Tenure Track Position/Tri-Cities Campus
School of Molecular Biosciences
Washington State University
 
The School of Molecular Biosciences at Washington State University is conducting a national search to fill a tenure track applied microbiology position (full time, nine months) at the Assistant Professor level for the Tri-Cities campus.  The position is available as early as August 16, 2010.
 
The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in microbiology or in a closely related field at the time of hire.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels and should have a background that will allow broad participation in the teaching program.  Expected research contributions in applied microbiology are summarized below.
 
The successful candidate will be expected to develop a rigorous, collaborative, research program in microbiology with special emphasis on applications to bioproducts.  We are interested in candidates who can enhance research capability in one or more of the following areas: (1) participation of microorganisms in the production of bioproducts or biofuels, (2) effects of microorganisms on fermentation processes, (3) application of microbiological knowledge to applied problems in bioproduct production, including enology and related areas.  This position is expected to engage with industry, governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders to find, develop and promote innovative and effective technologies as appropriate. The successful candidate will develop research products through cross- and inter-disciplinary research, development, and application. The successful applicant is expected to develop an extramurally funded, independent research program and collaborate closely with other appropriate faculty.  The candidate is also expected to mentor graduate students. 
 
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Ph.D. in microbiology or closely related field at the time of hire.
Ability to develop and teach a broad range of undergraduate and graduate courses in biology and microbiology.
Technical expertise in applied microbiology.
 
Preferred:
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Record of research productivity and potential for obtaining extramural support.
Demonstrated ability to develop new processes and systems needed for collaborative and applied research.
Strong computer programming skills.
Skills in project management.
Demonstrated ability  to work with multi-disciplinary and team research.
 
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Tri-Cities campus of Washington State University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in 30 fields. The campus is located on the Columbia River in south-central Washington and serves the mid-Columbia region including Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco.  With over 1600 Ph.D scientists, engineers, and scholars, the Tri-Cities is the locus of advanced technological and scientific research at PNNL and a range of science and engineering firms at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation.  The Center for Bioproducts and Bioenergy is a world class research center housed in the Bioproducts, Sciences, and Engineering Laboratory key to research collaborations with PNNL.  The Tri-Cities is at the center of the Washington wine industry and houses the Director of the state-wide viticulture and enology program, cooperative with WSU Pullman and the Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC) in Prosser.  Significant resources and opportunities for collaboration are also available with scientists with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL).
 
Interested candidates should send a letter of application, a complete curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to Bonnie Bates or:
 
Applied Microbiology Search
c/o Bonnie Bates
Washington State University Tri-Cities
2710 University Drive
Richland, WA  99354
 
Additional information is available for position #5272 at www.wsujobs.com.  Consideration of applicants will begin January 19, 2010.
 
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
WSU is committed to excellence through diversity, has faculty friendly policies including a partner accommodation program, and a NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation grant (see http://www.excelinse.wsu.edu/).

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of groups underrepresented in science are encouraged to apply.

Enology Project Leader: Academic Professional position (Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow or Research Associate/Senior Research Associate) in the Department of Horticultural Science, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS), University of Minnesota. Annual renewable appointment, available immediately.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Research (60%): This person will have research and research support responsibilities for conducting an experimental winemaking program to evaluate grape cultivars and selections (especially University of Minnesota selections) for potential use in Minnesota winemaking. S/he would also work to improve winemaking techniques for grapes and other fruits and products. This person would be expected to work closely with the University of Minnesota grape breeding program, as well as with other members of the Department of Horticultural Science, the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, the Minnesota Grape Growers Association (MGGA), the Minnesota Farm Winery Association (MNFWA) and Minnesota’s commercial wine industry. The position will be located at the department’s Horticultural Research Center at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (MLA), where a 2,300 ft2 research winery and laboratory completed in 2000 provide excellent facilities for wine production and analysis of fruit and wines. This facility, which also includes eleven acres of test vineyards, is located near Chanhassen, Minnesota, approximately 35 miles southwest of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.

Outreach (40%): This position will also involve 1) developing educational programs and publications in collaboration with the faculty, researchers, MGGA and MNFWA; 2) developing an awareness of Minnesota wine products with the general public; 3) providing technical assistance and consultation to Minnesota wineries and 4) teaching credit and non-credit courses and workshops in winemaking and wine appreciation, directed toward both commercial and consumer/home winemaking audiences through the Department of Horticultural Science and/or the MLA.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum: M.S. degree in Horticulture, Food Science, or Enology or related field and at least two years of professional experience in enology or commercial winemaking. Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and with technology. Demonstrated organizational skills. An individual with an M.S. degree will be appointed as research fellow or senior research fellow depending on qualifications.

Desired: Ph.D. degree in Horticulture, Food Science, or Enology or related field. Five years experience working in a scientific, commercial, or educational position related to wine making. Individuals with Ph.D. will be appointed as research associate or senior research associate depending on qualifications.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Please attach your curriculum vitae, a detailed statement of career interests as related to this position, transcripts for all college work (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) and names and contact information of three people that are familiar with your work at: https://employment.umn.edu Job Requisition # 163969.

For information about the application process contact:
Stephanie Bettermann
Department of Horticultural Science
University of Minnesota
305 Alderman Hall
St. Paul, MN 55108 USA
Telephone: 612-624-3039
Email: sbetter@umn.edu

For more information or questions about the position contact:
Dr. Carl Rosen
Chair, Enology Search Committee
Department of Horticultural Science
University of Minnesota
305 Alderman Hall
St. Paul, MN 55108 USA
Telephone: 612-625-8114
Email: crosen@umn.edu

Application Deadline:
Applications will be reviewed beginning January 11, 2010 and the application period will remain open until position is filled.

THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER AND SPECIFICALLY INVITES AND ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM WOMEN AND MINORITIES.

Are you interested in finding out more on how to grow wine in higher elevations or high latitudes? The Unified Symposium is offering a Friday seminar, High Elevation/High Latitude, emphasizing climate changes, challenges, production and sustainability of winegrowing in higher elevations and latitudes. Glenn McGourty of the University of California Cooperative Extension, Mendocino/Lake Counties and Peter Molnar of Obsidian Ridge Vineyards and president of the Lake County Winegrape Commission will moderate this seminar.  Click here to register for this seminar. ASEV co-hosts the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium with the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG).

The ASEV Annual Meeting will be referred to as the ASEV National Conference from 2010 onward. Based on direction from members, presenters, academia and industry, the Board endorsed the meeting name change to more accurately represent the nature and scope of this well-established conference. This change was part of a comprehensive analysis of the entire program matrix.

The 61st Annual ASEV National Conference is set for June 20-25 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, Washington. For more information on the upcoming ASEV National Conference, please click here.

The Board of Directors held its annual retreat last month with a focus on long-term planning for the annual conference and the AJEV (Journal). A task force will evaluate the current publishing timeline by addressing the number of Journal issues related to increased article submissions. Other key actions being addressed by ad hoc committees include: (a) peer alliance with university extension programs to enhance disseminating information on emerging issues and (b) collaborative efforts with other organizations that may ensure a wider range of discounted program services or fees for ASEV members. Members will be surveyed to collect their input regarding these potential actions.