Areas to Apply

The School of Engineering is seeking applicants for a faculty position in different areas.

Faculty Position in Next Generation Food Engineering
The School of Engineering at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, one of the leading engineering educational institutions in Latin America and ranked among the top four emerging leader schools of engineering worldwide, invites outstanding candidates to apply to a full-time faculty position in Next-Generation Food Engineering.

The position is presented by The Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering (DIQB) (https://bit.ly/3QC2qT1), of the School of Engineering of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.

The objective of this call is to promote teaching and applied research in next-generation food engineering, considering emergent technologies relevant to the current demands of the food industry.

Research areas of interest may include for example but not limited to
- Development and characterization of alternative proteins
- Cultured meat development
- Novel sustainable gelling agents and stabilizers
- Microstructural analysis and design of foods
- Nano and microencapsulation of food ingredients
- Sustainable packaging and food biomaterials
- Obtention of functional ingredients from local sources such as algae
- Emerging food processing technologies
- Gastronomic engineering and molecular cuisine
- Prototyping and sustainable scale-up of food processing
- Food design using artificial intelligence
Duties

The position will require undergraduate and graduate teaching. It is expected to contribute with courses to the Biological or Chemical Engineering majors, for example IIQ2723 Food Engineering, IIQ2133 Chemical Processes, IIQ2003 Transport Phenomena, IIQ2023 Unit Operations II, or IIQ2930 Gastronomic Engineering. It is expected for this position to contribute to the revision and modernization of teaching food labs.

This position might create new interdisciplinary postgraduate courses contributing to the postgraduate programs of our academic unit. The position might also create and participate in professional courses and diplomas in the field of next-generation food engineering. This position could finally participate in master and doctoral programs guiding students and contributing to these programs.

Requirements

The applicant should have an outstanding publication track record in the area, with the potential to obtain external research funds and develop high-quality teaching. Applicants should be proactive in pursuing independent research lines, able to work collaboratively and show evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration. Applicants must possess at the time of hiring a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Food Engineering, or related areas. Undergraduate studies in biological engineering, biotechnology, chemical engineering, or similar are also expected.

Candidates do not need to be fluent in Spanish at the time of application, but should be prepared to learn the language well enough to teach in Spanish in the short term (two years maximum). Fluency in English is a requirement.

Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to all aspects of academic life and public good of the institution. They must be highly motivated to continuously improve their teaching skills, have a genuine interest in getting involved with our graduate programs (specially the doctoral program) and be able to develop and maintain an active research agenda leading to high quality publications, securing research grants, generating and participating in interdisciplinary projects, leading scientific and industry-liaison initiatives, strengthening and creating national and international academic networks, etc. The candidate will also be expected to create new undergraduate and graduate courses and teach traditional courses in related areas.

If selected for the position, foreigners that apply from abroad must obtain the appropriate visa in their country of residence, to join the University faculty.

Application instructions

Applicants should submit their application through the website: https://tinyurl.com/2s3s6e2d (note A) by June 30th, 2025 (late applications will be considered until the position is filled). Please select Faculty Position in Next Generation Food Engineering in the application form and consider that you will be required to provide the following information:
1. A research statement (in English) indicating the immediate and long-term goals of the applicant’s research plan and detailing potential collaboration networks with other researchers and plans for interactions with scientists in Chile and other countries.
2. A teaching statement of purpose (in English) indicating why the applicant should be considered for the position and the plans for teaching. The applicant should be as specific as possible by providing examples of the plan to transfer knowledge to undergraduate and graduate students.
3. An updated curriculum vitae (in English, see note B).
4. If available, copies of five recent Web of Science publications that are relevant to the context of the application (see note C).
5. At least, three letters of recommendation, which must be e-mailed directly by the signatories to facultypositions.ing@uc.cl.
Note A:

The applicant will get an email confirming that the documents have been received.

Note B:

The CV must be organized as follows:

i. Personal information: name, address, contact telephone number (with country and city codes), email

address, web page (if any).

ii. Education: all academic and professional degrees, indicating the granting institutions and dates. If the

applicant is currently enrolled in a doctoral program, please indicate the expected date for the degree.

iii. Educational experience (university or institution, courses taught and years).

iv. Professional experience (employer, duties, years).

v. Research:

a. List of Web of Science journal publications (see note C).

b. List of other publications such as reports, books or book chapters, conferences attended,

research projects participated in, patents, etc.

vi. Other: awards, computer skills, languages, and any other relevant background information.

Note C:

Please avoid padding the list with other publications, such as those published in journals not indexed in the Web of

Science database, conference presentations and alike.

Once the complete set of application materials has been received, the applicant will be contacted within two months after the application deadline and informed whether the application has been accepted for further consideration. If this initial screening is successful, the candidate will be asked to continue the process following the steps described in Appendix 1.

Further information Additional information can be obtained by emailing the Department Chair, Dr Daniel Garrido, e-mail dgarridoc@uc.cl. For assistance with the online application form, please send an e-mail to: facultypositions.ing@uc.cl.

EEO/AAP Policy Statement

The Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile is committed to providing equal employment opportunities, fostering an inclusive, diverse and fraternal community, and promoting the academic development of women and men.

Other Chilean and University employment benefits may be found in:
- Foreign workers in Chile: https://www.dt.gob.cl/portal/1626/w3-article-93693.html
- University rules and regulations: http://direcciondedesarrolloacademico.uc.cl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=286&Itemid=178
- All members of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile subscribe the Code of Ethics that can be found in https://www.uc.cl/codigodehonor
Appendix 1. Application steps

1) Interviews/Seminar:

a. Interview with faculty members of the Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering

b. Interview with the Selection Committee

c. Psychological Interview

d. Seminar (open to faculty members of the School of Engineering)

The interviews and seminar are generally carried out within a week.

2) Selection of the final candidate by the Department and the Selection Committee

3) Ratification of the selected candidate by the School Council

4) The selected candidate is informed (offer letter)

The time that elapses from the interviews until the final resolution is typically around two months

Faculty Position in Circular Economy in Civil and Mining Engineering

The School of Engineering and the Institute for Sustainable Development at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, one of the leading academic institutions in Latin America. invites outstanding candidates for a full-time faculty position in the area of Circular Economy in Civil and Mining Engineering. This is a joint position at the School of Engineering and the Institute for Sustainable Development, with a special interest in the civil and mining engineering area, related to the Departments of Construction Engineering and Management, Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering and Mining Engineering within the School of Engineering. Although this call is initially intended for candidates at the Assistant Professor level, exceptional applications at the Associate Professor level are also welcome.

The current climate crisis requires developing a new class of civil and mining engineering, evolving from a linear economy to a circular economy, with the capacity to lead research and work in a highly interdisciplinary and evolving environment. It is a unique opportunity to contribute towards the Circular Economy to face national and global challenges, take advantage of the synergies between mining and civil engineering-related industries, and strengthen the current development of sustainability in the broader sustainability initiative at PUC. We seek qualified candidates who can contribute to our academic community and society through their teaching, research, and professional services.

