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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Times New Roman, serif" size="3" class=""><b class="">PhD position in Sustainable nutrient management and soil health in vegetable systems at the University of Florida (Gainesville)</b></font></p>
<div class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class="">A Ph.D. graduate assistantship is available at the University of Florida to work on sustainable nutrient management and soil health in vegetable systems. The research
will focus on how to optimize nutrient management and promote soil health in vegetable production of Northern Florida, using legume cover crops, organic amendments and other management practices. The research will combine different experimental approaches
and focus on several indicators of crop productivity, nutrient cycling, and soil health, with a strong emphasis on carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus cycling. The exact scope of the research will be determined in collaboration with the successful candidate, based
on their qualifications and interests in addition to current projects in the lab (see examples of recently funded projects </span><a href="https://projects.sare.org/sare_project/LS20-334/" class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class="">here</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class=""> and </span><a href="https://cris.nifa.usda.gov/cgi-bin/starfinder/0?path=fastlink1.txt&id=anon&pass=&search=R=89283&format=WEBLINK" class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class="">here</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class="">).</span></div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;" class="">A strong background in biogeochemistry, soil science and/or plant sciences, with a MS degree in a related field, is preferable. Experience in conducting independent
research in a field and/or lab setting, including statistical analysis and publication of experimental results, is also desirable. The research will include field work conducted in hot and humid conditions during the Florida summer, and candidates should be
comfortable working in these conditions.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class="">A graduate assistantship is available to support this position for four years – stipend, tuition waiver, and health care coverage. The expected start date is
Fall 2021, at the University’s main campus in Gainesville (FL). </span><font face="Times New Roman, serif" size="3" class="">Complete application packets are due by January 4, 2021, but applicants are encouraged to contact </font><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class=""><a href="mailto:maltaislandryg@ufl.edu" class="">maltaislandryg@ufl.edu</a> by
Dec. 1</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16px;" class="">, 2020</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class=""> with a CV and a statement of research interest and experience prior to
applying formally.</span><font face="Times New Roman, serif" size="3" class=""> Instructions on how to apply to graduate school in the Soil and Water Sciences Department can be found at </font><a href="https://soils.ifas.ufl.edu/academics/graduate-studies/apply/" class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class="">https://soils.ifas.ufl.edu/academics/graduate-studies/apply/</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class="">.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class="">For questions, contact </span><a href="mailto:maltaislandryg@ufl.edu" class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class="">maltaislandryg@ufl.edu</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class="">.
For more information on the lab, visit </span><a href="https://soils.ifas.ufl.edu/sustainable-nutrient-management-systems/" class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class="">https://soils.ifas.ufl.edu/sustainable-nutrient-management-systems/</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;" class="">.</span></p>
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