Thursday, July 23, 2020
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Post Doc Position - IRREC
Post-doctoral associate for research project “Evaluation of Potential HLB Tolerant Grapefruit Rootstock/Scion Combinations in the Indian River District of Florida”
The UF/IFAS IRREC Ferrarezi Citrus Hort Lab is seeking a self-driven individual with a very strong background in variety performance evaluations. The position offers an opportunity to work with a grower-driven, replicated field variety trial in 20+ sites across different counties in Florida. The ideal candidate should have experience working with experimental design, data collection, analysis, and interaction with growers in large-scale field trials. The position requires expertise in citrus horticulture. The candidate will be on applying horticultural approaches to determine grapefruit scion and rootstock performance in the Indian River District to identify potential tolerance against citrus greening.
The objective of the project is to plant large-scale field trials of some of the most promising experimental grapefruit scion/rootstock combinations that may have more tolerance to HLB and monitor them over the next years. For this proposed project, a total of seven scions and six rootstocks (42 combinations) will be evaluated on 20+ representative 2-acre block trials located within the Indian River District and other growing regions. Data collected will include:
Tree growth measurements (trunk diameter, tree height, and tree width).
HLB incidence, Canopy thickness and Canopy color using rating scales.
Sampling for CLas testing by PCR.
Tree appearance will be documented photographically.
Once trees are mature (which is probably not going to happen in the first three years), fruit yield and quality data will be collected each season.
Full records of all caretaking (nutrition/pesticides etc.) and soil types.
Job Requirements:
PhD in Horticulture, Agronomy or any related field required
Driver’s License
Preferred Qualification:
- Knowledge of variety trials and ability to design experiments to test relevant research hypothesis
- Ability to operate lab and field instruments, and to conduct field studies in multiple locations
- Analytical skills to identify problems and create solutions independently with minimal instruction or supervision
- Strong communication skills (listening, written, and verbal)
- Good Leadership, supervisory, and organizational skills
- Ability to demonstrate a cooperative attitude while working with a diverse student, faculty, and staff population
- A flexible individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment that can effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Monday, July 6, 2020
PhD Opportunity - Nanomaterials
Dr. Andreia Faria’s research group seeks a Ph.D. student to study the bioactivity of nanomaterials and their application as antimicrobial coatings using. Such antimicrobial coatings can be applied in many fields, such as medicine, food industry, and engineering systems, to prevent bacterial attachment and biofilm formation. Dr. Faria’s lab is located at the Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences at the University of Florida in Gainesville. The candidate must demonstrate interest or have previous experience working with nanomaterials. Background, theoretical or practical, in microbiology is preferred but not mandatory. The candidate must be available to begin activities in Spring or Fall, 2021.
By joining Dr. Faria’s research group, the student will benefit from a well-established and competitive graduate program in Environmental Engineering in the US. In addition, the student will have access to a vibrant and young research environment, where the candidate will have many opportunities to collaborate and learn new methods and techniques. On the personal side, Gainesville is a diverse city with many international communities, good restaurants, and excellent outdoor activities.
Requirements:
By joining Dr. Faria’s research group, the student will benefit from a well-established and competitive graduate program in Environmental Engineering in the US. In addition, the student will have access to a vibrant and young research environment, where the candidate will have many opportunities to collaborate and learn new methods and techniques. On the personal side, Gainesville is a diverse city with many international communities, good restaurants, and excellent outdoor activities.
Requirements:
- Hold a bachelor or MSc. Degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, agricultural sciences, material engineering or material science, biology, or related sciences.
- Be or hold American citizenship.
- Two letters of recommendation
- Be available to start activities in Spring or Fall 2021.
Thursday, June 25, 2020
US Presidential Management Fellows Program webinars
The U.S. Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) program is a
highly selective, two-year fellowship and leadership development program that
recruits recent and soon-to-be graduates with advanced degrees. It is the
Federal Government’s flagship leadership development program — an excellent way
for students with management potential and public service motivation to start a
career in the Federal Government and develop into tomorrow’s leaders.
