Job Description

Classification Title:
Postdoctoral Associate
Classification Minimum Requirements:
The appointee shall have received the doctorate in a field appropriate to the assigned duties and responsibilities.
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The welcomes applicants who can contribute to our environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. 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 .
The Extension Agronomy team at North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) is looking for a highly motivated candidate for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate position. This position focuses on the use of precision agricultural techniques to improve nitrogen use efficiency for high N demanding crops such as corn, sweet corn, cotton to name a few. The selected candidate will be housed at NFREC-Quincy. The selected candidate will work closely with University of Florida -IFAS-NFREC farm crew, growers, extension agents, regional specialized agents, and research specialists to establish on-farm trials in Suwanee Valley region of Florida (FL). The selected candidate will be expected to develop excellent relations with FL stakeholders for the success of this project.
Duties will include:

• Establish on-farm trials to compare and demonstrate impact of different fertilizer application methods on high N demanding crops in Suwannee Valley region in FL.
• Field mapping of selected on-farm sites using Veris MSP3 to investigate soil Electrical Conductivity (EC) zone-based effects of different methods.
• Collect regular soil and plant tissue samples from selected farms during growing season.
• Collect deep core soil samples, if required, using a Geoprobe to track fate of soil applied fertilizers.
• Analyze and present data at scientific conferences and extension meetings.
• A significant travel to the farm sites will be required during the growing season to assist with data collection and management of the trials.
• Write quarterly and annual progress reports for funding agency
• Assist graduate students with scientific writing and statistical analysis
• Assist PI in grant writing and extension activities

Background Information
The 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 includes the , the , the , the , the 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.
Expected Salary:
Commensurate with Education and Experience
Required Qualifications:

• A PhD (foreign equivalent acceptable) in Agronomy, Soil Science, Crop Science, Crop Physiology or a related field with experience in nutrient and water management with emphasis in precision agriculture is required.
• A valid Driver's License
• This position will require long hours outdoors, in hot conditions, and lifting heavy material up to 60lbs.
• Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system.
• Candidates must also have a commitment to

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Preferred:

• Experience in use of field mapping, smart fertilizers, and use of different fertilizer application methods such as broadcasting, fertigation, and banding.
• An exceptional track record of peer-reviewed scientific journal articles.
• A sound knowledge of field plot techniques and statistical analysis.
• A track record of Extension activities, on-farm trials, and Extension publications.

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

• Individuals wishing to apply should go online to

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• Curriculum vitae

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 .
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, 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 .
Health Assessment Required: No
Advertised: 05 Nov 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 19 Nov 2025 Eastern Standard Time

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