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  • Faculty Positions in Electrical Engineering

    The School of Engineering 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 candidates to apply for three full-time faculty positions in the Electrical Engineering Department. Outstanding candidates in all areas of Electrical Engineering are encouraged to apply.

    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 positions should conduct teaching, research, and technological innovation activities in any area related to Electrical Engineering.

    The selected candidates are expected to develop a strong externally funded research program, support doctoral programs, and teach three courses per year in the Electrical Engineering Department.

     

    Requirements

    Applicants must hold a Ph.D., preferably in Electrical Engineering or related disciplines 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. 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 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, 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 must teach undergraduate and graduate courses offered by the Electrical Engineering Department. They will also be expected to create new courses.

    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 positions in Electrical Engineering; see note A) by July 31st, 2023 (late applications will be considered until the positions are filled).

    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 positions 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. The applicant should list undergraduate and graduate courses she/he is willing to teach.
    3. An updated curriculum vitae (in English, see note B).
    4. If available, copies of 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 a 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:

     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 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 to mnegrete@ing.puc.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 gender, race, color, creed, religion, origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, or marital status in its activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs.

    Other Chilean and University employment benefits may be found in:

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

    Appendix 1. Application steps

    1)     Interviews/Seminar:

    1. Seminar (open to faculty members of the School of Engineering)
    2. Interview with faculty members and the Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering
    3. Interview with the Selection Committee
    4. Psychological Interview

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

    3)     Approval by the Faculty Council

    4)     The successful candidate is informed (offer letter)

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

  • Faculty Position in Astronomical Instrumentation

    The School of Engineering at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, one of the leading engineering academic institutions in Latin America, invites outstanding candidates to apply for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant or Associate level in the area of Astronomical Instrumentation (AI) at the Department of Electrical Engineering. Exceptional candidates in other areas of electrical engineering will be considered as well. The applicants must have a demonstrated ability and commitment to excellence in independent research and teaching. Previous experience in teaching and research, having led or participated in research and development projects, and having a technological or experimental approach based on the foundations of the discipline are desired.

    The successful candidate is expected to carry out teaching not only in AI but also in topics related to the fundamentals of instrumentation, such as electromagnetics, electronics, control, and optics. Research topics other than AI, are also welcomed, especially with other disciplines of engineering, physics and astronomy.

    Duties

    High quality teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels primarily at the Department of Electrical Engineering and conducting independent research are mandatory. Additional duties include knowledge transfer, outreach, and university administrative tasks.

    Requirements

    Applicants are required to hold a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics, Astrophysics, or related fields at the time of hiring. The search is open to all areas of astronomical instrumentation, defined as experimental hardware and software developments for the study of the cosmos and aerospace exploration. These areas include but are not limited to: visible and near-infrared spectroscopy and imaging, adaptive optics, millimetric astronomy, data processing and astronomical simulations based on high performance computing. The successful candidate will be affiliated with the Center of Astro Engineering (AIUC, www.aiuc.puc.cl), an interdisciplinary initiative of the Faculties of Engineering and Physics, created to promote the development of astronomical technology in Chile, taking advantage of the presence of major international observatories in the country.

    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 successful candidates may also be expected to create new undergraduate and graduate courses and teach traditional courses in related areas.

    The Chilean scientific community has access to world class astronomical facilities present in the country, 10% of the observing time of all telescopes installed in Chile is reserved to the Chilean community.

    Application instructions

    Applicants should submit the following documents to vacantes-academicas@ing.puc.cl (in the email subject line, please indicate: Faculty position in Astronomical Instrumentation; see note A) by December 31th, 2022 (late applications will be considered until the position is filled):

    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 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: 

    1. Personal information: name, address, contact telephone number (with country and city codes), email address, web page (if any). 
    2. 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. 
    3. Educational experience (university or institution, courses taught and years). 
    4. Professional experience (employer, duties, years). 
    5. 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. 
    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. 

    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, Professor Matias Negrete, mnegrete@ing.puc.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 gender, race, color, creed, religion, origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, or marital status in its activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs.