During
the month of September 2020, the PMF Program will host an informational webinar
every Tuesday for potential applicants of the upcoming PMF Class of 2021.
The
PMF Class of 2021 application is scheduled to open at noon (Eastern Time) on
Wednesday, September 30, 2020and close at noon (Eastern Time) on Wednesday,
October 14, 2020.
The
informational webinars will provide a general overview of the PMF Program,
details about the 2021 application cycle, and, if time permits, allow for any
questions. Please note that several of the webinars have a specific focus
related to strategic recruitment goals, but all will cover the basics of the
program, the 2021 application cycle, and are open to all majors. The webinars
will not
be recorded or published.
The
five Tuesday informational webinars scheduled are:
- Tuesday,
September 1, 2020, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern Time)
- This
session is open to all disciplines.
- Register in
advance here: https://pmf2021september1.eventbrite.com
- Tuesday,
September 8, 2020, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern Time)
- This
session is open to all disciplines, and will have a specific focus on
Scientific, Technical, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
- Register in
advance here: https://pmf2021september8.eventbrite.com
- Tuesday, September
15, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern Time)
- This session is
open to all disciplines, and will have a special focus on Public Health.
- Register in advance here: https://pmf2021september15.eventbrite.com
- Tuesday,
September 22, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern Time)
- This
session is open to all disciplines, and will have a specific focus on
diversity and inclusion.
- Register in
advance here: https://pmf2021september22.eventbrite.com
- Tuesday, September 29, 2020, from 2 p.m. to 4
p.m. (Eastern Time)
- This session, a day before the 2021 application
opens, will serve as an open forum for questions. It will be open to all
disciplines, but will not include a presentation.
- Register in
advance here: https://pmf2021september29.eventbrite.com
Upon
registering, PMF will send a confirmation email prior to the scheduled event.
The confirmation email will include additional details for the webinar link and
audio instructions.
If you have questions about the webinars or how
to connect with a PMF
Ambassador, please email pmfapplication@opm.gov.
Friday, June 5, 2020
A message from the Dean
Dear HWCOE Community,
Along with you, I mourn the tragic loss of the life of George Floyd that occurred in Minneapolis. While this particular horrific murder was captured by video, it is not an isolated event. I have lived in this country for my entire life. Sixty-two years of time after time after time seeing people of color treated as less than full and equal citizens, as less than human. Each publicly acknowledged episode of brutality bringing a cycle of outrage, of pain, of promises to do better. And each time we go back to our homes and jobs and families, and nothing really changes. And then the cycle begins again. After years of seeing the same suffering I must confess that at times I despair that we will ever escape this horrible replay.
In spite of the temptation to give in to despair, we must sustain hope for something better. I am lifted up by Dr. King's observation that "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." Every positive step we take to break this cycle bends the arc toward justice a little bit more. Rather than accept that change is not possible, we must, finally, refuse to accept the unacceptable.
In 1981, there was only one African American faculty member in Stanford’s college of engineering, and he was my PhD advisor. I saw the many ways, some subtle and some not so, that he was treated differently. He and I often talked about the hope that someday things would change, and people of color and women would be represented and welcome in our profession. Since that time, I have been told repeatedly that engineering and computer science simply cannot be diverse because there aren't enough women and people of color interested in the field to really make an impact. To my greatest delight and admiration, our efforts are proving them wrong. Though we still have a very long way to go, I do believe that we have made progress in bringing more diversity to our community. In fact, our college is becoming an example to others that progress can be made. For all of my colleagues who have brought us to this point, you have earned my greatest respect.
Even though we are becoming a more diverse community, we still have much work to do in creating a more inclusive environment. We must chip away at the barrier of exclusion and contribute to the creation of a community where everyone, regardless of color, ethnicity, religion or gender identity, can be represented and achieve to their highest potential. As a community, we must begin by reaffirming our values and respect for human rights and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). It is through our IDEA values and respect for the human rights of all people that we can make a positive difference. The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering values a diverse and inclusive community. It is integral to success in every area of our college. As a community, we are committed to individual and group empowerment, inclusion, and the elimination of discrimination.
