Position Announcement
Division of Food Systems and Bioengineering
College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR)
University of Missouri - Columbia

Position Title:  Postdoctoral Associate - Viticulture

Position Description: The Institute for Continental Climate Viticulture and Enology (ICCVE) at the University of Missouri-Columbia invites applications for a postdoctoral associate to assist with viticulture research projects, supervised by Enology faculty, and collaborating with other members of the ICCVE team to advance and promote program efforts.  Specific duties will include: conducting viticulture experiments on canopy and crop load management of Norton grapevines, vineyard mechanization, and scion rootstock interactions; prepare reports proposals, manuscripts, and other written documents as required; provide assistance with workshops, conferences, field days, and short courses as required.

Qualifications: Earned PhD degree in viticulture, horticulture, or related fields is required. Laboratory experience and prior extension work experience with grape and wine industry preferred. We are firmly committed to fostering ethnic, racial, and gender diversity in our faculty, and thus strongly encourage applications from women and members of groups underrepresented in science.

Application Deadline:  Applications accepted until position is filled.

Application Procedure:  Electronic submissions are encouraged. After initial screening, additional information may be requested. Applicants should send letter of interest, curriculum vita, educational transcripts, and names and email address of 3-5 professional references to:

Deborah Ratliff
215 Agricultural Engineering Building
University of Missouri-Columbia
1406 East Rollins Street
Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: 573-882-2369
Email:  ratliffde@missouri.edu