Research Assistant Scientist
Job title: Research Assistant Scientist in Gainesville, FL at University of Florida
Company: University of Florida
Job description: Classification Title:Res Ast Sctst
Classification Minimum Requirements:Highest degree possible in field; Evidence of pertinent experience for the position and qualities for the academic unit.
Job Description:The 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 call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit .This is a 12-month non-tenure-track position that will be 100% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station), available in the Horticultural Sciences Department, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, at the University of Florida. This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit.The selected candidate will join the Potato Management Lab, leading research efforts to address major challenges within Florida's vegetable production systems. The faculty member will establish a extramural funded research program focus on the integrating precision agriculture technologies to enhance productivity, sustainability and decision-making of vegetable production system. The key responsibilities are: 1) improve nutrient management, irrigation, subsurface drainage, and water table management by leveraging the latest technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), crop modeling, and data science applications; 2) develop remote sensing-based solutions by advancing crop growth models and machine learning techniques to reduce reliance on in-field soil and plant destructive sampling promoting long-term efficiency and sustainability, and 3) develop and deploy advanced web-based decision support tools for vegetable production systems by designing and implementing advanced, data-driven models to support growers, extension agents, and other stakeholders in adopting site-specific best management practices.The faculty member will collaborate with other faculties, postdocs, graduate and undergraduate students at various departments at UF. The faculty member will seek contract and grant funding actively to support their program.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.The is a unit within IFAS at the University of Florida and has a variety of teaching, research, and extension education programs with 34 faculty in Gainesville and 26 faculty at various Research and Education Centers throughout the state. The Horticultural Sciences Department is currently ranked top 9 in the center for world university rankings.
Expected Salary:Commensurate with Education and Experience
Required Qualifications:A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in agricultural and biological engineering or a closely related discipline is required. Candidate should have demonstrated ability to develop the crop model-guided artificial intelligence models for predicting components of agricultural systems, ability to analyze large datasets using Python, R, or other programming languages, and working knowledge of high-performance computational systems. 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 Land-Grant system. Candidates must also have a commitment to .
Preferred:
Health Assessment Required: NoAdvertised: 29 May 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
Expected salary:
Location: Gainesville, FL
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Company: University of Florida
Job description: Classification Title:Res Ast Sctst
Classification Minimum Requirements:Highest degree possible in field; Evidence of pertinent experience for the position and qualities for the academic unit.
Job Description:The 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 call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit .This is a 12-month non-tenure-track position that will be 100% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station), available in the Horticultural Sciences Department, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, at the University of Florida. This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit.The selected candidate will join the Potato Management Lab, leading research efforts to address major challenges within Florida's vegetable production systems. The faculty member will establish a extramural funded research program focus on the integrating precision agriculture technologies to enhance productivity, sustainability and decision-making of vegetable production system. The key responsibilities are: 1) improve nutrient management, irrigation, subsurface drainage, and water table management by leveraging the latest technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), crop modeling, and data science applications; 2) develop remote sensing-based solutions by advancing crop growth models and machine learning techniques to reduce reliance on in-field soil and plant destructive sampling promoting long-term efficiency and sustainability, and 3) develop and deploy advanced web-based decision support tools for vegetable production systems by designing and implementing advanced, data-driven models to support growers, extension agents, and other stakeholders in adopting site-specific best management practices.The faculty member will collaborate with other faculties, postdocs, graduate and undergraduate students at various departments at UF. The faculty member will seek contract and grant funding actively to support their program.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.The is a unit within IFAS at the University of Florida and has a variety of teaching, research, and extension education programs with 34 faculty in Gainesville and 26 faculty at various Research and Education Centers throughout the state. The Horticultural Sciences Department is currently ranked top 9 in the center for world university rankings.
Expected Salary:Commensurate with Education and Experience
Required Qualifications:A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in agricultural and biological engineering or a closely related discipline is required. Candidate should have demonstrated ability to develop the crop model-guided artificial intelligence models for predicting components of agricultural systems, ability to analyze large datasets using Python, R, or other programming languages, and working knowledge of high-performance computational systems. 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 Land-Grant system. Candidates must also have a commitment to .
Preferred:
- Postdoctoral experience
- Familiarity with crop physiology, soil nutrient and water dynamics, and plant breeding
- Working knowledge of crop-climate modeling e.g., DSSAT
- Advanced remote sensing and geospatial data analytical capabilities
- Experience implementing, training and evaluating deep learning architectures
- Experience with computer vision and AI-based object detection and segmentation models such as YOLO, SAM, etc.
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- Cover letter that states applicant's interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact information (including email addresses) for 3 individuals willing to write letters of recommendation
- Unofficial transcripts
Health Assessment Required: NoAdvertised: 29 May 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
Expected salary:
Location: Gainesville, FL
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