The Department of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering addresses the areas of Environmental Fluid Mechanics, Hydrology and Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, Biotechnology and Chemistry, and Geo-sciences. The Department of Construction Engineering and Management addresses the areas of Architectural/Building Engineering, Highway Engineering, Materials Science and Technology, Construction Processes and Technology, and Construction Project Management. The Department of Mining Engineering addresses the areas of: development and sustainability in the mining industry, and process optimization and smart mining. The Institute for Sustainable Development considers an area of transitions and transformations for sustainable development, with a special focus on innovation and technological changes in production, distribution and consumption systems, contributing to the adaptive capacities of society within the biosphere. Our most relevant initiatives include but are not limited to the Center for Concrete Innovation (http://grupohormigon.uc.cl/), UC Energy Research Center (http://energia.uc.cl/es/), Global Climate Change Center (https://cambioglobal.uc.cl/), Institute of Biological and Medical Engineering (https://ingenieriabiologicaymedica.uc.cl/es/), Center for Sustainable Urban Development (www.cedeus.cl), Timber Innovation Center (https://madera.uc.cl/es/), Research Center for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (http://www.fis.puc.cl/~cienuc/) and Research Center for Integrated Disaster Risk Management (https://www.cigiden.cl/), Center for Productivity and Sustainable Construction (https://www.cipycs.cl/), among others. All the departments are involved in a common Civil Engineering PhD Program, which considers two main research lines: (1) Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure and (2) Geosciences, Environment and Resources.

We are looking for applicants that can collaborate, complement, and expand these fields. We encourage applications showing outstanding analytical, computational and/or experimental skills that can interface with the existing strengths and initiatives within our Departments, Faculties and Institutes across the University.

Duties

High quality teaching (at engineering undergraduate and graduate levels), and conducting independent research. Additional duties include knowledge transfer, outreach, student counseling and university administrative tasks. The new position in Circular Economy in Civil and Mining Engineering should conduct research in topics such as applied to Civil Engineering and Mining Engineering:

Reduced Resource Consumption;
Intensified Product Use;
Extending Life of Products and Components;
Recycling;
Giving Resources New Life.

Requirements

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. degree in Engineering, Natural Sciences or a related discipline at the time of hiring with emphasis on Circular Economy, at the time of hiring. Due to the joint nature of the position, the applicant will have the opportunity and should be willing to work collaboratively with the Institute for Sustainable Development and the three Departments of the School of Engineering involved in this faculty position. The appointment requires the selected candidate to have half of her/his workload in each of the two units (Institute for Sustainable Development and School of Engineering), maintaining a balance regarding the contribution to both units. Previous postdoctoral or international academic experience should be stated in the application.

Candidates do not need to be fluent in Spanish at the time of application, but should be prepared to learn the language well enough to teach in Spanish in the short term (two years maximum). Fluency in English is a requirement.

If selected for the position, foreigners that apply from abroad must obtain the appropriate visa in their country of residence, to join the University faculty.

Application instructions

Applicants should submit the following documents to vacantes-academicas@ing.puc.cl (in the email subject line, please indicate: Faculty position in Circular Economy in Civil and Mining Engineering; see note A) by April 30th, 2025 (late applications will be considered until the position is filled).

A research statement (in English) indicating the immediate and long-term goals of the applicant’s research plan and detailing potential collaboration networks with other researchers and plans for interactions with scientists in Chile and other countries.
A teaching statement of purpose (in English) indicating why the applicant should be considered for the position and the plans for teaching. The applicant should be as specific as possible by providing examples of the plan to transfer knowledge to undergraduate and graduate students.
An updated curriculum vitae (in English, see note B).
If available, copies of five recent Web of Science publications that are relevant to the context of the application (see note C).
At least, three letters of recommendation, which must be e-mailed directly by the signatories to vacantes-academicas@ing.puc.cl.

Note A:
The applicant will get an automatic response from this email address confirming that the documents have been received.

Note B:
The CV must be organized as follows:i. Personal information: name, address, contact telephone number (with country and city codes), email address, web page (if any).ii. Education: all academic and professional degrees, indicating the granting institutions and dates. If the applicant is currently enrolled in a doctoral program, please indicate the expected date for the degree.iii. Educational experience (university or institution, courses taught and years).iv. Professional experience (employer, duties, years).v. Research:

List of Web of Science journal publications (see note C).
List of other publications such as reports, books or book chapters, conferences attended, research projects participated in, patents, etc.

vi. Other: awards, computer skills, languages, and any other relevant background information.

Note C:
Please avoid padding the list with other publications, such as those published in journals not indexed in the Web of Science database, conference presentations and alike.

Once the complete set of application materials has been received, the applicant will be contacted within two months after the application deadline and informed whether the application has been accepted for further consideration. If this initial screening is successful, the candidate will be asked to continue the process following the steps described in Appendix 1.

Further information

Additional information about the position can be obtained by emailing Miguel Torres, Associate Dean of the School of Engineering (mtorreto@uc.cl). For assistance with the online application form, please send an e-mail to: facultypositions.ing@uc.cl.

EEO/AAP Policy Statement

The Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile is committed to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, or marital status in its activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Moreover, according to the “Regulation for the Selection of Academics” of the Engineering School UC, in case of equal academic merits, the hiring of a female academic should be favored.

Other Chilean and University employment benefits may be found in:

Foreign workers in Chile: https://www.dt.gob.cl/portal/1626/w3-article-93693.html
University rules and regulations: http://direcciondedesarrolloacademico.uc.cl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=286&Itemid=178

All members of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile subscribe the Code of Ethics that can be found in https://www.uc.cl/codigodehonor

Appendix 1. Application steps

Interviews/Seminar:
1. Interview with the Selection Committee
2. Interview with faculty members of the School of Engineering and Institute for Sustainable Development.
3. Psychological Interview
4. Seminar (open to faculty members of the School of Engineering and Institute for Sustainable Development)

The interviews and seminar are generally carried out within a week.

2. Selection of the final candidate by the Department and the Selection Committee

3. Ratification of the selected candidate by the Council of the School of Engineering and Council of the Institute for Sustainable Development.

4.The selected candidate is informed (offer letter)

The time that elapses from the interviews until the final resolution is typically around two months.

FACULTY POSITION IN CLEAN ENERGY AND GREEN TECHNOLOGIES

The School of Engineering and the Institute for Sustainable Development (IDS) at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, one of the leading engineering academic institutions in Latin America and ranked among the top four emerging leaders for engineering education worldwide, invites outstanding candidates for a full-time joint faculty position in the area of clean energy and green technologies. The position is in any field relevant for clean energy, sustainability or green technologies.

