Welcome to the ABE Career Board. Here you will be able to find information on upcoming career opportunities for ABE students. If you have information on a career opportunity that you would like displayed here, please e-mail klwhite@ufl.edu to have the position posted.
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Description:
The post-doc will have the opportunity to investigate the impact of long-term agroecological experiments on the soil (micro)biology by establishing and managing a soil (micro)biology platform to standardize and systematize soil biology measurements related to soil health. In addition to their own research, they will help in giving access to the analytical equipment and processes to both ULiège scientists and international collaborators through partnerships and training programs.
The post-doc will also assist in the submission of related international projects, including attending meetings, finding partners, and writing proposals.
The post-doc will be based in Gembloux, Belgium at the heart of the beautiful countryside of Wallonia.
The position can be either full or part-time position depending on the post-doc profile.
Appointment duration: 18 months, with the possibility of renewal.
Minimum Qualifications:
To apply, please send resume, cover letter, and a reference list of at least two people to decanat.gembloux@uliege.be. Please use the job reference as subject line. Applications close August 30, 2024, before midnight Belgian time.
Description:
The post-doc will have the opportunity to define the conceptual framework for integrating solar energy into agroecosystems. A specific focus will be put on the understanding of the energy capture and transfer within these systems, evaluating trade-offs at different trophic levels (e.g., plants vs. solar panels), and addressing energy flow dynamics across various scales. The research will involve a determination of farm energy needs, including machinery power, tractor types, and solar panels, the creation of models to study energy flows and food production at various scales under current and future Belgian climates, including the role of solar panel to mitigate micro-climatic stress on plants and animals, as well as on field and in silico experiments.
The post-doc will also assist in the submission of related international projects, including attending meetings, finding partners, and writing proposals.
The post-doc will be based in Gembloux, Belgium at the heart of the beautiful countryside of Wallonia.
The position can be either full or part-time position depending on the post-doc profile.
Appointment duration: 18 months, with the possibility of renewal.
Minimum Qualifications:
To apply, please send resume, cover letter, and a reference list of at least two people to decanat.gembloux@uliege.be. Please use the job reference as subject line. Applications close August 30, 2024, before midnight Belgian time.
Description:
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Poultry Production and Product Safety Research Unit in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is seeking a postdoctoral research associate for a two-year appointment. The position is a GS 11; salary is commensurate with experience, starting at $72,553, plus benefits. Citizenship restrictions apply.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. within the past four years is required. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Animal Science, Environmental Science, Poultry Science, Soil Science or a closely related field.
To apply, please send letter of interest, references, and CV to Dr. Philip Moore, USDA/ARS, Plant Sciences Room 115, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, 72701 or e-mail (Philip.moore@usda.gov). USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Description:
This position will join a team focused on improving chemical application technology in agriculture as well as the use of AI-powered technology to monitor, detect, identify, and manage pests and relevant crop characteristics. The desired individual will focus on the development of pertinent software for embedded computers used in farm equipment and training of AI models on GPU-accelerated servers. The overall objective is to develop targeted spray technology that applies pesticides only where needed, enhancing efficiency and reducing pesticide use. The project will be located at the University of Florida’s Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Wimauma, FL, and site for the new Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture (https://gcrec.ifas.ufl.edu/research-programs/center-for-artificial-intelligence/).
Minimum Qualifications:
For inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Dr. Arnold Schumann schumaw@ufl.edu.
Description:
The position is with the USDA-ARS Sugarcane Research Unit, located in Houma, LA. The incumbent will conduct field research studies involving greenhouse gas (GHG) production, soil nitrogen dynamics, and associated soil microbial ecology in Louisiana sugarcane cropping systems. The assignment is to collect GHG measurements in fields under conventional and newly developed cultural practices involving nitrogen fertilizer placement (coulter, single pass vs. double knife rig) and the use of bagasse-derived biochar applied in furrow at planting. Soil microbial ecology across the range of cultural practices will also be conducted using molecular, biological, and/or physiological techniques.
Minimum Qualifications: The position requires a Ph.D. in soil science or agronomy. Knowledge of gas chromatography with thermal conductivity, flame ionization, and electron capture detectors is required. Knowledge of soil microbial ecology measurements, including molecular techniques, fatty acid methyl esters, substrate utilization, enzymes, and microbial biomass carbon and nitrogen is desirable. Experience with soil carbon and nitrogen analysis, 15-N use, is a plus.
