The Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University is recruiting for a research viticulturist (Assistant Professor tenure-track). Our department seeks an exceptional person to develop a nationally and internationally recognized research program in fundamental and integrative research that improves vine performance, and enhances wine grape and wine quality components. Join a dynamic department and collaborate with viticulture, enology, and other faculty at OSU; researchers at the USDA-ARS; and industry representatives. Enjoy the climate of western Oregon, where vines thrive as does an internationally recognized wine grape industry. You will be based in Corvallis, a charming, centrally located small city in the heart of the Willamette Valley and within a two hour drive of the coast, the Cascade Mountains, or Portland. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Ph.D. in a biological or related science such as horticulture, viticulture, botany, or plant biology. This is a full-time 12-month appointment. Tenure-track will be offered at 0.75 FTE. The appointee will be expected to generate 0.25 FTE in sponsored grants and/or contracts to raise their appointment percentage to 1.00 FTE. If this position has caught your attention, then go to posting #0003354 for more details and instructions on how to apply. Closing date is 12/01/08. For more information about working at OSU, please go to: www.oregonstate.edu/jobs/. OSU is an AA/EOE.