Brief Context

In 2021, the IPCC published a new report warning about the clear possibility of surpassing the global warming of 1.5°C in the next decades if no immediate actions are taken. The massive deployment of clean energy and its use for a sustainable development is one the keys for stopping the climate change threat. Moreover, this threat has implications and interacts with several economic, social, political, and environmental dimensions included in the sustainable development goals of the UN. Net-zero emission goals, which have been proposed in several countries, require a radical change in the way the energy is produced, transformed and used. The electrification of several economy sectors, jointly with the decarbonization of the power systems, will be needed for these purposes, especially in Chile´s mining sector – a leading driver of Chile’s economic growth. Power-to-X and other technologies can significantly contribute to these processes, but a lot more research is needed in this field. Chile has one of the best worldwide conditions for producing clean energy, considering a diversity of renewable resources, which make it a natural laboratory from where new innovative research developments can be conducted. Energy intensive process engineering technologies in chemical and mining sectors need to move on to this green paradigm as well.

Duties

High-quality teaching (at undergraduate and graduate levels), and conducting independent research. Additional duties include knowledge transfer, outreach, and university administrative tasks. The new position should conduct teaching, research, technological innovation activities, and outreach in any area related to clean energy, sustainability or green technologies. Mathematical modeling and simulation skills related to those areas are desirable.

The selected candidate is expected to develop high quality research, support doctoral programs, and teach three courses per year related to clean energy, sustainability, or mathematical modeling related to those areas, including undergraduate and graduate courses (half of them for each academic unit).

It is also desired that the selected candidate gets involved in some of the research and development activities leaded by the IDS and/or the UC Energy Research Center, such as the 2038 UC decarbonization plan, the UC power-to-X pilot project, or the Green Ammonia as Energy Vector initiative.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in an engineering field related to clean energy, sustainability or green technologies. Due to the joint nature of the position, the applicant will have the opportunity and should be willing to work collaboratively with the IDS and one or more Departments of the School of Engineering. The appointment requires the selected candidate to have half of her/his workload in each of the two units (IDS and School of Engineering), maintaining a balance regarding the contribution to both units. Previous postdoctoral or international academic experience should be stated in the application.

If selected for the position, foreigners that apply from abroad must obtain the appropriate visa in their country of residence, to join the University faculty. Candidates do not need to be fluent in Spanish at the time of application, but should be prepared to learn the language well enough to teach in this language in the short term (two years maximum). English is a requirement.

Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to all aspects of academic life and the public good of the institution. They must be highly motivated to continuously improve their teaching skills, have a genuine interest in getting involved with our graduate programs (specially the doctoral program), and be able to develop and maintain an active research agenda leading to high-quality publications, securing research grants, generating and participating in interdisciplinary projects, leading scientific and industry-liaison initiatives, strengthening and creating national and international academic networks, etc. The candidate will also be expected to create new undergraduate and graduate courses and teach traditional courses in related areas.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following documents to vacantes-academicas@ing.puc.cl (in the email subject line, please indicate: Faculty position in Clean Energy and Green Technologies; see note A) by April 30^th, 2025 (late applications will be considered until the position is filled).

A research statement (in English) indicating the immediate and long-term goals of the applicant’s research plan and detailing potential collaboration networks with other researchers and plans for interactions with scientists in Chile and other countries.
A teaching statement of purpose (in English) indicating why the applicant should be considered for the position and the plans for teaching. The applicant should be as specific as possible by providing examples of the plan to transfer knowledge to undergraduate and graduate students.
An updated curriculum vitae (in English, see note B).
If available, copies of five recent Web of Science publications that are relevant to the context of the application (see note C).
At least, three letters of recommendation, which must be e-mailed directly by the signatories to vacantes-academicas@ing.puc.cl.

Note A:
The applicant will get a response from this email address confirming that the documents have been received.

Note B:
The CV must be organized as follows:

Personal information: name, address, contact telephone number (with country and city codes), email address, web page (if any).
Education: all academic and professional degrees, indicating the granting institutions and dates. If the applicant is currently enrolled in a doctoral program, please indicate the expected date for the degree.
Educational experience (university or institution, courses taught and years).
Professional experience (employer, duties, years).
Research:
1. List of Web of Science journal publications (see note C).
2. List of other publications such as reports, books or book chapters, conferences attended, research projects participated in, patents, etc.
Other: awards, computer skills, languages, and any other relevant background information.

Note C:
Please avoid padding the list with other publications, such as those published in journals not indexed in the Web of Science database, conference presentations and alike.

Once the complete set of application materials has been received, the applicant will be contacted within two months and informed whether the application has been accepted for further consideration. If this initial screening is successful, the candidate will be asked to continue the process following the steps described in Appendix 1.

Further information

EEO/AAP Policy Statement

Other Chilean and University employment benefits may be found in:

Foreign workers in Chile: https://www.dt.gob.cl/portal/1626/w3-article-93693.html
Labor laws in Chile: https://www.thisischile.cl/labor-laws-in-chile/?lang=en — Este sitio parece que ya no existe, será que quieren agregar: https://marcachile.cl/en/knowledge-science/ y/o https://www.bizlatinhub.com/employment-law-chile/
University rules and regulations: http://direcciondedesarrolloacademico.uc.cl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=286&Itemid=178

All members of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile subscribe the Code of Ethics that can be found in https://www.uc.cl/codigodehonor

Appendix 1. Application steps

Interviews/Seminar:
1. Interview with the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering
2. Interview with the Director of the IDS
3. Interview with faculty members and the Head of the Department that is closest to the candidate interests, within the School of Engineering
4. Interview with faculty members of the IDS
5. Interview with the Search Committee
6. Interview with the Technical Committee (IDS and School of Engineering)
7. Psychological Interview
8. Seminar (open to faculty members of the School of Engineering and the IDS and graduated student invited)

These interviews and presentation are generally carried out within a week.

Selection of the final candidate by the Technical Committee and the Search Committee
Approval the candidate by the School Council
The successful candidate is informed (offer letter)

The time that elapses from the interviews until the final resolution is around two months.

FACULTY POSITION IN WATER DESALINATION TECHNOLOGIES AND SYSTEMS

The School of Engineering and the Institute for Sustainable Development (IDS) at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC), one of the leading engineering academic institutions in Latin America, invites outstanding candidates for a full-time joint faculty position in the area of Water desalination technologies and systems at the Department of Hydraulics and Environmental Engineering (Departamento de Ingeniería Hidráulica y Ambiental, DIHA) and the IDS. This is a joint appointment position co-funded by the Endowment program at PUC through the Chair for Water Sustainability Antofagasta Minerals (Cátedra de Sustentabilidad Hídrica Antofagasta Minerals, CSHAM). Although this call is initially intended for candidates at the Assistant Professor level, exceptional applications at the Associate Professor level are also welcome.

Duties

High quality teaching (at engineering undergraduate and graduate levels), and conducting independent research. Additional duties include knowledge transfer, outreach, student counseling and university administrative tasks. The new position in Water desalination technologies and systems should conduct research in topics such as technologies and systems for water desalination and wastewater reuse, use of membranes and/or distillation processes, strategic topics in desalination science and technology, etc.

