Assistant Professor of Agronomy

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT # 0001-3313
REQUISITION # 494905
Title: Assistant Professor of Agronomy

Location: Tropical Research and Education Center University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Homestead, Florida

Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Review Date: For full consideration, candidates should apply and submit additional materials by December 15, 2015. The position will open until a viable applicant pool is determined.

Application Information

Individuals wishing to apply should go online to http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/494905 and submit:

o Application
o Cover letter that states applicant’s interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above
o Curriculum vitae
o Contact information (including email addresses) for 4 individuals willing to write letters of recommendation
o Unofficial transcripts

Final candidate will be required to provide 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 National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/ .

Three PhD Graduate Research Assistantships

Three PhD Graduate Research Assistantships
Choice of Agronomy or Soil and Water Science Major
Agroecology research specialization

Spring (Jan 1) or Summer A (May 1) 2016 Admission
Annual Salary $ 24,500 (FTE .50 ‐ 20 hours/week)
Assistantship includes tuition waiver and up to 3‐years’ commitment
PhD graduate research assistantships (03) available as early as Spring term 2016 (January 1) through a joint collaboration of the Agronomy and Soil and Water Science Departments. Agroecology is a diverse, interdisciplinary program with a core curriculum of crop, soil and water science courses that emphasize sustainability, resource management, valuation of ecosystem services, system productivity, and profitability. This project will focus on water scarcity management in diverse agroecosystems. The three available positions will cover water use in forage systems, plant‐soil‐water interactions, and crop physiological responses under water stress.

These three graduate research assistantships are supported by the USDA/NIFA – NNF program. Candidates must be citizens or nationals of the United States of America. Selected Graduate Assistants will be required to develop a study abroad program for six months, also funded by the project.

 Minimum Background:

∙ Meet UF Admissions criteria for admission without conditions
∙ MS degree in Agronomy, Soil Science, Water Sciences, or related field with GPA of 3.5
∙ Thesis degree or published refereed journal articles
∙ GRE Quantitative score 160
∙ US Citizen or Nationals (as required by the funding source.)

Preferred Experience:

∙ Agronomic research ∙ Field and laboratory equipment
∙ Refereed Journal Publications ∙ Bachelor of Science GPA 3.5 or higher
Expected outcomes include publication of the research in peer‐reviewed journals, presentation of research at local and national meetings, development of educational materials, and participation in extension and educational programs.
Interested applicants with questions about the position should send an email with CV to Dr. Jose Dubeux, dubeux@ufl.edu

Applicants with questions about the UF formal application process may contact: chight@ufl.edu.

Formal application with UF Admissions www.admissions.ufl.edu must be made on or before November 15 for a Spring 2016 or

Summer A admission decision. The UF Application has a few “optional” fields, and Agronomy applicants must include in those “optional” fields:
∙ Self‐report Bachelor’s upper‐division GPA ∙ “Statement of Purpose” essay
∙ Three email addresses of recommenders ∙ CV/resume

 Applicant searches will continue for Summer A admission if the positions are not filled for Spring term.

UF SMARTS Deadlines Approaching!

The UF chapter of the ACS POLY/PMSE student organization is pleased to announce the inaugural UF Soft Matter Applied Research and Technology Symposium, or UF SMARTS. This symposium was created with the intention for graduate students from related departments (e.g., chemistry, materials, and engineering) to showcase their own research to a diverse audience, as well as to learn more about other research similar to their own going on here at UF. The symposium will consist of approximately 20 student talks (12 minutes each) and a poster session. In addition, we will have keynote talks from the following UF faculty members:

Dr. Thomas Angelini (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering)

http://plaza.ufl.edu/t.e.angelini/index.html

Dr. Jennifer Andrew (Materials Science and Engineering)

http://andrewresearchgroup.com/

Dr. Brent Sumerlin (Chemistry)

http://www.chem.ufl.edu/~sumerlin/​

UF SMARTS will be held on Tuesday, December 1^st at the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom (Salon A) from 8:30a to 5:00p.

We encourage anyone who is interested to submit and abstract for an oral or poster presentation. This is a unique opportunity to show off your own work while also being exposed to research from other departments across campus of which you may not have been previously aware and registration is free!

