UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities for February 27, 2025
IFAS Human Resources has now created an opportunity for you to view, at a glance, newly posted IFAS TEAMS positions. Please click on the link for further details. These positions were vacant as of the date of this posting.
Requisition # 534914 Posting Closes 3/07/2025
60320000 – AG-FAM YOUTH / COMM SCI
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
This position manages and coordinates on-campus undergraduate academic advising for the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences. The position includes working with prospective and new undergraduate students, current undergraduate students, and administrative tasks including advising students regarding academic requirements, course selection, and policies and procedures; recruiting new students to the department; and managing administrative duties related to the curriculum.
Requisition # 535017 Posting Closes 3/12/2025
60140000 – AG-ENTOMOLOGY AND NEMATOLOGY
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
This position will serve as the first point of contact for the department and coordinate many routine services such as shipping, ordering office supplies, and space allocation. They will serve to coordinate visitor travel. In addition, this position will provide general support for the Entomology & Nematology distance education academic programs. Duties include serving as the primary point of contact for applicants, as a primary resource for admissions/registration policy and procedures, providing enrollment management services to undergraduate and graduate-level distance education online programs.
Requisition # 534559 Posting Closes 3/4/2025
60870000 – AG-MREC-APOPKA
Location: Orange
This position collaborates with the Center Director to plan, educational programs, and outreach activities. Provides management of the administrative outreach functions of the unit, which requires a broad range of skills. Contributes to establishing goals, policies, and procedures for the efficient, effective day-to-day task of the unit.
Requisition # 534942 Posting Closes 3/6/2025
60777000 – AG-LIVE OAK UNIT
Location: Suwanee
The Agricultural Assistant I will assist in implementing vital research and extension projects.
Assistant Director of Development, IFAS Extension
Requisition # 534975 Posting Closes 3/14/2025
60430000 – AG-UF DEVELOPMENT-SHARE
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Assistant Director of Development, UF/IFAS Extension Donor Engagement is responsible for a broad range of fundraising activities for the Institute of Food and Agricultural Science (IFAS) focused primarily on acquiring lead annual gifts and mid-range gifts to support UF/IFAS Extension programs. Reporting to the Director of Development & External Relations, the incumbent will develop and execute the unit’s fundraising program to fulfill the financial needs as identified by the Director and in alignment with the strategic initiatives of UF Advancement (UFA).
Requisition # 534070 Posting Closes 2/27/2025
60850000 – AG-FLREC-FT LAUDERDALE
Location: Broward
This Biological Scientist II at the Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center will support lab daily operations, conduct field and laboratory research related to the Landscape Ecologist’s funded projects and assist students’ thesis projects.
Requisition # 534892 Posting Closes 3/17/2025
60370000 – AG-CENTER-AQUA / INVAS PLNTS
Location: Alachua
Video production, photography, and graphic design for the UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants. This position will work independently and in collaboration with the Center’s communication team and subject matter experts. This team member will have the opportunity to learn about invasive plant management and research in Florida’s freshwater systems and natural areas. They will create science communication resources that support our mission for developing and disseminating strategies that address the impact of invasive plants.
Requisition # 534739 Posting Closes 3/6/2025
60040000 – AG-DEAN FOR RESEARCH
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Reporting to the UF/IFAS Dean for Research or designee, this position ensures consistent, professional internal and external communications about the research work of UF/IFAS. This includes writing, design, social media and website content to enhance understanding of faculty, staff, and student research activities and achievements.
Requisition # 534912 Posting Closes 3/5/2025
60310000 – AG-FAC PLANNING / OPERATIONS
Location: Hillsborough
Join Our Team as an Electrician with IFAS Facilities Planning & Operations!
We’re looking for a skilled Electrician to help maintain and support UF/IFAS-owned facilities across Balm, Lake Alfred, Apopka, and Wimauma, Florida. This role focuses on preventive and general electrical system maintenance, ensuring our buildings operate safely and efficiently. The primary work location is in Balm, where you’ll play a key role in keeping our facilities running smoothly.