Teaching

At the undergraduate level, the candidate must develop teaching activity at both the DIHA and the IDS. Thus, the candidate should be able to teach an undergraduate course on environmental engineering or fluid mechanic. On the other hand, the undergraduate teaching activity of the candidate at the IDS should focus on teaching or co-teaching an interdisciplinary course on water resources or sustainability that would gather students from different careers at PUC. This course would cater to students from various disciplines at PUC, and will be integrated into the IDS academic program. Finally, at the graduate level, the candidate should teach an advanced course related to his or her research background. Overall, the candidate is expected to teach three courses per year, and join teaching groups according to their lines of development.

The candidate is expected to show proactivity and a willingness to work as a team, train and supervise graduate students (Master and Doctorate) at the School of Engineering, and eventually the IDS, once graduate programs are created. Minimum goals to be achieved in the first five years are as follows: i) positive teaching evaluations; ii) graduate three MS Students; and iii) supervise two PhD. students.

Research

The professor is expected to apply to national and international research funds. The candidate is expected to work together with investigators from the engineering school, as well as social sciences, economics, biology, ecology and other fields different from engineering that can enhance the activity related to the water research line of the IDS. Minimum goals to be achieved within the first five years are as follows: i) lead the application to a national or international research fund embracing faculty from the DIHA and IDS; and ii) publish eight WoS articles, with two of them being with co-authored with members of DIHA and IDS.

Knowledge transfer

The candidate is expected to carry out applied projects with public and private entities. Three projects for knowledge transfer are expected within the first five years.

Requirements

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering Materials Sciences, or a related field with emphasis on water desalination science and technology, wastewater reuse, membranes and/or distillation processes, or alike, at the time of hiring. Due to the nature of our School the applicant will have the opportunity and should be willing to work collaboratively with other Departments in the School of Engineering, and faculty members at IDS in areas such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, ecology and sociology, among others. The following are some examples of development areas highly welcomed:

Innovative experimental research to develop new low-cost separation processes.
Energy-efficient systems for robust water desalination/purification from seawater or brackish waters.
Investigation of the physical, chemical and electrical aspects related to water separation/purification and brine disposal.
Innovative methods and approaches for brine management under social and environmental constrains.

Previous experience in teaching and research, having led or participated in research and development projects, and having an experimental/technological approach based on the fundamentals of the discipline will be positively considered. Previous postdoctoral or international academic experience should be stated in the application.

If selected for the position, foreigners that apply from abroad must obtain the appropriate visa in their country of residence, to join the University faculty. Candidates do not need to be fluent in Spanish at the time of application, but should be prepared to learn the language well enough to teach in Spanish in the short term (two years maximum). Fluency in English is a requirement.

Application instructions

Applicants should submit the following documents to vacantes-academicas@ing.puc.cl (in the email subject line, please indicate: Faculty position in Water desalination technologies and systems; see note A) by April 30^th, 2025 (late applications will be considered until the position is filled).

A research statement (in English) indicating the immediate and long-term goals of the applicant’s research plan and detailing potential collaboration networks with other researchers and plans for interactions with scientists in Chile and other countries.
A teaching statement of purpose (in English) indicating why the applicant should be considered for the position and the plans for teaching. The applicant should be as specific as possible by providing examples of the plan to transfer knowledge to undergraduate and graduate students.
An updated curriculum vitae (in English, see note B).
If available, copies of five recent Web of Science publications that are relevant to the context of the application (see note C).
At least, three letters of recommendation, which must be e-mailed directly by the signatories to vacantes-academicas@ing.puc.cl.

Note A:
The applicant will get a response from this email address confirming that the documents have been received.

Note B:
The CV must be organized as follows:

Personal information: name, address, contact telephone number (with country and city codes), email address, web page (if any).
Education: all academic and professional degrees, indicating the granting institutions and dates. If the applicant is currently enrolled in a doctoral program, please indicate the expected date for the degree.
Educational experience (university or institution, courses taught and years).
Professional experience (employer, duties, years).
Research:
1. List of Web of Science journal publications (see note C).
2. List of other publications such as reports, books or book chapters, conferences attended, research projects participated in, patents, etc.
Other: awards, computer skills, languages, and any other relevant background information.

Note C:
Please avoid padding the list with other publications, such as those published in journals not indexed in the Web of Science database, conference presentations and alike.

Further information

EEO/AAP Policy Statement

Other Chilean and University employment benefits may be found in:

Foreign workers in Chile: https://www.dt.gob.cl/portal/1626/w3-article-93693.html
University rules and regulations: http://direcciondedesarrolloacademico.uc.cl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=286&Itemid=178

All members of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile subscribe the Code of Ethics that can be found in https://www.uc.cl/codigodehonor

Appendix 1. Application steps

Interviews/Seminar:
1. Interview with the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering
2. Interview with the Director of the Institute for Sustainable Development (IDS)
3. Interview with faculty members of the Department of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering
4. Interview with the Selection Committee
5. Psychological Interview
6. Seminar (open to faculty members of the School of Engineering)

The interviews and seminar are generally carried out within a week.

Selection of the final candidate by the Department and the Selection Committee
Ratification of the selected candidate by the School Council
The selected candidate is informed (offer letter)

The time that elapses from the interviews until the final resolution is typically around two months.

FACULTY POSITION IN AUTOMATION, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, AND DATA SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

The Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, one of the leading academic institutions in Latin America, ranked first in QS Latin America University Ranking 2022, invites outstanding candidates for a full-time faculty position in the area of automation, artificial intelligence, and data science in civil engineering.

Duties

High-quality teaching (at undergraduate and graduate levels), and conducting independent research. Upon progress in the academic career, expected additional duties include knowledge transfer, outreach, and university administrative tasks. The new position should conduct teaching (3 courses per year), research, and technological innovation activities in any area related to automation, artificial intelligence, and/or data science. The activities in these areas must be in the realm of Civil Engineering, and applied to various challenges faced in the context of the lifecycle of civil engineering projects and industry. Some of these challenges may relate to the following topics:

Construction Engineering and Management: the topics of interest in this field include, but are not limited to, machine learning (ML) applied to computer vision (e.g., automatically interpreting video data coming from jobsite web cameras, in order to recognize the type of work being done, assess productivity, identify safety risks, and inform work progress, among other tasks), data analysis (e.g., to improve risk analysis, predictive analytics, equipment and material management, construction planning, cost estimates, and process optimization), applications of AI and ML to Construction Engineering processes (e.g., automation of construction equipment, reduction of the need for construction labor and their exposure to dangerous and tedious work, and reduction of work variability), among others.
Hydraulics and Environmental Engineering: the topics of interest in this field include, but are not limited to, distributed and remote sensing technologies for continuous surveying and understanding the ecosystems of the earth and socio-environmental processes that are key for framing, designing, and executing civil engineering projects. Within this area, the successful candidate should be able to apply data science to improve natural hazard assessment, risk evaluations, or environmental analysis in engineering projects.
Structural and Geotechnical Engineering: the topics of interest in this field include, but are not limited to, the combined use of Non-Destructive Techniques (NDT) — such as Terrestrial Laser Scanner (TLS) and photogrammetry — interferometry of synthetic aperture radar imaging, artificial intelligence (AI) for digital twin development, automatic damage detection and distributed sensing, material characterization, data driven risk and resilience analysis of complex systems, data analytics of structural and geotechnical hazards, empirical evaluation of complex system fragilities and system functionalities, health monitoring and control of structures such as bridges, buildings, ports, dams, tailings dams, slopes, tunnels, etc.

