Undergraduate Research Opportunities in ABE

Students...are you looking for a volunteer, for credit, or paid undergraduate research position? ABE faculty researchers are looking for excellent undergraduates to work in their labs. To learn more about the opportunities in undergraduate research at ABE visit:  https://abe.ufl.edu/undergraduate-research/

 If you have questions or need assistance, please email Shannon Noble shannon.noble@ufl.edu

EG student wanted to automatize phenotyping stations

The UF Blueberry Breeding and Genomics Lab (https://www.blueberrybreeding.com/) is looking for an undergrad to automate different phenotyping stations. The successful candidate student will assemble automated photographic stations to take pictures and process data of blueberry samples. The candidate must have hands-on experience with Raspberry Pi and/or Arduino systems, be independent, self-motivated, and willing to work in a multidisciplinary environment. There is the possibility of publication and software authorship. No prior experience with plants or biology is needed. It is a paid position after a short experience period. This project will give students the opportunity to work in a diverse environment and, also, to sharpen their knowledge in robotics and programming. And, of course, free fresh blueberries during the harvest period.

We will consider only candidates from Engineering majors with demonstrated experience with Raspberry Pi and/or Arduino projects. If you are interested, send us an e-mail with your CV attached and “Automated phenotyping for blueberries position” in the title. https://cur.aa.ufl.edu/course/automated-phenotyping-for-blueberries/

ABE Newsletter now available!

The latest edition of the ABE Update is available. In this issue, we are highlighting our Pathfinder Fellowship students; announcing our new scholarship endowment; showcasing the ABE Distinguished Achievement, Service, and Alumni Awards; and more. Check it out on our website now at abe.ufl.edu/newsletter!

CALS Summer Career Programs

 Recent Alum Success Series 2021 - career.ufl.edu

Applications due Thursday, May 20th.

 Are you a May 2021 graduate still considering your post-graduation options? Apply for the Recent Alum Success Series, a 6-week program, starting May 26th.

 This is a structured series facilitated by credentialed Career Coaches at the Career Connections Center and is designed to support undergraduate students who recently graduated as they plan for their next step. The series will meet virtually weekly on Wednesday afternoons from May 26th-June 30th from 4-5 PM via Zoom. Applications close on May 20th at 4:30 PM!

 Apply here: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9BJFy72hNixr8JT

Live CALS LinkedIn Review! - career.ufl.edu

Wednesday, June 9 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

 Updating LinkedIn is hard! Let’s make it easier by checking out a few student profiles and seeing what they’re doing right and what they can improve. We’ll check out profiles from many CALS majors, so bring a pen and paper to take notes!

 Zoom link: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqdO6tpzgtGdTkNZxuQNL_qrjlsUbFXzFV

Take Off! Launch Your Career With CALS Coaches! - career.ufl.edu

Thursday, July 15 @ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

 Launching a successful career takes resources and relationships. As you start your first or next semester at UF, gain insight into the career resources hosted by CALS and the Career Connections Center. You will leave knowing your next career steps!

 Zoom link: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvc-qorD8vH9Wz8qQDKcmV1euQuaf-kbpg

 Think Outside the Template - Make Your Resume Yours! - career.ufl.edu

Tuesday, July 27 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

 Want your resume to stand out? Afraid your template with blend in with the competition’s? Join Cathy Carr (CALS Dean’s Office) and Sammie Walker Herrera to learn five ways to tighten up your resume and break out of the template mold.

 Zoom link: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvc-qorD8vH9Wz8qQDKcmV1euQuaf-kbpg

USDA/NRCS Positions Available

 Direct hire means that if they like your application, they can hire you right away.  Several vacancies are in TX.  These could be bachelor or masters students.  The 5/7/9 means that they can hire at a level appropriate to education and experience. Other jobs can also be found on the USAJobs website. 

  *   Civil Engineer (Geotechnical)  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/601631300

Research Assistant Position – Range Cattle REC in Ona, FL

The Long-Term Agroecosystem Research (LTAR) network is a partnership among 18 agroecosystems across the United States that addresses the great and complex issues facing US food, feed, fuel, and fiber production (LTAR https://ltar.nal.usda.gov).

University of Florida, Range Cattle Research Center and its partner Archbold Biological Station (Archbold-UF Range Cattle Subtropical) LTAR sites are focused primarily on productivity and sustainability of forage-based grazing systems in subtropical environments with special emphasis on the impacts of grazing land management on ecosystem services under a climate change scenario.

