Postdoctoral position: Industrial Hemp Production

A postdoctoral position is available to conduct research on agronomic management of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa) in the Florida panhandle. The research will include agronomic and horticultural management of industrial hemp for commercial production in the Florida panhandle. This is an applied,field- and greenhouse-based research program.

The research will be conducted at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) located in Quincy, Florida. Graduate student housing facilities, suitable for temporary housing, are conveniently available on the research station, though the incumbent is expected to find housing locally.

How to apply:
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Contact Dr. Josh Freeman at joshuafr@ufl.edu for
more information. For consideration, the following documents must be sent to Dr. Freeman as a single application package. Incomplete application packages will not be considered.

• CV
• Brief statement of interest explaining your career interests and qualifications
• TOEFL scores, if available
• Official or unofficial academic transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)
• Contact information for three references

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is appointed. This postdoc position is available as soon as September, 2018 but the start date is flexible. The position is renewable annually for at least two years with a salary of $47,476 plus benefits. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.