    Other Chilean and University employment benefits may be found in:

    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 and the Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering
      2. Interview with the Selection Committee
      3. Psychological Interview
      4. Seminar (open to faculty members of the School of Engineering)
    • Selection of the final candidate by the Department and the Selection Committee
    • Approval by the Faculty Council
    • The successful candidate is informed (offer letter)

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

  • Faculty Position in Sustainable Development in Mining

    The School of Engineering 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 [i], invites outstanding candidates for a full-time faculty position in the area of Sustainable Development in Mining at the Department of Mining Engineering. 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 Sustainable Development in Mining should conduct research in topics such as mining processes for reducing energy consumption and use of renewable energy sources, efficiency in the usage of water resources in the mining industry and reduction of the hydric footprint, circular economy along the value chain of the mining industry, minimization of environmental impact of mining operations and reduction of the environmental footprint, and LCA studies in the mining sector. Regarding teaching is expected that duties will include teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses on Sustainable Development in Mining and Environmental Management in the Mining Sector.

    Requirements

    Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. degree in Engineering or Natural Sciences or Mathematics, with emphasis on Sustainable Development, 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 in areas such as: Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Chemical Engineering and Bioprocesses, Institute for Mathematical and Computational Engineering, or the Institute for Sustainable Development.

    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). 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.

    It is of special interest for the Department of Mining Engineering to promote the University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Thus, applications from female candidates are highly valued.

    Application instructions

    Applicants should submit the following documents to vacantes-academicas@ing.puc.cl (in the email subject line, please indicate: Faculty position in Sustainable Development in Mining; see note A) by November 30th, 2022 (late applications will be considered until the position is filled).

    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 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:

    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 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 Juan Carlos Salas, e-mail jcsalasm@uc.cl

    [i] MIT News (March 27, 2018): http://news.mit.edu/2018/reimagining-and-rethinking-engineering-education-0327

    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:

    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:
      1. Interview with faculty members of the Department of Mining Engineering
      2. Interview with the Selection Committee
      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.

    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 Deep Technologies in Bioengineering

    The School of Engineering 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 faculty position in Deep Technologies in Bioengineering.

    The position is presented by the Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering (DIQB) of the School of Engineering of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, in conjunction with the Institute for Biological and Medical Engineering (IIBM) of the Schools of Engineering, Medicine and Biological Sciences, the Institute for Mathematical and Computational Engineering, and the Millenium Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy. The position will have primary affiliation at the DIQB and the secondary affiliation will be defined by the Schools according to the research area of the selected candidate.

    The objective of this call is to promote applied research focused on bioengineering of biotherapeutic molecules, including areas such as a) the discovery and development of biotherapeutic molecules such as drugs and vaccines, b) their modeling and rational design using machine learning or c) the productive optimization of biotherapeutical bioprocesses.

    Research areas of interest may include for example but not limited to 

    – Mammalian cell engineering for production of biomolecules or vaccines

    – Cell-free systems for production of therapeutics

    – Technologies for delivering of nucleic acids and viral particles 

    – Structural biology and engineering of therapeutic proteins 

    – Computational design of biotherapeutic molecules 

    – Analysis of genomic and multiomic big data focused on the discovery of new therapeutics

    – Development of methods and techniques of statistical learning or data science applied to biotherapeutics 

    – Simulation and control of bioprocesses assisted by machine learning 

    – Artificial intelligence applied to design of biological systems in biomedicine 

    – Optimization of production processes or separation of biotherapeutics or vaccines 

    – Design of plants and bioprocesses of biotherapeutic compounds 

    – Simulation and modeling of production processes of biotherapeutic compounds 

    – Design and execution of pre-clinical studies to evaluate safety and efficacy of drugs and vaccines 

    – Implementation of methodologies according to good manufacturing practices

    Duties

    The position will require undergraduate and graduate teaching. It is expected to contribute with courses to the Major in Biological Engineering and the Diploma of Civil Engineering in Biotechnology, depending on its area of specialization. They might include courses such as Design in Biological Engineering, Design of Biological Processes, Industrial Biotechnology, Fundamentals in Biotechnology, Experimental Design and Multivariate Analysis, among others. This position might create new interdisciplinary postgraduate courses contributing to the postgraduate programs of each academic unit. The position might also create and participate in certificates and diplomas in the field of biotherapeutics engineering, bioinformatics and computational biology, or the industrial development of biological products. This position will finally participate in several masters and doctoral 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 a Ph.D. in Biomedicine, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology or related areas. Undergraduate studies in biological engineering, biotechnology, biochemistry, bioinformatics or pharmaceutical chemistry are also expected.

