Research Assistant Scientist

About the role

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an inclusive environment that values diversity and community. If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD).

Responsibilities

• Research related to a tomato project and assistance with the citrus project EPA and FDA regulations.
• Field sampling, extractions, and analysis of samples from a multi-year tomato project.
• Preparing documents for EPA submission and assessment for possible commercial citrus lines as well as label approval from the FDA.
• Contributing to the management of lab personnel.
• Participating in grant writing as a PI or co-PI on grant proposals serving as lead PI.

Requirements

• A minimum of a doctorate (or foreign equivalent) in the life sciences, plant science, or other closely related disciplines.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication and publication/dissemination of scholarly work in the field.
• Demonstrated experience in a research setting with analysis, visualization, and interpretation of large datasets, preferably of sensitive data types such as student information or patient data.
• A commitment to the mission of the Land-Grant system and UF core values.

Qualifications

• A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable).
• Supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system.
• A commitment to UF core values.

Preferred

• Postdoctoral experience is desirable.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Commensurate with Education and Experience.

Schedule

Not specified.

Application Information

• To apply, go online to Careers at UF and submit:
• A cover letter that states your interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above.
• Your curriculum vitae.
• Contact information (including email addresses) for three individuals willing to write letters of recommendation.
• Unofficial transcripts.
• A research statement with a maximum of 1,500 words.
• A teaching statement with a maximum of 1,000 words.

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US.

Health Assessment Required

No.