*Assistant Professor in Modeling Cropping Systems*

This is a 9-month, tenure track faculty position (60% research 40% 
teaching) in the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department 
(ABE), Institute of Food and Sciences (IFAS), that will provide 
leadership in the development and application of the next generation of 
cropping system computer models.

The successful candidate is expected to build a nationally and 
internationally recognized research program supported by a strong 
graduate research group and extramural funding from state and federal 
agencies. The candidate is expected to develop and promote his/her 
research activity through leadership in professional societies, 
supported by a sustained publication activity in top scientific 
journals. The candidate will collaborate with other faculty and research 
partners, creating synergy both inside and outside of the University of 
Florida academic community. The candidate will participate in all 
activities of departmental academic life such as research groups, 
mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students, academic service, and 
committee activities; and the candidate will work closely with other 
faculty in IFAS, the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, UF 
Research Computing, UF Institutes (Informatics, Water, Florida Climate, 
Food Systems) and the new UF - NVDIA flagship collaboration in AI.

The teaching portion of this position will include development of a 
successful undergraduate and graduate education program that will 
introduce students to cutting-edge theories and applications in computer 
modeling and engineering of food and circular systems, and related 
analytical techniques toward measuring and assessing agricultural and 
environmental impacts and their co-dependency. The 40% FTE commitment 
will typically be fulfilled by teaching one undergraduate and one 
graduate course per year as assigned by the department chair; 
co-teaching courses (or perhaps sections of courses) related to 
sustainability, food systems, and cross-cutting topics; and serving as 
main advisor of graduate students maintained by the candidate’s research 
program. The candidate will also be expected to contribute to the 
Biological Systems Certificate that is offered in ABE.

Required qualifications include: Ph.D. (doctorate) or foreign equivalent 
in agricultural and biological engineering, electrical engineering, 
chemical engineering, or a closely related field; understanding and 
career interest related to computer modeling, with experience with 
cropping systems modeling and broader agricultural and biological 
systems engineering applications; possess strong ability in verbal and 
written communication skills; demonstrated experience through research 
and refereed publication track-record in the area of the development and 
application of cropping system models; possess strong programming skills 
for the development and advancement of dynamic computer models.

*Individuals wishing to apply should complete the online application 
**at****http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/521235* 
<http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/521235>

Review Date: For full consideration, candidates should apply and submit 
all required materials by August 1, 2022. This position is available 
*Fall 2022* and will be filled as soon as an acceptable applicant has 
been identified. Compensation is commensurate with the education, 
experience, and qualifications of the selected applicant.


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Gerrit Hoogenboom
Professor & Preeminent Scholar
Agricultural and Biological Engineering

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University of Florida
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