Assistant Professor in Modeling Cropping Systems @ University of Florida
Gerrit Hoogenboom
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
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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