To apply, please contact Dr. Paul White at Paul.White@usda.gov.
Description:
This position will work primarily as a Grant Manager for federal and state funded projects geared toward reduction of nonpoint source (NPS) pollution throughout the state, primarily within Basin Management Action Plan areas. Typical projects selected for NPS grant funding include stormwater treatment, septic tank abandonment through connection to central sewer, and public education to prevent pollution.
This position will also assist with NPS education and outreach initiatives including the nonpoint publication tool (npspublications.com) and the green stormwater infrastructure website (gsi.floridadep.gov) and may include coordination with the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ program (FloridaFriendlyLandscaping.com).
Location:
Division of Water Restoration Assistance
Douglas Building
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Salary: $4,250 monthly; $51,000 annually
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
To apply, please submit your application via PeopleFirst.
NOTE: APPLICATIONS CLOSE JULY 10, 2024
Description:
The selected candidate would assist a team of ecosystem modeling scientists to perform process-based ecosystem models based research and develop decision support systems. The candidate would also assist in writing python/R programming scripts to optimize processing time, making the current decision support systems more efficient and reliable.
Responsibilities:
Location:
Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Temple, TX
Minimum Qualifications:
If interested, please submit your CV to arun.bawa@ag.tamu.edu.
Description:
The selected candidate would assist a team of ecosystem modeling scientists to perform process-based ecosystem models based research and develop decision support systems. The candidate would also assist in writing python/R programming scripts to optimize processing time, making the current decision support systems more efficient and reliable.
Responsibilities:
Location:
Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Temple, TX
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Knowledge/Skills:
If interested, please apply through TAMU Jobs.
Description:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Southwestern Cotton Ginning Research Laboratory (SWCGRL) in Las Cruces, New Mexico seeks an Interdisciplinary Research Agricultural /Mechanical /Electrical Engineer or Physical Scientist (GS-11/12/13/14 $72,553 - $158,860 per year plus benefits). The SWCGRL research mission is to develop technologies that make cotton ginning (& companion crop processing) faster, less damaging, more energy efficient, and more environmentally friendly to benefit U.S. agricultural and rural communities. The position will perform personal and team research to develop sensors and techniques for cotton ginning process measurement, control, and automation and to develop new cotton ginning equipment and processes to improve fiber quality, process efficiency, and environmental footprints. Other major duties include developing collaborations and interacting with other scientists and industry professionals, preparing manuscripts for journal articles, and reporting research results at technical conferences and industry meetings.
Location:
Las Cruces, NM
More Information and Application: USAJobs
Applications close for this position on July 22, 2024.
Description:
The Assistant Professor plans and conducts solutions oriented research to document and enhance the sustainability of livestock productions systems in the Texas Panhandle and southern High Plains. The Assistant Professor of Biological and Agricultural Engineering/Sustainable Livestock Systems has a 100% appointment with Texas A&M AgriLife Research-Amarillo/Bushland. This is a non-tenure track, 12-month appointment. Full academic appointment with the Texas A&M University (TAMU) Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering in College Station. Adjunct faculty appointment with the College of Engineering and/or the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences at West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX, is expected.
Responsibilities:
Plans and conducts solutions-oriented research to document and enhance the sustainability of livestock-production systems in the Texas Panhandle and southern High Plains. Works as a member of a multi-agency/multi-disciplinary faculty team that conducts laboratory and field research on airborne emissions (e. g., gaseous pollutants, greenhouse gases, particulate matter, bioaerosols), manure and wastewater management, and value-added processing of livestock production system co-products, with emphasis on ruminant livestock. Pursues external funding to support the research portfolio. Publishes research in high-impact, refereed journals. Maintains active membership in one or more professional societies. Presents research findings at conferences, workshops, and symposia. Hires and supervises technical support staff and mentors graduate and undergraduate students and post-doctoral research associates. Contributes to the social and cultural growth and enrichment of the agency, the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Amarillo, and the TAMU Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering (BAEN) through committee service and ad hoc working groups. Interacts closely with stakeholders, including agricultural producer associations. Collaborates effectively with faculty, staff, and students affiliated with the TAMU Center for Agricultural Air Quality Engineering and Science (CAAQES).
Location:
Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Amarillo, TX
Minimum Qualifications:
If interested, please apply through TAMU Jobs.