The selected candidate is expected to develop a strong externally funded research program, participate of existing master and doctoral programs, and teach in average three courses per year. Two of these courses have to belong to the data science program taught by the computer science department, and the third course should be related to theory or applications in Civil Engineering according to the candidate’s expertise.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Ph.D., preferably in topics of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, Data Science, and/or have demonstrable expertise in these fields with applications to the Civil Engineering topics mentioned above. Due to the nature of this Faculty Position, the applicant will have the opportunity and should be willing to work collaboratively with other Departments in the Civil Engineering disciplines. Previous postdoctoral or international academic experience should be stated in the application.

Candidates do not need to be fluent in Spanish at the time of application, but should be prepared to learn the language well enough to teach in this language in a maximum of two years. English is a requirement.

Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to all aspects of academic life and the public good of the institution. They must be highly motivated to continuously improve their teaching skills, have a genuine interest in getting involved with our M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs, and be able to develop and maintain an active research agenda leading to high-quality publications, securing research grants, generating and participating in interdisciplinary projects, leading scientific and industry-liaison initiatives, strengthening and creating national and international academic networks, etc. The candidate will also be expected to create new undergraduate and graduate courses and teach traditional courses in related areas.

If selected for the position, foreigners that apply from abroad must obtain the appropriate visa in their country of residence, to join the University faculty.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following documents to vacantes-academicas@ing.puc.cl (in the email subject line, please indicate: Faculty Position in Automation, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science in Civil Engineering; see note A) by November 30th, 2023 (late applications will be considered until the position is filled).

A research statement (in English) indicating the immediate and long-term goals of the applicant’s research plan and detailing potential collaboration networks with other researchers and plans for interactions with scientists in Chile and other countries.
A teaching statement of purpose (in English) indicating why the applicant should be considered for the position and the plans for teaching. The applicant should be as specific as possible by providing examples of the plan to transfer knowledge to undergraduate and graduate students.
An updated curriculum vitae (in English, see note B).
If available, copies of five recent Web of Science publications that are relevant to the context of the application (see note C)

Note A:
The applicant will get an automatic response from this email address confirming that the documents have been received.

Note B:
The CV must be organized as follows:

Personal information: name, address, contact telephone number (with country and city codes), email address, web page (if any).
Education: all academic and professional degrees, indicating the granting institutions and dates. If the applicant is currently enrolled in a doctoral program, please indicate the expected date for the degree.
Educational experience (university or institution, courses taught and years).
Professional experience (employer, duties, years).
Research:

a. List of Web of Science journal publications (see note C).

b. List of other publications such as reports, books or book chapters, conferences attended, research projects participated in, patents, etc.

Other: awards, computer skills, languages, and any other relevant background information.

Note C:
Please avoid padding the list with other publications, such as those published in journals not indexed in the Web of Science database, conference presentations and alike.

Further information

Additional information can be obtained by emailing to vacantes-academicas@ing.puc.cl

EEO/AAP Policy Statement

Other Chilean and University employment benefits may be found in:

Foreign workers in Chile: https://www.dt.gob.cl/portal/1626/w3-article-93693.html
Labor laws in Chile: https://www.thisischile.cl/labor-laws-in-chile/?lang=en
University rules and regulations: http://direcciondedesarrolloacademico.uc.cl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=286&Itemid=178

All members of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile subscribe the Code of Ethics that can be found in https://www.uc.cl/codigodehonor

Appendix 1. Application steps

Interviews/Seminar:
1. Interview with faculty members of the School of Engineering
2. Interview with the Search Committee
3. Psychological Interview
4. Seminar (open to faculty members of the School of Engineering)

These interviews and presentation are generally carried out within a week.

Selection of the final candidate by the Department and the Search Committee
Approval the candidate by the School Council
The successful candidate is informed (offer letter)

The time that elapses from the interviews until the final resolution is around two months.

Faculty Position in Engineering Management for Sustainable Digital Transformation

The School of Engineering and the Institute for Sustainable Development (IDS) at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC), one of the leading academic institutions in Latin America, invites outstanding candidates for a full-time faculty position in the area of Engineering Management for Sustainable Digital Transformation. This is a joint appointment position at the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering in the School of Engineering and the IDS. The position is partially funded by the UC Endowment Program through the Entel Endowed Chair for Sustainable Digital Transformation. Although this call is initially intended for candidates at the Assistant Professor level, exceptional applications at the Associate Professor level are also welcome.

Duties

High quality teaching (at the undergraduate and graduate levels), and conducting independent research. Additional duties include knowledge transfer, outreach, student advising, and university administrative tasks. The selected applicant should conduct research and teaching in topics such as Sustainable Technology Management, Sustainable Digital Transformation, Sustainable Digital Business Models, Sustainable Technology-based Entrepreneurship, Technology-based Innovation for Sustainability, Sustainable Digital Strategy, Sustainable Digital Government, Digital Transformation for Corporate Sustainability, among others.

Teaching

At the undergraduate level, the candidate should develop teaching activity at both the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering and the IDS. In particular, the course at the IDS should cater to students from various disciplines and programs at UC. At the graduate level, the candidate is expected to teach an advanced course related to his or her research background. A successful applicant would teach three courses per year, and advise Master and PhD students at the School of Engineering, and eventually at the IDS.

Research

The selected candidate is expected to apply to national and international research grants, and publish in high quality journals. Additionally, a successful applicant is expected to work together with researchers from engineering, as well as from other fields, such as social science, economics, management, or natural sciences, that can enhance the activity related to research lines of the IDS.

Knowledge transfer

Carrying out applied projects with public and private entities is desirable.

Requirements

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. degree in Management, Organization, Innovation, Strategy, or related disciplines with emphasis on Sustainable Digital Transformation, at the time of hiring. Due to the nature of the position the applicant will have the opportunity and should be willing to work collaboratively with other Departments in the School of Engineering and the IDS in areas such as Sustainable Digital Transformation, Digital Transformation, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability, among others.

Previous experience in teaching and research, and having led or participated in research and development projects based on the fundamentals of the discipline will be positively considered. Previous postdoctoral or international academic experience should be stated in the application.

Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to all aspects of academic life and the common good of the institution. They must be highly motivated to continuously improve their teaching skills, have a genuine interest in getting involved with our graduate programs (specially the doctoral program) and be able to develop and maintain an active research agenda leading to high quality publications, securing research grants, generating and participating in interdisciplinary projects, leading scientific and industry-liaison initiatives, strengthening and creating national and international academic networks, etc. The selected candidate will also be expected to create new undergraduate and graduate courses and teach existing courses appropriate to the position.

If selected for the position, foreigners that apply from abroad must obtain the appropriate visa in their country of residence, to join the University faculty.