    The position will be part of an interdisciplinary environment, where he/she will be able to interact with academics in diverse research areas from chemical engineering, industrial, environmental and food biotechnology, to biomedical engineering, protein engineering, bioinformatics and computational biology, microbiology and immunology, among several others. Depending on its background, the position might participate at the vaccine development laboratory at the PUC Innovation Center.

    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.

    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 Deep Technologies in Bioengineering; see note A) by February 28th, 2023 (late applications will be considered until the position is filled). 

    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 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: 

    1. Personal information: name, address, contact telephone number (with country and city codes), email address, web page (if any). 
    2. 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. 
    3. Educational experience (university or institution, courses taught and years). 
    4. Professional experience (employer, duties, years). 
    5. 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. 
    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. 

    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 

    Further information may be obtained by emailing the Director at DIQB, Dr. Ricardo Pérez (perez@ing.puc.cl), or the Director of the Major in Biological Engineering program, Dr. Daniel Garrido (dgarridoc@ing.puc.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.

    Other Chilean and University employment benefits may be found in: 

    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:
    • Interview with faculty members and the Head of the Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering
    • Interview with faculty members and the Head of the Institute for Biological and Medical Engineering
    • Interview with faculty members and the Head of the Institute for Mathematical and Computational Engineering
    • Interview with members and the Head of the Millenium Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy

    2. Interview with the Search Committee of the Faculty of Engineering

    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.

    5. Selection of the final candidate by the Departments and the Search Committee

    6. Approval the candidate by the Faculty Council

    7. 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 Computer Science

    The School of Engineering 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 faculty position in computer science.

    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, and technological innovation activities in one or more of the following areas:

    • Theoretical computer science: including algorithms, data structures, computational complexity, information theory, automata theory, cryptography, among others.
    • Artificial intelligence: reasoning, knowledge representation, planning, learning, natural language processing, perception, computer vision, recommendation systems, speech recognition, automated decision-making, human-centered AI, ethical aspects of AI, among others.
    • Computing systems: operating systems, computer networks, distributed computing, parallel computing, cloud computing, high-performance computing, among others.
    • Software Engineering: definition, implementation, assessment, measurement, management, change, and improvement of the software life cycle process, testing, quality assurance, web and mobile development, among others.
    • Information Technology: decision support systems, information systems, information science, modeling and automation, information management, integration and deployment, among others. 
    • Human-centered computing: human-computer interaction and interfaces, cognitive computing, information science, user experience, conceptual modeling, social information systems, among others.

    The selected candidate is expected to develop a strong externally funded research program, support doctoral programs, and teach three courses per year, at least two of these courses should belong to the bachelor of science in computer science program, and another course according to their expertise in the previously mentioned topics.

    Requirements

    Applicants must hold a Ph.D., preferably in Computer Science. 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. 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 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.

    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 Computer Science; see note A) by January 3rd, 2023 (late applications will be considered until the position is filled). 

    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 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: 

    1. Personal information: name, address, contact telephone number (with country and city codes), email address, web page (if any). 
    2. 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. 
    3. Educational experience (university or institution, courses taught and years). 
    4. Professional experience (employer, duties, years). 
    5. 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. 
    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. 

    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 

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

    Other Chilean and University employment benefits may be found in: 

    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:
      1. Interview with faculty members and the Head of the Departament of Computer Science
      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.

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

    3. Approval the candidate by the Faculty Council

    4. 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 Automation, Artificial Intelligence, and DataScience in Technology and Industry

    The School of Engineering 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 faculty position in the area of automation, artificial intelligence, and data science in technology and industry.

    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, and technological innovation activities in any area related to artificial intelligence, and/or data science as well as one or more of the following technological or industrial topics:

    • Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in Mining Engineering,  including applications in ore processing, transportation, open pit development, underground mining, mine planning and mineral economy.
    • Cryptocurrencies and New Financial Technologies, with focus on cryptocurrencies and blockchain applications for finance, fintech, and related areas.
      • Data-driven engineering of biological systems, including, but not limited, to analysis of big ‘omics’ data (genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, fenomics, among others), modeling of biological networks (e.g., metabolic and transcriptional regulatory networks), protein engineering (e.g., folding and structure prediction), molecular dynamics simulation, chemoinformatics, drug design, among others.
      • Cybersecurity, including but not limited to cryptography, privacy, and data protection, software security, blockchain, computer forensics, smart contracts, data integrity, and their intersection with data science or artificial intelligence.
    • Health Data Science, with a focus on understanding the causes and effects of diseases, predicting their behavior, and understanding people’s health behaviors, among others.
    • Generative models for content creation, including domains such as automatic generation of music, speech, images, video, or text using state-of-the-art generative deep learning-based architectures such as VAEs, GANs, Flow, and Diffusion-based models.
      • Analytical Social Sciences, including, but not limited, to topics like the use of social networks data, and other sources, to assess opinions, society trends in important topics, design and analysis of voting systems, in the context of a “digital democracy”. Also considered are topics related to the analysis of social choice in different contexts, with the support of game theoretical models, and the like.
    • Interaction Design, including domains, such as mobile interaction, interactive surfaces, social computing, ubiquitous computing, human-centered design, collaborative technologies, and affective computing.

