Postdoctoral Associate

**JOB NO**:
537491

**WORK TYPE**:
Post Doc Associate

**LOCATION**:
Collier

**CATEGORIES**:
Biology/Life Science, Agricultural Sciences

**DEPARTMENT**:
60910000 - AG-SWFREC-IMMOKALEE

**CLASSIFICATION TITLE**:
Postdoctoral Associate

**CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**:
The appointee shall have received the doctorate in a field appropriate to the assigned duties and responsibilities.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
The Natural Resource Economics Program at the University of Florida, Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, Immokalee, FL, is seeking a highly motivated, dedicated postdoctoral research associate to conduct innovative research in the areas at the nexus of agricultural production and natural resources. This position focuses on conducting problem-oriented and policy-relevant research, developing econometric models to understand the economic and behavioral incentives for using new farm management practices and technology adoption, and their environmental implications.

The position is full-time for 1 year with the potential for renewal based on satisfactory performance and funding. The postdoc is expected to start by January 2026.

**Background Information**

The University of Florida is a Land-Grant, Sea-Grant, and Space-Grant institution, encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines, with an enrollment of more than 56,000 students. UF is a member of The Association of American Universities. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences includes the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Florida Sea Grant program, and encompasses 16 on-campus academic departments and schools, 12 Research and Educational Centers (REC) located throughout the state, 6 Research sites/demonstration units administered by RECs or academic departments, and Florida Cooperative Extension Service offices in all 67 counties (counties operate and maintain). The School of Natural Resources and Environment is an interdisciplinary unit housed in IFAS and managed by several colleges on campus. UF/IFAS employs nearly 4,500 people, which includes approximately 990 salaried faculty and 1,400 permanent support personnel located in Gainesville and throughout the state. IFAS, one of the nation’s largest agricultural and natural resources research and education organizations, is administered by a Vice President and four deans: the Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the Dean for Extension and Director of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, the Dean for Research and Director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, and the Dean for the College of Veterinary Medicine. UF/IFAS also engages in cooperative work with Florida A&M University in Tallahassee.

**EXPECTED SALARY**:
Commensurate with Education and Experience

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Applicants must have a Ph.D. (foreign equivalent acceptable) in agricultural economics, environmental and resource economics, operations research, or related fields and an outstanding ability to perform thoughtful, critical quantitative analysis.
- Applicants must have or be able to obtain a Florida driver’s license upon hire.

**PREFERRED**:
Experience with survey design, spatial analysis, excellent communication skills, knowledge of citrus production, and an interest in working with interdisciplinary researchers is preferred.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Unofficial transcripts

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University and greater Gainesville community enjoy a variety of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities.

**HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED**:

- No

**ADVERTISED**:
12 Oct 2025

Eastern Daylight Time
**APPLICATIONS CLOSE**:

- 03 Nov 2025

Eastern Standard Time