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UF IFAS is seeking a Research Coordinator II to join the Center for Remote Sensing team (CRS) in the Agricultural and Biological Engineering department (ABE), a unit within IFAS.
Employment with IFAS provides an excellent opportunity to work with other dedicated employees focused on developing knowledge in agricultural, human, and natural resources, and to make that knowledge accessible to sustain and enhance the quality of human life.
This position is responsible for the coordination of research, outreach, and education projects associated with the CRS under minimal supervision. This position will work closely with the Director in developing partnerships among the Center Affiliate Faculty (CRS-AF), assisting with identifying funding opportunities for remote sensing related projects, and with developing and implementing outreach components to foster and coordinate partnerships with K-12 teachers, industry, media, state &local government agencies, and/or international partners. Plays a critical role in supporting the mission of the center, ensuring the successful implementation of research projects, outreach activities, and communication of educational initiatives.
Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:
(40%) Research Coordination: Collaborate with the Director and the CRS-AF to monitor progress on research goals and projects, providing regular updates and recommendations for improvement. Helps prepare research briefs and white papers for dissemination, highlighting the research team's achievements and contributions to the field. Coordinates research/project team meetings, contributing to problem-solving. Assess protocol and audits studies, ensuring adherence to university and regulatory standards.
(30%) Outreach and Education: Coordinate educational activities, including the distribution of curriculum materials for K-12 and general audiences in remote sensing, aligning with industry and educational standards. Support the implementation of outreach components to foster partnerships with K-12 teachers, industry, media, state & local government agencies, and international partners, promoting collaborative research and knowledge transfer. Collaborates with the Director and the CRS-AF in coordination of statewide and international partnerships with public and private sectors, ensuring strategic engagement and collaboration.
(20%) Communication: Update and maintain website content, ensuring accurate and current information about research activities, outreach initiatives, and educational programs. Disseminate outreach materials to Center audiences, utilizing various communication channels and platforms. Serve as a contact to media outlets to maximize communication of research areas to the general public, ensuring accurate and timely representation of the Center's work. Work closely with collaborators, UF News bureau, College communicators, etc. to facilitate communication activities, promoting knowledge transfer and research impact. Helps develop and analyze metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of outreach and communication activities, enabling the Director to make data-driven decisions to improve results.
(10%) Other: Maintain Center space and equipment inventory
About Agricultural and Biological Engineering
The mission of the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department is to develop professionals, create and disseminate knowledge, and promote the application of engineering, science, and management principles to meet societal needs with respect to agricultural, biological, and land and water resource systems. With more than 100 years since its founding, ABE is one of the top-ranked departments in the nation (ranked third in graduate and seventh in undergraduate agricultural and biological engineering programs by US News & World Report in 2024).
Learn more about ABE at https://abe.ufl.edu/about/.
About the University of Florida
The University of Florida (UF) 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’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.
Benefits
UF provides various leave programs based on an employee’s salary plan, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, personal leave days, and paid family leave. In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.
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