Application instructions

Applicants should submit the following documents to vacantes-academicas@ing.puc.cl (in the email subject line, please write: Faculty position in Engineering Management for Sustainable Digital Transformation; see note A) by December 31st, 2024 (late applications will be considered if the position is not filled after the first review).

A research statement (in English) indicating the immediate and long-term goals of the applicant’s research plan and detailing potential collaboration networks with other researchers and plans for interactions with scientists in Chile and other countries.
A teaching statement of purpose (in English) indicating why the applicant should be considered for the position and the plans for teaching. The applicant should be as specific as possible by providing examples of the plan to transfer knowledge to undergraduate and graduate students.
An updated curriculum vitae (in English, see note B).
If available, copies of five recent Web of Science publications that are relevant to the context of the application (see note C).
At least, three letters of recommendation, which must be e-mailed directly by the signatories to vacantes-academicas@ing.puc.cl.

Note A:
The applicant will get an automatic response from this email address confirming that the documents have been received.

a. List of Web of Science journal publications (see note C).

b. List of other publications such as reports, books or book chapters, conferences attended, research projects participated in, patents, etc.

vi. Other: awards, computer skills, languages, and any other relevant background information.

Note C:
Please avoid padding the list with other publications, such as those published in journals not indexed in the Web of Science database, conference presentations and alike.

Further information

Additional information can be obtained by emailing Tomás Reyes, Director of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (threyes@uc.cl).

EEO/AAP Policy Statement

The Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile is committed to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, or marital status in its activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. According to the “Regulation for the Selection of Academics” of the Engineering School UC, in case of equal academic merits, the hiring of a female academic should be favored.

Other Chilean and University employment benefits may be found in:

Foreign workers in Chile: https://www.dt.gob.cl/portal/1626/w3-article-93693.html
University rules and regulations: http://direcciondedesarrolloacademico.uc.cl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=286&Itemid=178

All members of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile subscribe the Code of Ethics that can be found in https://www.uc.cl/codigodehonor

Appendix 1. Application steps

Interviews/Seminar:

Interview with the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering
Interview with the Director of the IDS
Interview with faculty members and the chair of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Interview with faculty members of the IDS
Interview with the Selection Committee
Psychological Interview
Seminar (open to faculty members of the School of Engineering and the IDS)

The interviews and seminar are generally carried out within a week.

2. Selection of the final candidate by the Departments and the Selection Committee

3. Ratification of the selected candidate by the School Council

4. The selected candidate is informed (offer letter)

The time that elapses from the interviews until the final resolution is typically around two months.

Faculty Position in Computer Science for Sustainable Digital Transformation

The School of Engineering and the Institute for Sustainable Development (IDS) at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC), one of the leading academic institutions in Latin America, invites outstanding candidates for a full-time faculty position in the area of Computer Science for Sustainable Digital Transformation. This is a joint appointment position at the Department of Computer Science in the School of Engineering and the IDS. The position is partially funded by the UC Endowment Program through the Entel Endowed Chair for Sustainable Digital Transformation. Although this call is initially intended for candidates at the Assistant Professor level, exceptional applications at the Associate Professor level are also welcome.

Duties

High quality teaching (at the undergraduate and graduate levels), and conducting independent research. Additional duties include knowledge transfer, outreach, student advising, and university administrative tasks. The selected applicant should conduct research and teaching in topics such as Information Systems for Sustainable Development, Sustainable Digital Transformation, Digital Innovation for Sustainability, Sustainability of Digital Technologies, Sustainable Digital Government, among others.

Teaching

Research

Knowledge transfer

Carrying out applied projects with public and private entities is desirable.

Requirements

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. degree in Information Systems or Computer Science with emphasis on Sustainable Digital Transformation, at the time of hiring. Due to the nature of the position the applicant will have the opportunity and should be willing to work collaboratively with other Departments in the School of Engineering and the IDS in areas such as Sustainable Digital Transformation, Digital Transformation, Sustainable Development, among others.

If selected for the position, foreigners that apply from abroad must obtain the appropriate visa in their country of residence, to join the University faculty.

Application instructions

Applicants should submit the following documents to vacantes-academicas@ing.puc.cl (in the email subject line, please write: Faculty position in Computer Science for Sustainable Digital Transformation; see note A) by December 31st, 2024 (late applications will be considered if the position is not filled after the first review).

A research statement (in English) indicating the immediate and long-term goals of the applicant’s research plan and detailing potential collaboration networks with other researchers and plans for interactions with scientists in Chile and other countries.
A teaching statement of purpose (in English) indicating why the applicant should be considered for the position and the plans for teaching. The applicant should be as specific as possible by providing examples of the plan to transfer knowledge to undergraduate and graduate students.
An updated curriculum vitae (in English, see note B).
If available, copies of five recent Web of Science publications that are relevant to the context of the application (see note C).
At least, three letters of recommendation, which must be e-mailed directly by the signatories to vacantes-academicas@ing.puc.cl.

Note A:
The applicant will get an automatic response from this email address confirming that the documents have been received.

a. List of Web of Science journal publications (see note C).

b. List of other publications such as reports, books or book chapters, conferences attended, research projects participated in, patents, etc.

vi. Other: awards, computer skills, languages, and any other relevant background information.

Note C:
Please avoid padding the list with other publications, such as those published in journals not indexed in the Web of Science database, conference presentations and alike.

Further information

Additional information can be obtained by emailing Valeria Herskovic, Director of the Department of Computer Science (vherskovic@uc.cl).

EEO/AAP Policy Statement

The Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile is committed to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, or marital status in its activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. According to the “Regulation for the Selection of Academics” of the Engineering School UC, in case of equal academic merits, the hiring of a female academic should be favored.

Other Chilean and University employment benefits may be found in:

Foreign workers in Chile: https://www.dt.gob.cl/portal/1626/w3-article-93693.html
University rules and regulations: http://direcciondedesarrolloacademico.uc.cl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=286&Itemid=178

All members of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile subscribe the Code of Ethics that can be found in https://www.uc.cl/codigodehonor

Appendix 1. Application steps

Interviews/Seminar:

Interview with the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering
Interview with the Director of the IDS
Interview with faculty members and the chair of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Interview with faculty members of the IDS
Interview with the Selection Committee
Psychological Interview
Seminar (open to faculty members of the School of Engineering and the IDS)

The interviews and seminar are generally carried out within a week.

2. Selection of the final candidate by the Departments and the Selection Committee

3. Ratification of the selected candidate by the School Council

4. The selected candidate is informed (offer letter)

The time that elapses from the interviews until the final resolution is typically around two months.

Faculty Position in Energy and Thermal Systems

The School of Engineering at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, one of the leading engineering academic institutions in Latin America, invites outstanding candidates for a full-time faculty position in the area of Energy and Thermal Systems at the Mechanical Engineering Department. Although this call is initially intended for candidates at the Assistant Professor level, exceptional applications at the Associate Professor level are also welcome.

