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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. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please callor the Florida Relay System at(TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF .
This is a 12month nontenureaccruing position that will be 100 research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station) available in the Department of Plant Pathology Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida. This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit. Viroids are subviral pathogens that cause economic losses in agriculture. Possessing a noncoding genome hostviroid interactions represent an excellent model to delineate the role of RNA structures in mediating diverse biological functions. Duties will include performing and publishing research supervising junior lab members and applying for research grants. The faculty member will seek contract and grant funding actively to support their program. Successful applicant should meet the following qualifications.
- Possessing doctoral degree in plant biologyrelated disciplines
- 2 or more years postdoctoral researcher experience
- 5 or more years research experience on viroid RNA structures and viroidhost interactions
- Published firstauthor research papers regarding viroid structure and host interaction in highprofile journal(s)
- Having excellent background knowledge in viroid biology as demonstrated by firstauthor review articles in highprofile journal(s)
- Have excellent communication skills for teamwork
The faculty member will participate actively in undergraduate education and graduate education by chairing graduate committees serving on graduate committees supervising thesis and dissertation research supervising undergraduate research and publishing the results with their graduate students.
Background Information:
The University of Florida is a LandGrant SeaGrant and SpaceGrant institution encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines with an enrollment of more than 56000 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 oncampus 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 4500 people which includes approximately 990 salaried faculty and 1400 permanent support personnel located in Gainesville and throughout the state. IFAS one of the nations 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 doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in Biological or Plant Sciences or a closely related discipline is required. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication interpersonal relationships and procurement of extramural funding. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the LandGrant system. Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values.
Postdoctoral experience is desirable.
For full consideration candidates should apply and submit materials by April 20 2025.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Employment Conditions
This position is available June 1 2025 and will be filled as soon thereafter as an acceptable applicant is available. Compensation is commensurate with the education experience and qualifications of the selected applicant.
Nominations
Nominations are welcome. Nominations need to include the complete name and address of the nominee. This information should be sent to:
Please refer to Requisition # 535274
Dr. Svetlana Folimonova
Chair Search and Screen Committee
University of Florida
Department of Plant Pathology
PO Box 110680
Gainesville FL 32611
Application Information
- Individuals wishing to apply should go online to Careers at UF and submit:
- Cover letter that states applicants interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact information (including email addresses) for three individuals willing to write letters of recommendation
- Unofficial transcripts
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 nondiscrimination with respect to race creed color religion age disability sex sexual orientation 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 yearround outdoor recreational activities and social opportunities.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please callor the Florida Relay System at(TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
Employment Type
Full Time
