[ES_JOBS_NET] Job: Biological Scientist in Pedology and Nutrient Management at the University of Florida (Gainesville)

[Maltais-Landry,Gabriel]

Position: Biological Scientist II in the Environmental Pedology and Sustainable Nutrient Management Systems Labs at the University of Florida - Gainesville

Job No. 514921

Work type: Staff Full-Time

Description: This position works in a team-based interdisciplinary setting to conduct environmental research including the establishment of experimental trials, the collection of samples (soil, water, and vegetation), the characterization of samples, and the summary/analysis of data.  This position is also responsible for managing day-to-day research operations including addressing field and laboratory safety, procuring and maintaining equipment, and training/oversight of laboratory users.

Specific job duties
1.     Laboratory Management
• Develop, modify, and implement training programs that allow students and collaborators to utilize laboratory equipment and space safely and in compliance with UF policies and regulations.
• Manage and coordinate access to laboratory equipment and space to promote timely completion of research projects.
• Monitor the condition of scientific equipment (laboratory and field) and develop/implement maintenance protocols that ensure accuracy and quality of experimental data.
• Manage invoices (incoming and outgoing) related to supply purchases, vendors of scientific equipment, and contract-based laboratory analyses.
• Communicate with and oversee laboratory users to maintain clean and orderly laboratory conditions.


2.     Laboratory Duties
• Evaluate and perform wet and dry procedures to prepare environmental samples for chemical, physical, and/or biological characterization.
• Quantify analyte concentrations using standard reference curves and appropriate quality control protocols.
• Assist in the optimization and testing of existing methods and procedures as needed to meet specific project goals.


3.     Research Activities
• Assist in the experimental design of field, greenhouse, and laboratory trials.
• Develop, modify, and implement efficient means to catalogue experimental data, experimental metadata, and environmental samples.
• Conduct statistical and graphical summary of data.
• Assist and contribute to the preparation of scientific presentations, scientific publications, technical reports, and progress reports for research sponsors.


4.     Field Work
• Coordinate with supervisors and students to travel to and from research sites located throughout the southeastern US, in potentially harsh conditions (i.e., hot and humid climate).
• Assist in the evaluation, modification, and implementation of standard methods to collect soil, water, and plant samples.

Advertised salary: $41,000.00 annually; commensurate with experience

Minimum requirements: Doctoral degree in biology, soil science or a closely related field; or a master's degree in biology, soil science or a closely related field and one year of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in biology, soil science or a closely related field and three years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Preferred qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants that:
• Have experience with any of the following analytical techniques: total C and N by dry combustion, particle size by laser diffraction, elemental concentrations by UV/vis spectrophotometers (including microplate readers), elemental concentrations by x-ray fluorescence, soil enzyme analyses, soil incubations;
• Have trained and worked alongside students in field and laboratory settings;
• Have successfully grown plants for research purposes in field and/or greenhouse conditions;
• Have digitally compiled, managed and analyzed (with basic statistical tests) large data sets;
• Are willing and able to work outside for long periods of time in humid, hot, and wet environments.

Applicants must apply through the UF website, by Nov. 4, 2020, at https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/514921/biological-scientist-ii

Questions? Contact:
Gabriel Maltais-Landry – maltaislandryg at ufl.edu<mailto:maltaislandryg at ufl.edu>
Allan Bacon – allan.bacon at ufl.edu<mailto:allan.bacon at ufl.edu>
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