     

    The selected candidate is expected to develop a strong externally funded research program, support doctoral programs, and teach three courses per year, two of these courses have to belong to the data science program taught by the computer science department, and another course according to their expertise in the previously mentioned topics. 

    Requirements

    Applicants must hold a Ph.D., preferably in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and/or have demonstrable expertise in these fields. 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. 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 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.

    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 DataScience in Technology and Industry; see note A) by February 28th, 2023 (late applications will be considered until the position is filled). 

    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 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: 

    1. Personal information: name, address, contact telephone number (with country and city codes), email address, web page (if any). 
    2. 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. 
    3. Educational experience (university or institution, courses taught and years). 
    4. Professional experience (employer, duties, years). 
    5. 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. 
    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. 

    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 

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

    Other Chilean and University employment benefits may be found in: 

    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:
      1. Interview with faculty members and the Head of the Departament of Computer Science
      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.

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

    3. Approval the candidate by the Faculty Council

    4. 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 Mine Planning

    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 Mine Planning at the Department of Mining Engineering. Although this call is initially intended for candidates at the Assistant Professor level, exceptional applications at other 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 Mine Planning should conduct research in topics like, but  not limited to, open pit and underground mine planning methodologies and algorithms, analysis of long-term scenarios in mining, project development, environmental effects of mine plans, optimization, etc.

    Requirements

    Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. degree in Mining Engineering with emphasis on Mine Planning and Design, 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 in areas such as Civil Engineering, Transport Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Systems 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.

    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 the following documents to vacantes-academicas@ing.puc.cl (in the email subject line, please indicate: Faculty position in Mine Planning; see note A) by June 15th, 2023 (late applications will be considered until the position is filled).

    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 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: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 Juan Carlos Salas, e-mail jcsalasm@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:

    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 School of Engineering
      2. Interview with faculty members of the Department of Mining Engineering
      3. Interview with the Selection Committee
      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.

  • Faculty Position in Precision Biomanufacturing

    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 Precision Biomanufacturing at the Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering. 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 Precision Biomanufacturing should conduct research in the application of cell factories for the production of commercially relevant biomolecules, especially those in the food, pharmaceutical, and biomedical industries. This research demands integrated skills in genetic and metabolic engineering, as well as bioreactor and bioseparation processes.

    Requirements

    Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. degree in bioengineering, chemical engineering, biotechnology, systems biology, synthetic biology, or similar areas, at the time of hiring. At least one of the degrees, whether undergraduate or graduate, must have been obtained from an Engineering School. Previous postdoctoral or international academic experience should be stated in the application.

    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.

    The position will be part of an interdisciplinary environment, where he/she should be able to interact with academics in diverse areas, from chemical and food engineering, industrial, environmental and food biotechnology, to biomedical engineering, genetics and microbiology, among others.

    The position will require undergraduate and graduate teaching. For example, the candidate will teach courses such as Unit Operations, Bioprocess Design and Evaluation, or Bioreactor Design. The candidate is also expected to create and teach graduate courses in his/her area of expertise contributing to our undergraduate or postgraduate programs.

    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.

    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 Precision Biomanufacturing; see note A) by May 30th, 2023 (late applications will be considered until the position is filled).

    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 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: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. Ricardo Perez (perez@uc.cl), or the program chair of the Biological Engineering program, Dr. Daniel Garrido (dgarridoc@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:

    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 Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering
      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 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 July 31st, 2023 (late applications will be considered until the position is filled).

    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)

     

    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:

    1. Personal information: name, address, contact telephone number (with country and city codes), email address, web page (if any).
    2. 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.
    3. Educational experience (university or institution, courses taught and years).
    4. Professional experience (employer, duties, years).
    5. 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.