The position we are offering focuses on the disciplinary aspects of Mechanical Engineering related to Thermal and Energy Systems, ideally from a thermodynamic perspective with a clear relation to energy conversion processes in technological devices. The research developed will be complementary to the energy-related positions that currently exist in the Mechanical Engineering.

Examples of possible topics of interest for this position are (but not limited to) generation and utilization of thermal energy, power generation systems either based fuels or renewable energies, production and use of synthetic fuels, instrumentation and control of thermal systems, renewable energy technologies, introduction of efficient thermal technologies to industrial processes, hybrid systems, and others. The focus of the position is the energy conversion and utilization chain from the study of energy resources, conversion technologies, to the use of thermal energy in industrial processes or other energy utilization applications in society.

Duties: Applicants are expected to conduct high-quality teaching -at both engineering undergraduate and graduate levels- and conduct independent research on one or more of the topics suggested in the previous paragraph. Additional duties include consulting with industry, knowledge transfer, outreach, student counseling and university administrative tasks.

Requirements: Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar disciplines at the time of hiring. Due to the nature of our School, the applicant will join the Mechanical Engineering Department although it is expected to work collaboratively with the UC Energy Center and other academic departments at the School of Engineering.

Previous postdoctoral or international academic experience should be stated in the application.

Candidates do not need to be fluent in Spanish at the time of application but should be prepared to learn the language well enough to teach in Spanish in the short term (two years maximum). Fluency in English is a requirement.

If selected for the position, foreigners that apply from abroad must obtain the appropriate visa in their country of residence, to join the University faculty.

Application instructions

Applicants should submit the following documents to vacantes-academicas@ing.puc.cl (in the email subject line, please indicate: Faculty position in Energy and Thermal Systems; see note A) by December 31st, 2024 (late applications will be considered until the position is filled).

A research statement (in English) indicating the immediate and long-term goals of the applicant’s research plan and detailing potential collaboration networks with other researchers and plans for interactions with scientists in Chile and other countries.
A teaching statement of purpose (in English) indicating why the applicant should be considered for the position and the plans for teaching. The applicant should be as specific as possible by providing examples of the plan to transfer knowledge to undergraduate and graduate students.
An updated curriculum vitae (in English, see note B).
If available, copies of five recent Web of Science publications that are relevant to the context of the application (see note C). 5. At least, three letters of recommendation, which must be e-mailed directly by the signatories to vacantes-academicas@ing.puc.cl.

Note A:
The applicant will get an automatic response from this email address confirming that the documents have been received.

Note B:
The CV must be organized as follows:

Personal information: name, address, contact telephone number (with country and city codes), email address, web page (if any).
Education: all academic and professional degrees, indicating the granting institutions and dates. If the applicant is currently enrolled in a doctoral program, please indicate the expected date for the degree.
Educational experience (university or institution, courses taught and years).
Professional experience (employer, duties, years).
Research:
- List of Web of Science journal publications (see note C).
- List of other publications such as reports, books or book chapters, conferences attended, research projects participated in, patents, etc.

6. Other: awards, computer skills, languages, and any other relevant background information.

Note C:
Please avoid padding the list with other publications, such as those published in journals not indexed in the Web of Science database, conference presentations and alike.

Further information

Additional information can be requested by writing to vacantes-academicas@ing.puc.cl.

EEO/AAP Policy Statement

The Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile is committed to providing equal employment opportunities, fostering an inclusive, diverse and fraternal community, and promoting the academic development of women and men.

Other Chilean and University employment benefits may be found in: · Foreign workers in Chile: https://www.dt.gob.cl/portal/1626/w3-article-93693.html

· University rules and regulations: http://direcciondedesarrolloacademico.uc.cl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=286&Itemid=178

All members of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile subscribe the Code of Ethics that can be found in https://www.uc.cl/codigodehonor

Appendix 1. Application steps

1) Interviews/Seminar:

a. Interview with the Selection Committee

b. Interview with faculty members of the Mechanical Engineering Department.

c. Psychological Interview

d. Seminar (open to faculty members of the School of Engineering)

The interviews and seminar are generally carried out within a week.

2) Selection of the final candidate by the Department and the Selection Committee

3) Ratification of the selected candidate by the School Council

4) The selected candidate is informed (offer letter)

The time that elapses from the interviews until the final resolution is typically around two months.

Faculty Position in Engineering and Society for Responsible Design

The School of Engineering and the School of Design at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, one of the leading engineering academic institutions in Latin America, invites outstanding candidates for a full-time faculty position in the area of Engineering and Society. This is a joint appointment in the Area of Engineering Design in the School of Engineering and the School of Design. Although this call is initially intended for candidates at the Assistant Professor level, exceptional applications at the Associate Professor level are also welcome.

Duties

High quality research and teaching in engineering and design both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additional duties include knowledge transfer, outreach, student counseling and university administrative tasks. The new position in Engineering and Society for Responsible Design should conduct research in topics such as Science and Technology Studies (STS), Public Engagement in Science and Technology, Citizen Participation Technologies, Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI), and Engineering and Design Education.

Requirements

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. degree, or be near completion of their doctorate, in Science and Technology Studies, Engineering, Design or a related field with focus on Science, Technology, and Society (STS), Citizen participation in scientific and technological issues, Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) with a Human-centered design point of view and have demonstrated research and teaching potential in the intersection between Engineering and Society. Due to the nature of our School the applicant will have the opportunity and should be willing to work collaboratively with other Departments in the School of Engineering in areas such as social implications of technology, human-centered design, and education research. Given the interdisciplinary scope of the position, applicants can come from either engineering, social sciences, or design provided they have postgraduate studies in Science and Technology Studies. Previous postdoctoral or international academic experience should be stated in the application.

Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to all aspects of academic life and public good of the institution. They must be highly motivated to continuously improve their teaching skills, have a genuine interest in getting involved with our graduate programs (specially the doctoral program) and be able to develop and maintain an active research agenda leading to high quality publications, securing research grants, generating and participating in interdisciplinary projects, leading scientific and industry-liaison initiatives, strengthening and creating national and international academic networks, etc. The candidate will also be expected to create new undergraduate and graduate courses and teach traditional courses in related areas such as Social and Technical Foundations of Innovation, Anthro Design, Visual thinking, and/or Knowledge, Culture and Technology in the Engineering school and Theories, Strategies and Research Methodologies Applied to Design; Design, Technology and Society and/or Design for Social and Environmental Justice in the Design School.

If selected for the position, foreigners that apply from abroad must obtain the appropriate visa in their country of residence, to join the University faculty.

Application instructions

Applicants should submit the following documents to vacantes-academicas@ing.puc.cl (in the email subject line, please indicate: Faculty position in Engineering and Society for Responsible Design; see note A) by February 28^th, 2025 (late applications will be considered until the position is filled).

