Postdoctoral Associate: Nutrient Sorption Treatment Technologies

Postdoctoral Associate:
Nutrient Sorption Treatment Technologies

Job No: 537743

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Palm Beach

Categories: Biology/Life Science, Agricultural Sciences

Department:  - AG-EREC-BELLE GLADE

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences welcomes applicants who can contribute to our environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call  or the Florida Relay System at  (TDD) or visit Accessibility  University of Florida Soil, Water, & Nutrient Management Laboratory is looking to hire a Post‑doctoral Associate who will provide overall leadership and direction in the field of Nutrient Sorption Technologies for Water Quality Improvements within the state of Florida.

The Associate will be part of a multi‑year research project funded by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and in coordination with the South Florida Water Management District that will evaluate phosphorus and nitrogen removal enhancement in Taylor Creek Stormwater Treatment Area discharging into Lake Okeechobee, Florida, using innovative technology.

Responsibilities include:

• Routine water quality monitoring from the study site (i)
• Facilitate laboratory analyses for water nutrient and suspended solids, and data interpretation (ii)
• Geostatistical assessment of treatment technology based on water quality data (iii)
• Cost assessment of per pound removal for the technology (iv)

The post‑doctoral Associate will also assist in overall project coordination, leading field‑based assessment of sorption studies, monitoring of water quality and weather data, reporting, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Required Qualifications:

• A PhD (foreign equivalent acceptable) in Agricultural & Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences/Engineering, Nutrient Management, Water Quality, or any related field.
• Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land‑Grant system.
• Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values.

Preferred:

• General understanding of Lake Okeechobee, Florida ecosystems specific to wetlands.
• Hydrologic modeling and geospatial assessment tools.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

• Individuals wishing to apply should go online to Careers at UF and submit:
• Cover letter describing your qualifications and interest.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Contact information, including email addresses, for at least 3 professional references.

Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an institution outside the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws.

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03 April 2026

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