    1. 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

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

    Other Chilean and University employment benefits may be found in:

    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.

  • Joint Position at the Institute for Mathematical and Computational Engineering and the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering

    The Institute for Mathematical and Computational Engineering (IMC) and the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (DIIS) of the School of Engineering from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC) are offering a full-time professor position at the assistant or associate level. The primary affiliation of a successful candidate will be at the IMC.

    We welcome applications from highly qualified candidates with strong publication records and excellent teaching skills. The successful applicant should preferably develop methodological tools in the areas of Algorithms, Discrete Mathematics, Game Theory, Optimization, and/or Stochastic Processes, and apply them in some of the following areas: Economics, Finance, Operations Research, or Social Choice. A doctoral degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Operations Research or related areas is required. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

    The selected candidate is expected to conduct interdisciplinary research in the areas related to this call. The potential to address relevant applied problems in the industry and public sectors, among others, is also very valuable. The candidate should contribute to the Mathematical and Computational Engineering and the Industrial and Systems Engineering curriculum within the areas mentioned above. The typical teaching load is three semester-long courses a year, at the graduate or undergraduate level, where two courses shall be given within IMC and one within DIIS. For the first year, the selected candidate can opt for a reduced teaching load of only two courses. Command of Spanish is not required for applying, however, the selected candidate is expected to start teaching in Spanish in at most two years.

    About IMC

    The IMC was recently created as a joint endeavor between the School of Engineering and the Faculty of Mathematics of UC in Santiago. The Institute aims to become in the short term a leading actor in the area of applied mathematics in Latin America, by:

    • developing cutting-edge research in the area;
    • addressing complex problems in coordination with other disciplines;
    • training highly-qualified students with a solid background in science and engineering
      methods;
    • establishing collaboration networks with leading research institutions around the
      world; and
    • actively transferring knowledge to society in the form of technological development
      and outreach.

    The IMC is responsible for the Mathematical Engineering program at UC —a highly selective undergraduate program within the School of Engineering— the Master program in Mathematical and Computational Engineering, and is in the process of creating other interdisciplinary graduate programs in Mathematical and Computational Engineering leading to masters and doctoral degrees. Further information about the Institute can be found at http://imc.uc.cl

    About DIIS

    The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering is one of the oldest in Chile and has made a significant contribution to the development of Industrial Engineering in the country. Many of the alumni of the Department have played an important role in the development of the Chilean industry and public policies. The Department's mission is to contribute to the social well-being and sustainable growth of organizations and society, through the training of people, the study of complex problems with innovative solutions, and expanding scientific-technological knowledge. The Department is responsible for the curriculum of Industrial Engineering at the School of Engineering, as well as an undergraduate Major program in Operations Research. Graduate studies are offered by way of a Master of Science and a Doctoral program. Further information about the Department can be found at https://www.ing.uc.cl/industrial-y-sistemas/

    About UC

    The Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile is one of the leading research and educational institutions in Latin America, consistently ranking top three in the QS University Ranking for the region, and the Engineering School and Mathematics Faculty are among the best-ranked ones in the University. As members of IMC and DIIS, the selected candidate will be able to enjoy a very active research environment, with challenging applications in several sectors, as well as being able to interact with some of the best students in Chile. Further information about UC can be found at http://www.uc.cl

    Application Instructions

    Candidates should submit the following documents, in English, to vacancysearch.imc@uc.cl (in the email subject line, please write “Joint position IMC/DIIS”) by September 30th, 2023:

    • A cover letter.
    • Research statement indicating immediate and long-term goals for your research. Include details on potential collaboration networks with other researchers and plans for interactions with scientists in Chile and other countries.
    • Teaching statement indicating your teaching plans and why you should be considered for the position. Be as specific as possible, by giving examples of how you aim to transfer your knowledge to undergraduate and graduate students, and which courses you could teach.
    • An up-to-date curriculum vitae containing all relevant information.
    • In addition, candidates should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be e- mailed directly by the signatories to vacancysearch.imc@uc.cl.
    • Visa

    If selected for a position, a foreigner without permanent residency in Chile or applying from abroad will need to request a visa in the consulate of their country of origin in order to join the University’s academic staff.

    Further information

    For additional information on the positions, please write to Prof. Pablo Barceló, Director of IMC, pbarcelo@uc.cl or Tomás Reyes, Director of DIIS, threyes@uc.cl.