Date of posting here July 19, 2010 Type of position One year appointment with possible renewal depending on performance and availability of funds Employer University of Florida Location Citrus Research and Education, Lake Alfred, FL Description of Location http://www.crec.ifas.ufl.edu Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience Closing date of competition August 24, 2010 Date position available Immediately as soon as suitable candidate is found Description of duties Primary responsibilities will include conducting research in areas of weed biology, ecology, herbicide resistance, herbicide-soil interactions, herbicide physiology including absorption and translocation, and improvement of efficacy of herbicide with adjuvants. This research will be part of project to develop strategies for efficient weed management in Florida citrus. Qualifications sought Applicants must have a PhD in agronomy, horticulture, plant science with specialization in weed science. Prior experience in agrochemicals, herbicide resistance mechanisms, herbicide(s) interaction, and conducting field and greenhouse research is preferred. Contact for additional information Dr. Megh Singh Professor - Weed Science Email: msingh@ufl.edu Phone: 863-956-1151, Ext 1265 Application procedure   Submit what All candidates must submit online (1) Letter of interest including the statement of qualifications and research interest, (2) Curriculum vitae including the list of refereed publications. The candidates should also arrange to send official transcript and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Megh Singh Submit to Dr. Megh Singh University of Florida - Citrus Research and Education Center 700 Experiment Station Road Lake Alfred, FL 33850