Ready to power up your career? Apply today!
Requisition # 534105 Posting Closes 3/11/2025
60070000 – AG-AGRICUL / BIOLOGICAL ENG
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Engineering Technician I assists engineers and other members of the university community in routine engineering, architectural, or mechanical tasks. These activities include but are not limited to assisting in the preparation and layout of machinery/equipment or planning the flow of work. Assists in the fabrication or construction of parts, equipment, or structures by operating machinery, tools, and equipment. This position works under direct and frequent supervision, typically demonstrates a baseline working knowledge of routine tasks, follows standard principles and practices, and is responsible for complying with workplace safety policies and procedures.
Requisition # 534989 Posting Closes 3/24/2025
60850000 – AG-FLREC-FT LAUDERDALE
Location: Broward
Located in Davie, Fl, we are looking for a Human Resources Generalist for all aspects of HR.
This is a full-time position with excellent benefits.
Located in Davie, FL, the Ft. Lauderdale Research and Education Center is looking for a full time Human Resources Generalist I for all aspects of HR. This includes hiring, payroll, leave monitoring, and Immigration Processing. The benefits are excellent.
Requisition # 533203 Posting Closes 3/1/2025
60740000 – AG-EREC-BELLE GLADE
Location: Palm Beach
The Laboratory Technician I will support Dr. Hardev Sandhu in the collaborative sugarcane breeding program, a long-term collaboration among the University of Florida, USDA-ARS, and the Florida Sugar Cane League. The incumbent will be involved in reviewing new sugarcane genotypes, managing data, and contributing to other research projects as assigned. This is a TEAMS time-limited position, grant funded and stationed at the USDA-ARS Sugarcane Field Station in Canal Point, Florida.
Requisition # 532838 Posting Closes 2/27/2025
60820000 – AG-WFREC-JAY
Location: Santa Rosa
Will assist with natural resource conservation research and teaching programs at the West Florida Research and Education Center / UF, with locations in Milton and Jay Florida.
Requisition # 534904 Posting Closes 3/5/2025
60770000 – AG-NFREC-QUINCY
Location: Gadsden
We seek a highly organized and detail-oriented Research Coordinator to support the Researchers and Farm Operations Managers in managing and maintaining datasets related to Best Management Practices (BMPs) research. The successful candidate will serve as an intermediary between the Researchers and Farm Operations Managers, act as a liaison with the template design team, and ensure the completeness and quality of the datasets.
The incumbent will be required to work in a collaborative environment, be comfortable working in a team, and be an effective communicator.
Requisition # 534151 Posting Closes 3/3/2025
60470000 – AG-WILDLIFE ECOLOGY / CONSERV
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
The Southeast Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change Management Network (SE RISCC) seeks a motivated professional for the role of Networking Coordinator. This position plays a crucial role in managing and expanding SE RISCC’s network of researchers, landowners, policymakers, and other partners addressing the intersection of invasive species management and climate change in the Southeastern United States. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful research and practical management strategies for pressing conservation challenges. For more information about SE RISCC and its mission, please visit our website: https://southeastriscc.org/
The incumbent will facilitate communication, enhance coordination, and drive network initiatives by organizing workshops, fostering collaborations, mentoring early-career researchers, and supporting SE RISCC leadership meetings, research, and outreach activities. This role supports the SE RISCC leadership team and works closely with partners, including universities, government agencies, NGOs, and Indigenous groups. The position reports to Dr. Brett Scheffers in the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida.
Requisition # 534795 Posting Closes 3/2/2025
60100000 – AG-MICROBIOLOGY / CELL SCI
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
This position will organize and direct the activities of the Microbiology and Cell Science department teaching lab prep room. This includes maintaining various biological resources, supplies, and supervising personnel essential for the lab to function effectively and efficiently.
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