Location:  Department of Horticulture and Crop Science, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Wooster, Ohio
 
Responsibilities: Coordinates, designs, and executes viticulture research projects; manages field, laboratory, and greenhouse experiments associated with viticulture; plans, coordinates, and executes field experiments in Wooster and other locations, including experimental plots at the Ashtabula Agricultural Research Station in Kingsville and cooperating commercial vineyards; maintains vineyard research plots at Horticulture Unit II, including planting, pruning, trellising, spraying, conducting canopy management, and harvesting; plans and coordinates the conduct of research experiments; plans the collection, processes and analysis of research data; operates and maintains research equipment; evaluates research findings and assists in reporting results to sponsoring agencies; assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publications and presentations at conferences and workshops; assists in grant writing and acquisition of support from outside agencies; supervises and instructs personnel and students in various operations of field and laboratory research; provides technical assistance and supervision in equipment use and maintenance; and performs other duties as assigned by the project leader. 
 
Required Qualification: Master’s degree in horticulture or plant sciences technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience; experience in computer literacy encompassing Windows operating system and its environment; valid driver’s license; pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain license; and considerable research experience. Desired Qualifications: Viticulture degree and/or training; Doctoral degree in an appropriate biological science field; statistical analysis software knowledge (e.g. SAS). 
 
Salary: competitive, commensurate with qualification and experience, which includes an excellent benefits package.
 
Application: Applicants should complete the application on-line at: www.jobsatosu.com and submit a letter of interest, curriculum vita, copies of undergraduate and graduate degree transcripts, and names, addresses, telephones and e-mails of at least three professional references.
 
Contact Person: Dr. Imed Dami, Assistant Professor, Viticulture Specialist, Department of Horticulture and Crop Science, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, 1680 Madison Avenue, Wooster, OH 44691-4096. Phone: (330) 263-3882. E-mail: dami.1@osu.edu
 
Application Deadline: 30 March 2008 or until a suitable candidate is hired.
 

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