Postdoctoral Research Scholar - Southwest Florida Research and Education Center SWFREC
Postdoctoral Research Scholar - Southwest Florida Research and Education Center SWFREC
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Postdoc Aso
The appointee shall have received the doctorate in a field appropriate to the assigned duties and responsibilities.
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 .
The Natural Resource Economics Program at the University of Florida Southwest Florida Research and Education Center Immokalee FL is seeking a highly motivated dedicated postdoctoral research associate to conduct innovative research in the areas at the nexus of agricultural production and natural resources. This position focuses on conducting problemoriented and policyrelevant research developing econometric models to understand the economic and behavioral incentives for using new farm management practices and technology adoption and their environmental implications.
The position is fulltime for 1 year with the potential for renewal based on satisfactory performance and funding. The anticipated start date is July 1 2025.
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
Applicants must have a Ph.D. (foreign equivalent acceptable) in agricultural economics environmental and resource economics operations research or related fields and an outstanding ability to perform thoughtful critical quantitative must have or be able to obtain a Florida drivers license upon must be supportive of the mission of the LandGrant system. 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 stating the 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 transcript(s)
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 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 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