Abstract Submission Dates:

Nov. 1^st for talks

Nov. 8^th for posters

http://goo.gl/forms/unWUIzR50l (Student registration)

Field and Fork Teaching Farm Listening Sessions

Wetlands Club Meeting

McKnight Doctoral Fellowships 2016-2017 APPLICATION (FALL 2016 ADMISSION)

All students seeking the MDF for the 2016-2017 admission’s cycle must use this online process in conjunction with the University of Florida’s graduate application process. The application is now available for completion at www.fefonline.org/mdfapply/.

Although additional information about the McKnight Doctoral Fellowship Program is available on our website, www.fefonline.org, feel free to refer prospective students to the FEF for more information. It is our mission to help students obtain funding to pursue their Ph.D’s.

Please make note of the following critical deadlines:

1. January 15, 2016 – MDF Application Deadline-Please notify all potential applicants.

2. February 1, 2016 – All MDF applicant files will be available online for departmental viewing.

3. March 1, 2016 - Notification of admission decisions are sent to FEF by the Office of Graduate Minority Programs OGMP- UF’s MDF liaison. Please note: This information is not to be submitted directly by the department. This information must be submitted to OGMP by February 26th to ensure timely submission of UF’s McKnight Doctoral Candidates.

To better understand the MDF Program, we encourage students’ attendance at the 2015 McKnight Doctoral Annual Fellows Meeting (AFM) on November 13 – 15, 2015 in Tampa, FL. The Annual Conference benefits both aspiring and matriculating graduate students. Conference and registration information is currently available on our website at http://www.fefonline.org/mdfafm.html.

If you have questions regarding this or any other McKnight matter, please contact me directly or your MDF liaison, Dr. Hathorn via email at thathorn@ufl.edu or phone, (352) 392-6444. We wish you and your university well in the upcoming academic year.

IBP Professional Webinar Series for Students

IBP is a non-profit funded by the NSF to connect students with STEM funding and opportunities.

Webinars are free and feature guest speakers from federal agencies and academia.  All webinars feature closed captioning for the hearing impaired.

Funding your Graduate Education

November 9^th at 3pm Eastern

http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/webinarregistration.aspx?eventID=EVE-20151109-01

Paid Summer Research for Undergraduates

December 9^th at 3pm Eastern

http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/webinarregistration.aspx?eventID=EVE-20151209-01

Paid Summer Research for Undergraduates

January 27^th at 3pm Eastern

http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/webinarregistration.aspx?eventID=EVE-20160127-01

Preparing and Applying for a Postdoc Position

February 24^th at 3pm Eastern

http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/webinarregistration.aspx?eventID=EVE-20160224-01

Spring 2016 Graduate Dissertation Completion Funding Opportunities

Supplemental Retention Scholarship - is designed for all UF doctoral students who are three or fewer semesters away from graduation, but are no longer eligible to receive a fellowship, assistantship, or other funding from their department or college. The scholarship provides up to 3 credit hours of tuition assistance. Recipients must be US citizens or permanent residents. Information and applications are available on our website at http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/prospective-students/funding/dissertation/supplemental-retention-scholarships/

Application deadline is November 9th, 2015

Dolores Auzenne Dissertation Award - this award is designed to assist underrepresented minority students in completing their dissertation work. The program provides competitively awarded stipends to Ph.D. candidates in selected majors in the humanities, arts and social sciences who are in the advanced writing stages of their dissertations at UF. Students who are appointed on a state-funded fellowship or assistantship are not eligible. The award provides up to $11,000 and up to 3 credit hours of tuition assistance. Information and applications are available on our website at http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/prospective-students/funding/dissertation/delores-auzenne-dissertation-award/

Application deadline is November 9th, 2015

Graduate School Dissertation - a competitively awarded program to provide final stage funding over an approximate 4-6 month period of time for UF Ph.D. candidates in selected majors in the humanities, arts and social sciences. This support will allow recipients the time and resources to focus exclusively on their dissertation through defense, final clearance by the Editorial Office, and graduation. The program is for candidates who have exhausted all other avenues of support. Information and applications are available on our website at: http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/prospective-students/funding/dissertation/graduate-school-dissertation-awards/

Application deadline is November 5th, 2015

If you have questions concerning these funding opportunities contact the Graduate School at ogmp@ufl.edu<mailto:ogmp@ufl.edu>.

Gator Global Initiative Conference 2015

 
The University of Florida Center for Leadership and Service is excited to announce the return of the fall semester Gator Global Initiative Conference!