A research statement (in English) indicating the immediate and long-term goals of the applicant’s research plan and detailing potential collaboration networks with other researchers and plans for interactions with scientists in Chile and other countries.
A teaching statement of purpose (in English) indicating why the applicant should be considered for the position and the plans for teaching. The applicant should be as specific as possible by providing examples of the plan to transfer knowledge to undergraduate and graduate students.
An updated curriculum vitae (in English, see note B).
If available, copies of five recent Web of Science publications that are relevant to the context of the application (see note C).
At least, three letters of recommendation, which must be e-mailed directly by the signatories to vacantes-academicas@ing.puc.cl.

Note A:
The applicant will get an automatic response from this email address confirming that the documents have been received.

a. List of Web of Science journal publications (see note C).

b. List of other publications such as reports, books or book chapters, conferences attended, research projects participated in, patents, etc.

vi. Other: awards, computer skills, languages, and any other relevant background information.

Note C:
Please avoid padding the list with other publications, such as those published in journals not indexed in the Web of Science database, conference presentations and alike.

Further information

Additional information can be obtained by emailing the Area Chair, Catalina Cortázar, catalinacortazar@uc.cl

EEO/AAP Policy Statement

Other Chilean and University employment benefits may be found in:

Foreign workers in Chile: https://www.dt.gob.cl/portal/1626/w3-article-93693.html
University rules and regulations: http://direcciondedesarrolloacademico.uc.cl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=286&Itemid=178

All members of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile subscribe the Code of Ethics that can be found in https://www.uc.cl/codigodehonor

Appendix 1. Application steps

Interviews/Seminar:
1. Interview with the Selection Committee
2. Interview with faculty members of the Area of Engineering Design and representatives from the School of Design
3. Psychological Interview
4. Seminar (open to faculty members of the School of Engineering)

The interviews and seminar are generally carried out within a week.

Selection of the final candidate by the Area of Engineering Design, the School of Design, and the Selection Committee
Ratification of the selected candidate by the School Council
The selected candidate is informed (offer letter)

The time that elapses from the interviews until the final resolution is typically around two months.

Faculty Position in Environmental Science and Public Policy

The School of Engineering at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, one of the leading engineering academic institutions in Latin America, invites outstanding candidates for a full-time faculty position in the area of Environmental Science and Public Policy at the Department of Hydraulics and Environmental Engineering and the School of Government, with a special focus on academics with strong credentials in data science. Although this call is initially intended for candidates at the Assistant Professor level, exceptional applications at the Associate Professor level are also welcome

Duties

High-quality teaching (at engineering undergraduate and graduate levels) and conducting independent research. Additional duties include knowledge transfer, outreach, student counseling and university administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will combine a comprehensive understanding of environmental systems and their corresponding institutional contexts, the application of data science technologies for their description and analysis/modelling, and a strong interest in applying the obtained results to inform public policy.

Teaching

The candidate must develop teaching activities at the undergraduate level at the DIHA and the EG. Thus, the candidate should be able to teach an undergraduate course on environmental engineering. On the other hand, the undergraduate teaching activity of the candidate at the EG should focus on teaching or co-teaching an interdisciplinary course on environmental public policy that would gather students from different careers at PUC. This course would cater to students from various disciplines at PUC and will be integrated into the EG academic program. Finally, at the graduate level, the candidate should teach an advanced course related to his or her research background, ideally focusing on environmental data science. Overall, the candidate is expected to teach three courses per year and join teaching groups according to their lines of development.

The candidate is expected to show proactivity and a willingness to work as a team and train and supervise graduate students (Master and Doctorate) at the School of Engineering and the EG.

Research

Knowledge transfer

The candidate is expected to conduct applied projects with public and private entities

Requirements

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a related field, at the time of hiring. It is expected that the research of the applicant can show expertise in the application of data science -broadly defined- for the description, understanding and/or modelling of environmental systems. Even though it is not considered a requirement at the time of application for the position, the candidate is expected to be committed to developing a direct or multidisciplinary application of its insights on environmental public policy. Due to the nature of our university, the applicant will have the opportunity and should be willing to work collaboratively with other Departments in the School of Engineering and faculty members at the School of Government in areas such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, ecology, and all the social sciences represented at EG, among others. The following are some examples of development areas highly welcomed:

Develop and apply predictive models and advanced technologies (AI, machine learning, IoT, UAVs, remote sensing).
Conduct data-intensive research in areas such as water environmental quality, climate change, and ecosystem resilience.
Contribute to developing evidence-based public policies to address socio-environmental concerns such as climate change, water security, ecosystem resilience, water-food-energy nexus, and public health.
Manage cloud-based environmental data and workflows, develop open-source software, and produce training materials.

If selected for the position, foreigners that apply from abroad must obtain the appropriate visa in their country of residence, to join the University faculty.

Application instructions

Applicants should submit their application through the website: https://tinyurl.com/2s3s6e2d (note A) by June 15th, 2025 (late applications will be considered until the position is filled). Please select “Faculty position in Environmental Science and Public Policy” in the application form and consider that you will be required to provide the following information:

A research statement (in English) indicating the immediate and long-term goals of the applicant’s research plan and detailing potential collaboration networks with other researchers and plans for interactions with scientists in Chile and other countries.
A teaching statement of purpose (in English) indicating why the applicant should be considered for the position and the plans for teaching. The applicant should be as specific as possible by providing examples of the plan to transfer knowledge to undergraduate and graduate students.
An updated curriculum vitae (in English, see note B).
If available, copies of five recent Web of Science publications that are relevant to the context of the application (see note C).
At least, three letters of recommendation, which must be e-mailed directly by the signatories to facultypositions.ing@uc.cl.

Note A:
The applicant will get an email confirming that the documents have been received.

v. Research:

a. List of Web of Science journal publications (see note C).

b. List of other publications such as reports, books or book chapters, conferences attended, research projects participated in, patents, etc.

vi. Other: awards, computer skills, languages, and any other relevant background information.

Note C:
Please avoid padding the list with other publications, such as those published in journals not indexed in the Web of Science database, conference presentations and alike.

Further information

Additional information can be obtained by emailing the Department Chair, Prof. Wernher Brevis (wbrevis@uc.cl). For assistance with the online application form, please send an e-mail to: facultypositions.ing@uc.cl.

For information concerning the benefits for academics of the Faculty of Engineering, please see: https://tinyurl.com/cp8hnnsk

EEO/AAP Policy Statement

Other Chilean and University employment benefits may be found in:

Foreign workers in Chile: https://www.dt.gob.cl/portal/1626/w3-article-93693.html
University rules and regulations: http://direcciondedesarrolloacademico.uc.cl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=286&Itemid=178

All members of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile subscribe the Code of Ethics that can be found in https://www.uc.cl/codigodehonor

Appendix 1. Application steps

Interviews/Seminar:
1. Interview with the Selection Committee
2. Interview with faculty members of the Department of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering
3. Interview with the Director of the School of Government (EG)
4. Psychological Interview
5. Seminar (open to faculty members of the School of Engineering)

The interviews and seminar are generally carried out within a week.

Selection of the final candidate by the Department and the Selection Committee
Ratification of the selected candidate by the School Council
The selected candidate is informed (offer letter)

The time that elapses from the interviews until the final resolution is typically around two months.