Research Assistant Scientist (72146)
Company: Inside Higher Ed
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: April 4, 2021
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Job Description:
Research Assistant Scientist (72146)Location:Apopka, FLOpen
Date:Mar 25, 2021Description:The is committed to creating an
environment that affirms diversity across a variety of dimensions,
including ability, class, ethnicity/race, gender identity and
expression. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute
to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching,
mentoring, and professional service. We strongly encourage
historically underrepresented groups to apply.--If an accommodation
due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please
call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD)
or visit .--This is a 12-month non-tenure-accruing position that
will be 100% research, available in the Mid-Florida Research and
Education Center (MREC), Institute of Food and Agricultural
Sciences, at the University of Florida.-- The MREC seeks an
agricultural economist to work on areas including but not limited
to (1) the economic feasibility of horticultural production, (2)
horticultural consumer marketing, and (3) econometric analysis of
cross-section data, panel data and discrete choice analysis.
--Duties will include creating and conducting consumer and
producers surveys, and presenting research results at professional
and industry meetings. The successful candidate will publish in
national and international journals, and thus develop a nationally
recognized research program. The unique combination of
opportunities to conduct industry-relevant fundamental and applied
research and to interact closely with the ornamental plants
industry is the strength of UF IFAS MREC. This is a non-tenure
accruing position.-- However, the faculty member may participate
actively in graduate education by chairing graduate committees,
serving on graduate committees, supervising thesis and dissertation
research, and publishing the results with their graduate
students.-- The faculty member will seek contract and grant funding
actively to support their salary and program.Background
Information:The MREC, located in Apopka, Florida, is 15 miles
northwest of the Orlando metropolitan area and 30 miles from the
Orlando International Airport.-- MREC is 95 miles from the main UF
campus at Gainesville.-- This close proximity allows easy
participation in UF/IFAS administrative meetings and other main
campus activities.-- MREC is central to large concentrations of
Florida's diversified ornamental plant and landscape industries
producing nursery and indoor and foliage plants.-- In addition
there are nearby fruit and vegetable production operations and many
small, diversified farms. Center personnel include 14 faculty and
45 supporting staff, excluding part-time and grant-funded personnel
and students.-- Currently, the interdisciplinary MREC faculty has
members specializing in agricultural economics, entomology,
landscape ornamentals and indoor foliage plants, landscape ecology,
molecular biology, plant breeding, plant pathology, vegetable
culture, and viticulture.-- More information on the MREC, UF/IFAS,
and the region can be found at .--Qualifications:Required:An earned
Ph.D. (foreign equivalent acceptable) in agricultural economics or
a related field.-- The successful candidate will have experience in
one or more of the following: survey research, econometric analysis
of cross section and panel data, and discrete choice analysis.
Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written
communication, interpersonal relationships, and procurement of
extramural funding. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of
the Land-Grant system. Candidates must also have a commitment to
IFAS core values of excellence, diversity, global involvement, and
accountability.--Preferred:Postdoctoral experience is desirable.--
Experience with biometric data integration software platforms is a
plus.Application Instructions:For full consideration, candidates
should apply and submit additional materials by 25 April 2021.
--The position will remain open until a viable applicant pool is
determined.Nominations Nominations are welcome.-- Nominations need
to include the complete name and address of the nominee. This
information should be sent to:Please refer to Requisition #
72146Hayk KhachatryanChair, Search and Screen CommitteeUniversity
of FloridaFood and Resource Economics DepartmentMid-Florida
Research and Education Center2725 S. Binion Road, Apopka, FL
32703--Telephone: (407) 410-6951Electronic Mail: --Application
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