Turning Passion Into Action
Gator Global Initiative conference
November 13-14th, 2015

Gator Global Initiative is a social justice conference designed to educate students and student organizations about social issues. Students will also have the opportunity to develop goals and projects to create change locally, nationally, and globally. At GGI, you will hear from speakers and experts in the fields of Human Rights, Environmental Sustainability, Peace Building & Conflict Resolution, Health Disparities. GGI also includes skill sessions to help you focus your passions, learn how to partner with Non-profits, and ultimately learn how to turn your ideas into reality.

This year's keynote speaker is Jacob Atem, a Ph.D. candidate in health services research and management and policy at the University of Florida. Atem is a former Lost Boy of Sudan. His TEDxUF is a wonderful introduction Atem and his work.

The cost of the conference is $25 (non-refundable) and must be paid when you submit your application. The conference registration fee provides for meals, materials, and a t-shirt. For more information, please visit the Gator Global Initiative web page. Please email Roshan Patel at RoshanP@leadershipandservice.ufl.edu if you have any questions.

 

UF VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR - November 3rd

New Ford Fellowship Programs for 2016

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is accepting applications for the 2016 Ford Foundation Fellowships Programs for Achieving Excellence in College and University Teaching. Full eligibility information and online applications are available on our website at: http://nationalacademies.org/ford

Eligibility Requirements:
U.S. citizens, nationals, permanent residents, or individuals granted deferred action status under the DACA program
Planning a career in teaching and research at the college or university level in a research-based filed of science, social science or humanities

Stipends and Allowances:
Predoctoral--$24,000 per year for three years
Dissertation--$25,000 for one year
Postdoctoral--$45,000 for one year

Awardees have expenses paid to attend one Conference of Ford Fellows.

Approximately 60 predoctoral, 30 dissertation, and 20 postdoctoral fellowships sponsored by the Ford Foundation and administered by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. Application Deadline Dates:
Predoctoral: November 20, 2015
Dissertation: November 13, 2015
Postdoctoral: November 13, 2015

For Further information please contact:

Fellowships Office, Keck 576
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine
500 Fifth Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202.334.2872
Fax: 202.334.3419

infofell@nas.edu

Grad Mentoring Costume Social 10/30

Graduate Student Positions OSU

The Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Department at Oklahoma State University (located in Stillwater, Oklahoma) has three (3) open Graduate Research Assistantship positions for qualified Master or PhD students to conduct applied research projects on different aspects of sustainable agricultural water management and irrigation engineering. The start date could be as early as Jan. 11, 2016 (Spring 2016 semester), but no later than May 18, 2016. Below please find more information about the projects.
Improving on-farm irrigation management using sensor-based technologies

The goal of this project is to study utilization of sensor-based technologies to improve irrigation decision making and management at farm scale. The types of sensors to be utilized cover a wide range, including but not limited to flow meters, rain gauges, soil water content sensors, and crop canopy temperature sensors.

Remote Sensing of Agricultural Water Use and Drought
This project attempts to better understand the dynamics and interrelationship between evapotranspiration and drought in agricultural systems using space- and air-borne remote sensing approaches. The graduate student will be involved in processing imagery and analyzing remotely-sensed and in-situ data.

A Closer Look at the Irrigation Component in Hydrological Models
The goal of this project is to improve the performance of hydrological models by modifying the way irrigation efficiency and irrigation water balance is currently represented in these models. The graduate student will be working in close collaboration with scientists at USDA-ARS on a range of monitoring and modeling tasks.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor degree in agricultural engineering or a closely related field, as well as the ability to participate in field projects in remote areas. Interested students may apply by sending their resume and a cover letter stating their interest and any previous experience to:

Dr. Saleh Taghvaeian
Assistant Professor
Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Department
Oklahoma State University
111 Agricultural Hall
Stillwater, OK 74078
(P): 405-744-8395
saleh.taghvaeian@okstate.edu

New database with all UF statistical courses!

Each department often provides their own statistical courses but students and faculty from other departments rarely know about these courses. Unfortunately, several of the stats courses listed in the registrar’s website are irregularly or never offered. This makes it difficult for students to find courses based on the registrar alone.

There is now a database of currently offered stats courses throughout UF that would be available online through a webpage, to be updated annually. Here is the link: https://ufstatscourses.shinyapps.io/shiny_tutorial/