT desired. The position requires valid driver’s license and willingness to statewide travel.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and conduct a long-term field and watershed-scale hydrological and geospatial research network within the EAA (South Florida).
Implement primary methodologies including field monitoring using sensors (water level recorders, automated weather sensors, water quality sensors) and direct sampling (soil and water samples, auto-samplers, flow measurements, vegetation samples).
Coordinate logistics of field and laboratory data collection and various aspects of core lab functions (sensor design and troubleshooting, field safety, equipment ordering, lab safety, data quality control and management).
Engage in substantial hydrologic modeling, with emphasis on SWAT; contribute to methods development and team collaboration.
Maintain effective working relationships with students, other postdocs, industry and agency partners, and the public.
Support work-life balance and contribute to an inclusive environment across research, teaching, mentoring, and professional service.
Required Qualifications
A PhD (foreign equivalent acceptable) in the field of Soil Science, Agronomy, Agriculture and Biological Engineering or a related field is required.
Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system.
Candidates must have a commitment to UF core values.
Preferred Qualifications The project entails evaluating farming conservation practices as it relates to soil and water quality. Experience in the following areas would be preferred.
Soil health indexing
Hydrologic modeling
Geospatial tools
Application Process 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:
One-page cover letter describing your qualifications and interest
Curriculum vitae
Contact information, including email addresses, for professional references (minimum of 3, including one current or previous supervisor)
Additional Information 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 the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate and conduct a long-term field and watershed-scale hydrological and geospatial research network within the EAA (South Florida).
Implement primary methodologies including field monitoring using sensors (water level recorders, automated weather sensors, water quality sensors) and direct sampling (soil and water samples, auto-samplers, flow measurements, vegetation samples).
Coordinate logistics of field and laboratory data collection and various aspects of core lab functions (sensor design and troubleshooting, field safety, equipment ordering, lab safety, data quality control and management).
Engage in substantial hydrologic modeling, with emphasis on SWAT; contribute to methods development and team collaboration.
Maintain effective working relationships with students, other postdocs, industry and agency partners, and the public.
Support work-life balance and contribute to an inclusive environment across research, teaching, mentoring, and professional service.
Required Qualifications
A PhD (foreign equivalent acceptable) in the field of Soil Science, Agronomy, Agriculture and Biological Engineering or a related field is required.
Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system.
Candidates must have a commitment to UF core values.
Preferred Qualifications The project entails evaluating farming conservation practices as it relates to soil and water quality. Experience in the following areas would be preferred.
Soil health indexing
Hydrologic modeling
Geospatial tools
Application Process 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:
One-page cover letter describing your qualifications and interest
Curriculum vitae
Contact information, including email addresses, for professional references (minimum of 3, including one current or previous supervisor)
Additional Information 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 the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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.
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