Faculty Research Assistant Enology
(Wine Jobs:
Management & Administration)
Full Time
Oregon State University: Department of Food Science and Technology
(http://oregonstate.edu/foodsci/)
Corvallis,
Oregon
The Department of Food Science and Technology seeks nominations and applications for a Faculty Research Assistant Enology. This will be a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term appointment: 45% Research & Research Support, 15% Manage Winery, 40% Organization Sensory Panels.
The Oregon Wine Research Institute (OWRI) addresses the needs of the Oregon wine industry through collaborative research and outreach. Two major areas of support that are required to maintain the endeavors of the OWRI are research winemaking and the sensory evaluation of experimental wines.
Position Duties
- 25% Co-ordinate and conduct research scale winemaking in support of Viticulture and Enology research projects. This will involve monitoring winemaking processes while collecting and compiling relevant fermentation data. Maintain accurate records of experiments and prepare reports for use in peer-reviewed publications.
- 15% Maintain and manage the University research and teaching winery. This will involve the day-to-day operations of the winery including cleaning, record keeping, planning work for enology students, and standard winemaking processes in support of research winemaking activities.
- 40% Organize and conduct sensory panels to evaluate experimental wines. This will include recruitment and training of panelists, collection and analysis of data, and preparation of reports suitable for use in peer-reviewed publications and/or presentations at scientific conferences.
- 20% Conduct bench top research in support of Dr. Tomasino and Dr. Osborne’s enology research programs including basic wine chemistry and microbiological analysis.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS degree in Food Science or Enology OR
- BS degree in a biological or agricultural related field with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of enology or in the sensory analysis of food and beverages.
- Strong professional communication, writing, and organizational skills.
- Strong computer skills and experience working with data management software.
- This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver’s License
Preferred Qualification
- MS degree in Food Science, Enology, or related disciplines with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of enology or in the sensory analysis of food and beverages.
- Experience with statistical analysis of data including experimental design and multivariate analysis and use of statistical software such as SAS, R and ExcelSTAT.
- Laboratory experience in Chemistry or Biology related fields.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively both independently and cooperatively.
- A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity and inclusiveness.
How To Apply
To create a user profile and apply, go to website:
http://oregonstate.edu/jobs Search OSU jobs/upper left/search jobs, enter posting P01939UF. For full consideration, apply by 3/23/18. The recruitment closes 3/30/18. Include your 1) curriculum vitae; 2) a cover letter explaining your interest in this position. Letters of application must speak to each required qualification; 3) full contact information for 3 professional references. (If your references are not included in your resume, attach them as Other Document 2.) Applications will only be accepted through the online site. For more information about the position, contact James Osborne, Search Committee Chair, at
[email protected]. Oregon State University is an AA/EOE Employer.