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<p class="MsoNormal"><b class="">Title:</b> Postdoctoral Research Associate<o:p class=""></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b class="">Location:</b> University of Florida, Soil and Water Sciences Department (Gainesville, FL)<o:p class=""></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b class="">Position description</b><o:p class=""></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A two-year postdoctoral position is available at the University of Florida (Gainesville, FL) to quantify the nitrogen cycling benefits of different cover crops in Florida organic vegetable production systems. This postdoctoral research
associate will be based in the Sustainable Nutrient Management Systems Lab and primarily advised by Dr. Maltais-Landry, although they will collaborate with scientists in the departments of Agronomy, Horticultural Sciences and Entomology & Nematology.<o:p class=""></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This position is linked to a USDA-OREI grant (see description at <a href="https://cris.nifa.usda.gov/cgi-bin/starfinder/0?path=fastlink1.txt&id=anon&pass=&search=R=89283&format=WEBLINK" class="">https://cris.nifa.usda.gov/cgi-bin/starfinder/0?path=fastlink1.txt&id=anon&pass=&search=R=89283&format=WEBLINK</a>),
with field research that will be primarily conducted at the UF Plant Science Research and Education Unit (Citra, FL). This work will mainly focus on nitrogen cycling in crops and soils, using <sup class="">15</sup>N to trace N from cover crops to subsequent
cash crops and soils, and microbial ecology to link changes in microbial activity and communities to N cycling. The effects of different cover crops on crop quality and nematode pressure will also be measured. The research associate will work in both field
and lab conditions, and they will have to analyze and interpret data from different focus areas. As such, experience and expertise are necessary in nutrient cycling (in both crops and soils), with a preference for candidates that have experience working with <sup class="">15</sup>N. <o:p class=""></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We expect the postdoctoral research associate to have the ability to work effectively in both field and lab settings and to play an important leadership role in an inter-disciplinary project. The research associate will also contribute
to research design, in addition to leading data analysis and writing activities. This project involves an extension component, and the research associate is expected to help organize and participate in these events. <o:p class=""></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <b class="">Responsibilities:</b><o:p class=""></o:p></p>
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·<span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;" class=""> </span>Contribute to experimental design<o:p class=""></o:p></p>
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·<span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;" class=""> </span>Implement experiments and collect samples, in a hot and humid environment<o:p class=""></o:p></p>
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·<span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;" class=""> </span>Process experimental samples, including in the laboratory<o:p class=""></o:p></p>
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·<span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;" class=""> </span>Analyze and interpret data using appropriate statistical methods <o:p class=""></o:p></p>
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·<span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;" class=""> </span>Review relevant literature<o:p class=""></o:p></p>
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·<span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;" class=""> </span>Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals<o:p class=""></o:p></p>
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·<span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;" class=""> </span>Work and coordinate with other members of the research team, from undergraduate interns to other professors that are co-PI on the grant<o:p class=""></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <b class="">Minimum qualifications:</b><o:p class=""></o:p></p>
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·<span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;" class=""> </span>PhD in soil science, agricultural sciences (e.g., Agronomy, Horticulture) or related fields of Biology (e.g., ecology, biogeochemistry)<o:p class=""></o:p></p>
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·<span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;" class=""> </span>Expertise in nutrient cycling in crops and soils<o:p class=""></o:p></p>
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·<span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;" class=""> </span>Experience and ease working with R to analyze and visualize data<o:p class=""></o:p></p>
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·<span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;" class=""> </span>Effective scientific writing and publication in English<o:p class=""></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b class="">Preferred qualifications</b>: Experience working with <sup class="">15</sup>N and/or horticultural crops, proficiency with R to conduct statistical analyses and plot figures, experience with grant and manuscript writing<o:p class=""></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b class="">Advertised salary: </b>$50,000 plus benefits<o:p class=""></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b class="">Start date: </b>Between April 1, 2021 and May 31, 2021<b class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b class="">Interested? </b>Submit a one-page cover letter detailing your interests and experience, a CV, and a list of three references (with contact information) by Feb. 7, 2021 to Gabriel Maltais-Landry (<a href="mailto:maltaislandryg@ufl.edu" class="">maltaislandryg@ufl.edu</a>).<o:p class=""></o:p></p>
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