Associate Professor in Food Phytochemistry and Fermented Foods, and Director of the Lake Erie Regional Grape Research and Extension Center (LERGREC)
Core
Tenure-track Associate Professor leading externally funded research in food phytochemistry, advanced analytical chemistry, and fermented foods science, while serving as Director of the Lake Erie Regional Grape Research and Extension Center.
Role type
Senior IC Associate Professor (Research & Leadership)
Builds
Production ML models | product features | research | client delivery
Domain
Food Science, Agricultural Chemistry, Enology, Fermentation Science
Deliverable
research | client delivery
Required skills
Food phytochemistry, advanced analytical chemistry, fermented foods science, advanced mass spectrometry, structural characterization of polyphenols and tannins, metabolomics-based analysis, student mentorship, industry stakeholder engagement, strategic leadership
Preferred skills
Enology, brewing science, polyphenol and tannin chemistry, LC-MS/MS-based metabolomics, grapevine-to-fermentation linkages
Technologies
LC-MS/MS, high-throughput analytical platforms, chromatographic methods
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a nationally/internationally recognized externally funded research program; supervise staff and manage budgets for the LERGREC; coordinate agricultural calendar for vineyard maintenance, spraying, and harvest; serve as primary liaison between the Center and growers/industry partners; host field days, workshops, and educational programs; develop strategic plans to advance the Center's impact and sustainability.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities