12-month tenure-accruing position includes 70% extension (Florida Cooperative Extension Service) and 30% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station), available in the Soil and Water Sciences Dept., Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida. The incumbent is expected to develop a nationally-recognized extension and applied research program emphasizing development and delivery of soil and plant nutrient management technologies and recommendations for sustainable agronomic and horticultural crop production. Tenure will accrue in the Department of Soil and Water Sciences.
The incumbent in this position will: 1) develop a highly-visible statewide extension education program in soil fertility and nutrient management addressing critical nutrient management issues such as crop nutrient requirements, soil and tissue testing, nutrient sensors, and nutrient-related environmental concerns (including interdependence with water management); 2) use traditional and innovative outreach tools to educate county extension agents, agricultural producers, allied industry, and state and federal agencies about agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) and the 4Rs of nutrient stewardship; and 3) develop an externally-funded applied research program that includes technologies capable of enhancing current nutrient management strategies resulting in increased yields, enhanced crop uptake, greater nutrient use efficiency, and minimized nutrient loss at farm and watershed scales. The incumbent will use crop growth, nutrient uptake, and soil nutrient availability models as the basis to improve UF/IFAS fertilizer/soil amendment recommendations that provide sufficient crop nutrition and protect the environment. The incumbent is expected to coordinate statewide BMP and 4Rs education programs for UF/IFAS. For full consideration, candidates should apply and submit additional materials by November 16, 2018. The position will remain open until a viable applicant pool is determined. Full job posting: http://apply.interfolio.com/56022
