> POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
>
> Title:                                ASSISTANT EXTENSION SCIENTIST
>
> Location:                     AGRICULTURAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
> UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
> INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (IFAS)
> P.O. BOX 110570
> GAINESVILLE, FL  32611
>
> Salary:                       COMMENSURATE WITH QUALIFICATIONS AND
> EXPERIENCE
>
> Position Open To:     MARCH 15, 2003
>
> DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a 12-month non-tenure track position
> that will be 30% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station) and
> 70% extension (Florida Cooperative Extension Service available in the
> Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, Institute of Food and
> Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida.  This assignment may change
> in accordance with the needs of the unit.  This position will be
> responsible for implementing an extension/applied research program aimed
> at reducing climate and weather risks in agriculture and natural resource
> management in Florida and other Southeastern States.  He/she will conduct
> applied research on climate variability impacts on agricultural and
> natural resources in this region with an emphasis on development and
> implementation of decision aids that are to be used by extension agents,
> farmers, and natural resource managers to reduce risks associated with
> such variability.  This includes responsibilities for implementing
> climate/weather related decision aids on the Florida Automated Weather
> Network (FAWN) and linking with other web-based climate and weather
> information products and sites.  He/she will work with other Extension
> Specialists, natural resource managers, and researchers in carrying out
> these responsibilities.  In addition, the person in this position will
> coordinate information and activities among members of the SE Climate
> Consortium, which currently includes researchers in Florida and Georgia.
> He/she will be responsible for holding workshops and focus groups to
> determine priorities for decision aids and information products, for
> informing clientele of the products, and for training users.
> Implementation of the Affirmative Action program of the University of
> Florida is required.
>
> BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering,
> Agricultural Operations Management, Agronomy or a closely related field is
> required with training in weather/climate effects on agricultural systems
> and in the use of crop models.  Experience in development of web-based
> information systems is desirable.  Candidates should have demonstrated
> skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships,
> and an ability to work well with the public and with an interdisciplinary
> team of researchers.  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
>
> BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Agricultural and Biological Engineering
> Department has 32 faculty positions, 26 at the University location in
> Gainesville and 6 at Agricultural Research and Education Centers around
> the state.  The annual operating budget of the Department is between $5.5
> and 6.0 million.   The University of Florida is a Land-Grant institution
> with an enrollment in excess of 43,000 students on the Gainesville campus
> and a member of the Association of American Universities. IFAS includes 20
> academic units, 5 interdisciplinary centers, 14 research and educational
> centers throughout the state, and Cooperative Extension units in each of
> Florida's 67 counties and the Seminole Tribe. IFAS, one of the nations
> largest agricultural and natural resources research and education
> organizations, is administered by a Vice President and five deans: the
> Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the Dean for
> Extension, the Dean for Research, the Dean for the College of Veterinary
> Medicine and the Dean for the College of Natural Resources and
> Environment.
>
> HOW TO APPLY:  Applicants are asked to submit a resume of professional
> experience, official transcripts of all university work (transcripts must
> be sent directly from the institutions to the address below), list of
> publications and other information relative to the qualifications and a
> list of five references with addresses, telephone numbers, and email
> addresses.  Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2003, or until a
> suitable candidate is found.  Nominations of candidates are encouraged and
> should be received one month before the position closing date.  Women and
> minorities are encouraged to apply.
>
>
>                               RETURN INQUIRIES TO:
> James W. Jones,
> Chair, Search and Screen Committee
> University of Florida
> Agricultural & Biological Engineering
> P.O. Box 110570
> Gainesville, FL  32611-0570
> E-mail - [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
> Phone:           352/392-1864 ext 289
> FAX:      352/392-4092
>
>
> The University of Florida is an equal opportunity, equal access, and
> affirmative action employer.  The Government in the sunshine@ laws of
> Florida require that all documents relating to the search process,
> including letters of application/nomination and reference, except
> transcripts, be available for public inspection.  Persons with
> disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable
> accommodation.
>
>
>
> James W. Jones
> Distinguished Professor
> Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department
> University of Florida
> PO Box 110570
> Gainesville, FL  32611
>
> Tel:    (352) 392-1864 ext. 289
> Fax:   (352) 392-4092
>