University of Florida, Range Cattle Research Center is accepting applications for a research assistant position based at the UF RCREC site in Ona, FL. The position will be renewable contingent upon continued funding and the expectation is that these positions will remain in place for multiple years.

The Archbold-UF LTAR Research Assistant will collect data in support of LTAR activities.

General Tasks:
Responsible for collection and processing of plant, soil, and greenhouse gas samples
Responsible for plant aboveground and belowground biomass data collection on a monthly schedule
Responsible for drying, sorting (live and dead biomass), and weighing biomass and entering data into excel spreadsheets in an organized manner.
Responsible for assisting with plant diversity and composition data within different grazing land types
Prepares samples and documentation for shipping samples and ships to the analytical laboratory
Responsible for assisting and/or performing laboratory analysis of soil, plant, and gas samples
Maintains excellent records of all activities and data files

Performs other reasonable duties in cooperation with the LTAR Research Scientists, as needed. It is expected that the research assistant will be able to perform most tasks independently as needed after initial training in tasks has been acquired. The research assistant will be willing to collect data in the field, drive field trucks between data collection sites, organize data into required formats, assist with fire and cattle management, and perform all task in a highly professional manner. Travel between the cooperating sites is expected.

Minimum Requirements:
A bachelor degree in soil science, agronomy, agroecology, or equivalent.
A valid driver license
Willingness to work long hours in the field in sub-tropical Florida environment

Please apply online at https://jobs.ufl.edu (position # 516594, link: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/516594/research-assistant). Please include a cover letter explaining your specific interest in joining the LTAR team, CV, and names and contact information of three references along with your applicaton. Competitive salary with full benefits. The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institutions dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.

Closing date: open until filled
Expected start date: Immediately
Location: Ona, FL

Supervisor: Maria L. Silveira. Soil and Water Science. UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center. 3401 Experiment Station. Ona, FL 33865

Phone: (863) 735-1314 ext. 209. Email: mlas@ufl.edu
Term: 1 year with potential for renewal
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience (starting salary of $35,000)

USDA-NRCS Job position

An AOM alumni will have a Soil Conservationist position opening in his office soon. He is looking for students who are interested in working for the USDA-NRCS. This position doesn’t require any experience but students should have a B.S. or be graduating this semester. There is an education requirement of 12 combined credit hours of Soils and Agronomy related coursework, although the interpretation of that requirement can be broad.

If you are interested please use the contact info below. I’d like to see a resume and transcript (unofficial is fine). Applicants will be asked to complete the full Federal Job application after selection. There is no deadline to apply but once a selection is made the posting will close.

Derrick Wyle
District Conservationist
Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA
Ft. Myers Field Office
Servicing Lee and Collier Counties
Office Phone: (239) 214-3114
Cellular Telephone: (239) 398-3943

Collective Water Resources - Internship/Employment

Collective Water Resources is seeking a creative, passionate, and self-motivated engineer intern/engineer-in-training to join our team to work at the forefront of water resources and resilience. We are focused on improving the lives of others by creating products, processes, and tools that reduce the impact of climate change on the environment, economy, and society. The ideal candidate will have outstanding communications skills, a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while performing high quality work, and a strong desire to learn. The position requires a working knowledge in stormwater, water resources, hydrology, and a degree in civil, environmental, ecological, agricultural/biological, or related engineering field from an accredited institution. The ideal candidate will also have some background or experience with graduate-level hydrology, GIS, modeling, and environmental policy. Ideal candidates will have between 0 - 3 years of experience in consulting/engineering. Position location is in West Palm Beach. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to careers@collectivewater.com.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

•Support the development, pursuit and delivery of planning projects associated with water resources, stormwater, and resilience.
• Collect, review, process, and manage data in support of hydrologic and hydraulic engineering analyses utilizing programs such as ArcGIS, Excel, and other hydrologic and hydraulic modeling platforms
• Prepare technical documents and reports under the supervision of an experienced engineer/professional
• Communicate with internal and external clients
Minimum Required Qualifications:
• BS or MS in Civil, Environmental, Ecological, Agricultural/Biological or related Engineering field from an accredited institution
• Certification as an Engineer Intern (pending or active)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Excel, and GIS (preferred but not mandatory)
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic
• Strong sense of urgency to meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Ability to work independently and as a team

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/AA/DFWP

Learn more about us at http://www.collectivewater.com/

Summer B Course - Field Techniques in IPM

 

Seeking Learning Assistants for MAC2311 Fall 21

 The Department of Mathematics is looking for undergraduates who (a) have done well in calculus, and (b) have a sincere interest in helping instructors with classroom work,  to serve as learning assistants for the flipped lectures of MAC2311 in Fall 2021. 

This assignment will require attending class every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to assist the instructor as needed. If desired, learning assistants could be registered for one credit of MAT 4905 on the S/U option. 

If you are interested, please complete ask Robin Snyder to send you the application so you can complete it and email it to Dr. Alex York at a.york@ufl.edu by Friday, May 21.

Master Gardener Class Fall 2021-ALS3110

 

$1000 FOWA/Florida Sea Grant Outdoor Communicators Scholarship - Now Accepting Applications

Each year, the Florida Outdoor Writers Association awards up to three scholarships of $1000 to college students as a way to encourage them to consider careers in writing, photography or video media related to the outdoors.

Note the deadline for this year’s competition is June 14, 2021 at 3pm EST. Applicants need to submit:

• an essay of between 500-750 words;
• a resume; and
• a letter of endorsement from a faculty adviser.

Full details can be found at this link: https://www.flseagrant.org/students/scholarships/fowa/

Davey Forestry Job & Internship Opportunities

The first project is for alumni and new graduates. We are seeking Roaming Utility Foresters who are available to travel throughout California for a period of 3-6 months of project work (minimum commitment of 2 months required). Compensation will start at $20/Hr and additional benefits will include guaranteed Over-Time(50 Hr Weeks), hotel and subsistence per diem 7 days per week, compensated flights.

Our other project is perfect for current students who are seeking an internship experience. It is a 3 Month Summer Forestry Internship Program in Lexington, KY. This project involves identifying hazardous trees that can cause damage to the utility infrastructure there. This position will also have the additional benefit of hotel and per diems being provided.

We are currently hiring all skill levels and backgrounds.

Students and Alumni interested in other opportunities that Davey has can check out our job opportunities at jobs.davey.com

OPS Summer job - SWS Department

The Sustainable Nutrient Systems Lab in Soil & Water Sciences Department is looking for two undergraduate OPS workers for this summer.  Please ask interested students to get into contact with Dr. Rao Mylavarapu (raom@ufl.edu) as soon as possible. Preferably, the students need to be able to work up to 20 hours per week and be willing to do both lab and fieldwork.

HWCOE Career Services update

1. Recent Alumni Success Cohort: May 26th to June 23rd.

This is a structured series facilitated by credentialed Career Coaches at the Career Connection Center and is meant to support students who recently graduated UF as they plan for their next step. This is a 4-week program starting on May 26th, the cohort will meet virtually weekly on Wednesday afternoons from 4 to 5 PM via Zoom. Application close on May 17th at 5:00 PM. https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6JeJa2QHHcMQVRI

2. P&G StandOut Camp: Aug 10th through 13th with students travelling to the manufacturing site on the 10th.

The objective of this initiative is to provide a 3-day WOW experience at a manufacturing site that will build meaningful relationships, provide a realistic job preview, and offer an opportunity to interview for a 2021 summer internship.

During the Standout Emerging Leaders Manufacturing Camp, participants can expect to....

1. Visit our one of our premier Plant Manufacturing sites at either the west coast (Box Elder, UT) or the east coast (Greensboro, NC) and meet with leaders and new hires across P&G - All Expenses Paid!
2. Get to know what P&G all is about, life in the community and an immersive experience in one of our manufacturing facilities
3. Complete a final round interview for an internship the following year with placement being at one of our regional manufacturing facilities.

This year, we are looking for 15 top, diverse students interested in manufacturing careers that will be starting their junior year of college in Fall 2021 for both our Box Elder, UT and Greensboro, NC opportunities. We are currently accepting and reviewing applications and will be extending offers on a rolling basis. For more information on the camp, see the attached pdf brochure that can be shared with students or visit www.pgcareers.com/standout-mfg.

3. Contact your Career Coach: Erin Lin, elin@ufsa.ufl.edu