Viticulture Research Postdoctoral Associate
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
Job Address:
2911 15th Street, Suite #122
Lubbock, TX 79409-2122
Position Overview:
Texas Tech University (TTU) Department of Plant and Soil Science
(Lubbock, Texas), is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research
Associate. This position is a possible 2 year commitment, and
requires a recent (within the past 4 years) Ph.D. Based upon
funding, the position will be available no later than September
1, 2019.
Major responsibilities will include but are not limited to
producing peer-reviewed publications of current and previously
conducted viticulture / horticulture research, providing support
to ongoing and future viticulture research projects being
conducted on the High Plains of Texas, working with, and
supervising hourly and full-time technician employees,
contributing to writing of research grants, assisting in
management of a newly planted research vineyard, and
collaborating with members of the TTU viticulture and enology
research team.
This position will be based in Lubbock, Texas (near the center of
the Texas grape growing industry), and will provide excellent
opportunities for networking, and professional growth with
industry and other researchers within Texas, and across the
nation.
Position requirements include:
- Earned Ph.D. in viticulture, or closely related field
- Experience, skill, and knowledge of production viticulture, irrigation, grapevine physiology (strong understanding of methods for measuring / estimating vine water status and gas exchange), and field research techniques
- Demonstrated publication record
- Proven work ethic
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Self-motivation
- Valid driver’s license
To apply:
Candidates interested in this position should visit the Texas
Tech University application site at
http://www.texastech.edu/careers/
and search for Requisition Number 16923BR.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and official
transcripts. Applicants should supply names and contact
information of three individuals who will be contacted for
letters of reference.
Questions may be addressed to:
Dr. Thayne Montague
Department of Plant and Soil Science
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 79409-2122
Phone: (806) 834-7311
email: thayne.montague@ttu.edu