Our commitment must be strategic and long term. Such commitment benefits everyone and requires everyone. We are putting words into action by empowering diversity and inclusion liaisons in each department to facilitate IDEA discussions with faculty, staff, and students. The liaisons meet monthly on the HWCOE IDEA committee led by two Associate Deans, Dr. Taylor and Dr. Nishida, who serve as Campus Diversity Liaisons representatives on the University CDL team led by UF’s Chief Diversity Officer. I encourage each of you to reach out to your department IDEA liaisons to share ideas and to be heard about how to increase inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.
Around the country we are seeing expressions of frustration, fear and anger about injustice and inequity in our society. We must listen to them even though the message may be shocking or painful. Real change starts with real listening. It is tempting to lose hope in the possibility for progress, but I have seen the progress that many of you have already fostered in our college. Together we CAN bend the moral arc toward justice.
With hope,
Cammy
Along with you, I mourn the tragic loss of the life of George Floyd that occurred in Minneapolis. While this particular horrific murder was captured by video, it is not an isolated event. I have lived in this country for my entire life. Sixty-two years of time after time after time seeing people of color treated as less than full and equal citizens, as less than human. Each publicly acknowledged episode of brutality bringing a cycle of outrage, of pain, of promises to do better. And each time we go back to our homes and jobs and families, and nothing really changes. And then the cycle begins again. After years of seeing the same suffering I must confess that at times I despair that we will ever escape this horrible replay.
In spite of the temptation to give in to despair, we must sustain hope for something better. I am lifted up by Dr. King's observation that "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." Every positive step we take to break this cycle bends the arc toward justice a little bit more. Rather than accept that change is not possible, we must, finally, refuse to accept the unacceptable.
In 1981, there was only one African American faculty member in Stanford’s college of engineering, and he was my PhD advisor. I saw the many ways, some subtle and some not so, that he was treated differently. He and I often talked about the hope that someday things would change, and people of color and women would be represented and welcome in our profession. Since that time, I have been told repeatedly that engineering and computer science simply cannot be diverse because there aren't enough women and people of color interested in the field to really make an impact. To my greatest delight and admiration, our efforts are proving them wrong. Though we still have a very long way to go, I do believe that we have made progress in bringing more diversity to our community. In fact, our college is becoming an example to others that progress can be made. For all of my colleagues who have brought us to this point, you have earned my greatest respect.
Even though we are becoming a more diverse community, we still have much work to do in creating a more inclusive environment. We must chip away at the barrier of exclusion and contribute to the creation of a community where everyone, regardless of color, ethnicity, religion or gender identity, can be represented and achieve to their highest potential. As a community, we must begin by reaffirming our values and respect for human rights and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). It is through our IDEA values and respect for the human rights of all people that we can make a positive difference. The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering values a diverse and inclusive community. It is integral to success in every area of our college. As a community, we are committed to individual and group empowerment, inclusion, and the elimination of discrimination.
Our commitment must be strategic and long term. Such commitment benefits everyone and requires everyone. We are putting words into action by empowering diversity and inclusion liaisons in each department to facilitate IDEA discussions with faculty, staff, and students. The liaisons meet monthly on the HWCOE IDEA committee led by two Associate Deans, Dr. Taylor and Dr. Nishida, who serve as Campus Diversity Liaisons representatives on the University CDL team led by UF’s Chief Diversity Officer. I encourage each of you to reach out to your department IDEA liaisons to share ideas and to be heard about how to increase inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.
Around the country we are seeing expressions of frustration, fear and anger about injustice and inequity in our society. We must listen to them even though the message may be shocking or painful. Real change starts with real listening. It is tempting to lose hope in the possibility for progress, but I have seen the progress that many of you have already fostered in our college. Together we CAN bend the moral arc toward justice.
With hope,
Cammy
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