PhD in Enology & Climate Change Mitigation – University of Palermo

Key details

• Host institution: Università degli Studi di Palermo
• Location: Università degli Studi di Palermo, Palermo, Italy
• Application deadline: June 11, 2026

Funding

Not funded by a EU programme

Funding level (from listing): partial or not via EU framework — confirm on the official call.

How to apply

• Application portal / instructions: Official application link.
• Context on Euraxess: Original listing.

About the position

We are offering a PhD position focused on developing and optimizing advanced enological practices and biotechnological tools to mitigate the effects of climate change on grape must and wine composition.

Research Activities

The successful candidate will test innovative pre-fermentative and fermentative management approaches, including the use of selected yeast strains, bioregulators, and next-generation enological adjuvants. Process performance will be monitored through high-resolution chemical-physical and sensory analyses to assess the impact on the colloidal, aromatic, and structural properties of wines.

Expected Outcomes

• Increased technological resilience
• Enhanced process sustainability
• Improved qualitative performance of final products

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field (e.g., enology, food science, biotechnology, or related disciplines)
• Strong background in analytical chemistry and sensory analysis
• Experience with fermentation processes and microbiological techniques
• Excellent communication skills in English (both written and spoken)

Application Details

This position is hosted at the Università degli Studi di Palermo. For full eligibility criteria and application procedures, please refer to the official call for applications.