Sparkling Wine Yeast Scientist: Classic & Charmat

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Università degli Studi di Palermo in Italy invites applications for a research fellowship in Agricultural Sciences, focusing on the characterisation of winemaking yeasts intended for sparkling wine production. The work spans university and partner winery settings within the White Wine Identity project, including fermentation assessment, process monitoring, and protocol development.

The project emphasises statistical data analysis and knowledge transfer to partner wineries, with a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Residence in Italy required.
• Fellows eligible from Europe or Other regions.

Responsibilities

• Characterise winemaking yeasts for sparkling wines via Classic and Charmat methods.
• Assess fermentative performance and monitor production processes.
• Develop innovative sparkling wine production protocols.
• Analyze volatile compounds to relate aroma to sensory quality.
• Perform statistical analysis and disseminate findings to partner wineries.

Job description

Università degli Studi di Palermo in Italy invites applications for a research fellowship in Agricultural Sciences, focusing on the characterisation of winemaking yeasts intended for sparkling wine production. The work spans university and partner winery settings within the White Wine Identity project, including fermentation assessment, process monitoring, and protocol development.

The project emphasises statistical data analysis and knowledge transfer to partner wineries, with a strong focus on