For more information and details on applying see the complete job posting at https://jobs.ufl.edu/postings/37684
UF is searching for up to two (2) Quantitative Scientists/Biometricians that use cutting-edge theoretical and applied statistical tools to conduct interdisciplinary, and hypothesis-driven research bridging the gap between quantitative tools and biological or social sciences. The ideal faculty candidates should have experience collaborating/consulting with scientists across a broad range of disciplines. A strong commitment to exceptional teaching is essential, with experience teaching graduate courses in advanced statistical modeling and methods. The appointments are at the rank of Assistant Professor. Appointment at Associate or Full Professor may be possible for exceptional candidates. These are 12-month tenure-accruing positions that will include teaching (College of Agricultural and Life Sciences), research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station) and service. The specific details of this assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit. The tenure home is in the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, at the University of Florida, with specific departmental home depending on the background and fit of the candidate. Candidates will be asked to identify two IFAS departments that would be suitable as a tenure home. Duties will include instruction at the graduate level in statistical methodology, and development of a cutting-edge quantitative research program in an appropriate field linked to the tenure home. The successful candidate(s) will engage in scholarly activities related to instruction in their tenure home department, for example advising and mentoring students, participating in curriculum revision and enhancement, supervising undergraduate and graduate research and creative work, producing learning tools, and engaging in professional development activities related to teaching and advising. Faculty members are encouraged to support and participate in the CALS Honors Program, distance education, and international education. In addition, the faculty member(s) will seek contract and grant funding actively to support his/her program(s), and should be partially involved in IFAS-wide statistical consulting. Because of the IFAS land-grant mission, all faculty members are expected to be supportive of and engaged in each of the three mission areas - Research, Teaching and Extension - regardless of the assignment split specified in the position description.
