Brief Job Description:
Assistant Professor, tenure track, 50% research 50% teaching, 9 month, academic year appointment. Subject area of emphasis: Wine Microbiology

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/7417

Research:
The successful candidate will be expected to develop and direct an innovative, externally funded research program in areas relevant to wine microbiology that will attract graduate students, post docs and strategic collaborators. Specific areas of focus could include (but are not limited to) novel fermentation technologies involving yeast and bacteria; biochemical processes associated with fermented beverages; and studies of the molecular biology or molecular ecology of fermentative microbes.

Teaching and mentoring:
The candidate will teach courses appropriate to the position to meet departmental needs, covering topics such as modern approaches for the study of the microbiology of wine and related fermentations. The courses can take advantage of new winemaking, brewing, and distillation facilities constructed as part of the newly renovated Stocking Hall. Participation in other related courses is also expected. The incumbent will be expected to advise undergraduate students and mentor M.P.S., M.S., and Ph.D. students.

Closing Date:
09/30/2016

Contact Information:
Gavin Sacks
Phone: (607) 255-2335
Fax:  (607) 255-2335
Email Address:  gls9@cornell.edu