Biological Scientist III

Biological Scientist III

The University of Florida, in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Biological Scientist III w/in the Department of Agronomy at the UF Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences ("IFAS") w/ duties & responsibilities to incl---but not be limited to: dvlpg, organizing, & conducting plant stress & mortality lab experiments, incl on the physiological phenotyping platform, "plant array,"; dsgng, building, & maintaining ecophysiology lab eqpmt, incl microcontroller systems & sensors; ensuring experimental execution, incl reviewing data quality, conducting analysis, & interpreting results; assisting in preparation of grant proposals; collaborating w/ researchers & other professionals to conduct appropriate analyses, analyze problems, determine strategies, or recommend solutions pertaining to research needs; & coordinating, organizing, & prioritizing lab activities. Position may work out of 2 separate locations in Gainesville, FL. Position reqs a Ph.D. deg in Biology or a closely related field & 2 yrs of relevant work exp in conducting lab experiments or other relevant research involving Plant Ecophysiology; a Master's deg in Biology or a closely related field & 5 yrs of relevant work exp in conducting lab experiments or other relevant research involving Plant Ecophysiology; or a Bach's deg in Biology or a closely related field & 7 yrs of relevant work exp in conducting lab experiments or other relevant research involving Plant Ecophysiology. For more information about the position, including instructions on how to apply, please visit us on-line at https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/530918/biological-scientist-iii and reference Job No 530918. UF is a member of the State University System of Florida & an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/out regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.