ABE student wins KK Barnes Competition at AIM!

 Congratulations to Juan Daniel Cornu Sanchez for winning 1st place in the KK Barnes Competition at AIM. 

The title of his research was "Establishing a Method for Investigating Microbial Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) Production from Anaerobic Digestion Biproducts and his advisor was Dr. Ana Martin Ryals.

Hydrologist Position - Deadline 7/20/21

There is a Vacancy Opportunity for an Hydrologist GS-1315-13 in the Office of Food Safety (OFS), Division of Produce Safety (DPS), Fresh Produce Branch (FPB) located in College Park, MD. The announcement closes on 7/20/2021, or sooner if/when 100 applications are received.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Performs analyses and evaluation of data samples and documented information gathered during inspections and investigations of fresh produce production.
• Prepares documents embodying policy and program proposals and decisions related to agricultural water issues and how they relate to the safety of fresh produce for human consumption.
• Participates in and provides guidance during the development of training for regulatory specialist and other professionals within FDA on matters related to the use of agricultural water.

See the link below for additional information.

DE: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/607215100

Oklahoma Water Resources Center - Positions Available

 The Oklahoma Water Resources Center has several open positions that will be headquartered in Stillwater, OK and serve as an integral part of a new collaborative research effort between the Oklahoma State University-OWRC, USDA-Agricultural Research Services (ARS) and the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).  This new joint effort, titled Dam Analysis Modernization of Tools, Applications, Guidance and Standardization (DAM-TAGS), will develop engineering tools, design guidance documents, and computational software and applications for monitoring, inspecting and rehabilitation of aging dams. 

• Data Manager https://okstate.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=8&id=9572
• Computer Modeler https://okstate.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=8&id=9575
• Science Coordinator/Technical Writer https://okstate.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=8&id=9573
• Computer Programmer https://okstate.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=8&id=9580
• GIS Specialist https://okstate.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=8&id=9603

1st year Grad Students - New Course

 

IPPD hiring course assistants for Fall 2021

 

Apply now: Women Lead: UF Institute for Early Career Scholars

The University of Florida’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and Office of Graduate Professional Development invite you to apply for the Women Lead: UF Institute for Early Career Scholars program.

Women Lead is a year-long leadership development program for graduate students and postdocs aspiring to leadership roles in any career sector. Early career women scholars will develop self and career sector awareness while building their networks through a series of interactive workshops, small team discussions moderated by accomplished women leaders, one-on-one mentoring, and career path research.

The program will run August 2021 through July 2022. All meetings will occur via Zoom.

Women Lead is open to doctoral/terminal masters graduate students and postdocs from any UF department. Participants will be selected on a competitive basis.

To learn more about this program and apply online, click this link: Women Lead: UF Institute for Early Career Scholars.

The deadline to apply is June 23, 2021. Questions? Email Dr. Talline Martins, Director of the UF Office of Graduate Professional Development, at tmartins@ufl.edu.

DELTA Symposium

Improving the diversity of our workforce is critical to Corteva’s success.  To cultivate a rich pipeline of diverse candidates for Corteva roles, we are pleased to announce the launch of the R&D Developing Emerging Leaders and Talent inAgriculture (DELTA) symposium, research grant and scholarship programs.  These programs invite under-represented minority undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs to share their interest and research as well as gain insights to careers in agricultural disciplines, sustainable and reliable food production, and Corteva.  Participants in the symposium will receive a technical overview of the company and a chance to share their own research, network, and develop soft skills that are essential to any industry career.  Research grants and scholarship funding for students are also available to selected students.