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Faculty Position in Operations Research for Future Energy 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 positions in the area of Operations Research for Future Energy Systems at the Departments of Industrial and Systems Engineering and of Electrical 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 research and teaching in engineering, operations research and energy systems related topics at both the undergraduate and graduate levels (e.g., Optimization, Stochastic Models, Optimization and Control of Power Systems, and Electricity Markets, to name a few). Additional duties include knowledge transfer, outreach, student counseling and university administrative tasks. The new position in Operations Research for Future Energy Systems should conduct research in topics such as theoretical and applied Operations Research with a focus on applications in Smart Grids, Electricity Markets and related topics.
Requirements
Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. degree in Operations Research, Electrical Engineering or related discipline, with emphasis on advanced optimization techniques and algorithms (e.g., stochastic optimization and machine learning) with applications in power and energy systems, 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 optimization, operation and control of new energy systems, and design of new market structures, to name a few. 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
Please submit your application through the website: https://tinyurl.com/2s3s6e2d (note A) by October 31st, 2026 (late applications will be considered until the position is filled). Please select “Faculty position in Operations Research for Future Energy Systems” in the application form and consider that you will be required to provide the following information by the deadline for your application to be accepted:
1. A research statement (in English) indicating the immediate and long-term goals of your research plan, including potential collaboration networks with other researchers and plans for interactions with scientists in Chile and other countries.
2. A teaching statement (in English) indicating why you should be considered for the position and your teaching plans. Provide specific examples of your plan to impart knowledge to undergraduate and graduate students. 3. An updated curriculum vitae (in English, see note B).
4. Up to five copies of recent publications indexed in Web of Science that are relevant to the field of application (see note C).
5. Three letters of recommendation. You must provide the contact information for three referees, who will receive directly an e-mail with a link to upload their recommendation letters. Please consider a timely application so that your referees are able to send their letters before the deadline, otherwise your application will not be considered. Letters sent directly by the applicants will not be considered.
Note A:
Applicants will receive a confirmation e-mail acknowledging the reception of the application.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 journal publications indexed in the Web of Science catalogue.
b. List of conference publications indexed in the ICORE A/A* catalogue.
c. List of other publications such as reports, books or book chapters, conference papers,
d. List of other activities and achievements, such as participation in research projects, patents, etc.
vi. Others: awards, computer skills, languages, and any other relevant background information.
Note C:
Please avoid padding the list with other journal or conference publications, presentations and alike, not indexed in the Web of Science or the ICORE A/A* database.You will be contacted within two months after the application deadline to inform you whether your application has been selected for further consideration or not. Preselected candidates 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, Tomas Reyes (threyes@uc.cl) and Javier Pereda (jepereda@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
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 departments of Industrial and Systems Engineering and Electrical Engineering.
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.
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Faculty Position in Design and Manufacturing
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 Design and manufacturing at the Department of Mechanical and Metallurgical 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 research and teaching in engineering computer-aided design for manufacturing, traditional and innovative/modern manufacturing processes at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additional duties include knowledge transfer, outreach, student counseling, and university administrative tasks. The new position in Design and manufacturing should conduct research in topics such as additive manufacturing, high-precision machining, automation and robotics for manufacturing, digitalization of production processes or others related to the topic. Additionally, the selected candidate is expected to participate and collaborate in the development of the department´s advanced manufacturing labs and facilities.
Requirements
Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar, with emphasis on computer design, modern manufacturing techniques or similar, 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 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
Please submit your application through the website: https://tinyurl.com/2s3s6e2d (note A) by September 15th, 2026 (late applications will be considered until the position is filled). Please select “Faculty position in Design and Manufacturing” in the application form and consider that you will be required to provide the following information by the deadline for your application to be accepted:
- A research statement (in English) indicating the immediate and long-term goals of your research plan, including potential collaboration networks with other researchers and plans for interactions with scientists in Chile and other countries.
- A teaching statement (in English) indicating why you should be considered for the position and your teaching plans. Provide specific examples of your plan to impart knowledge to undergraduate and graduate students.
- An updated curriculum vitae (in English, see note B).
- Up to five copies of recent publications indexed in Web of Science or ICORE A/A* that are relevant to the field of application (see note C).
- Three letters of recommendation. You must provide the contact information for three referees, who will receive directly an e-mail with a link to upload their recommendation letters. Please consider a timely application so that your referees are able to send their letters before the deadline, otherwise your application will not be considered. Letters sent directly by the applicants will not be considered.
Note A:
Applicants will receive a confirmation e-mail acknowledging the reception of the application.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 journal publications indexed in the Web of Science catalogue.
b. List of conference publications indexed in the ICORE A/A* catalogue.
c. List of other publications such as reports, books or book chapters, conference papers,
d. List of other activities and achievements, such as participation in research projects, patents, etc.
vi. Others: awards, computer skills, languages, and any other relevant background information.
Note C:
Please avoid padding the list with other journal or conference publications, presentations and alike, not indexed in the Web of Science or the ICORE A/A* database.You will be contacted within two months after the application deadline to inform you whether your application has been selected for further consideration or not. Preselected candidates 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, Prof. Rodrigo Escobar, rescobam@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
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
- Interviews/Seminar:
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- Interview with the Dean of the School of Engineering
- Interview with the Selection Committee
- Interview with faculty members of the Mechanical and Metallurgical Engineering Department
- Psychological Interview
- 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.
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Faculty Position in Construction Management with expertise in Emerging Technologies
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 Construction Management with expertise in Emerging Technologies at the Department of Construction Engineering and Management. 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 construction management at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additional duties include knowledge transfer, outreach, student counseling and university administrative tasks. The new position in Construction Management with expertise in Emerging Technologies should conduct research in topics such as:
- Lean Construction
- Integration of Human Factors into the Digital Transformation
- Digital Transformation and Advanced Construction Technologies (BIM, IoT, Digital Twins)
- Project and Operations Management in Construction
- Risk Management in Construction Projects
Requirements
Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. degree in a related discipline (i.e. civil engineering, construction engineering, industrial engineering, architectural engineering, architecture) with emphasis on Construction Management with expertise in Emerging Technologies, 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 university faculties and institutes.
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 their application through the website: https://tinyurl.com/2s3s6e2d (note A) by July 31st, 2026 (late applications will be considered until the position is filled). Please select “Faculty position in Construction Management with expertise in Emerging Technologies” in the application form and consider that you will be required to provide the following information by the deadline for your application to be accepted:
1. A research statement (in English) indicating the immediate and long-term goals of your research plan, including potential collaboration networks with other researchers and plans for interactions with scientists in Chile and other countries.
2. A teaching statement (in English) indicating why you should be considered for the position and your teaching plans. Provide specific examples of your plan to impart knowledge to undergraduate and graduate students.
3. An updated curriculum vitae (in English, see note B).
4. Up to five copies of recent publications indexed in Web of Science or ICORE A/A* that are relevant to the field of application (see note C).
5. Three letters of recommendation. You must provide the contact information for three referees, who will receive directly an e-mail with a link to upload their recommendation letters. Please consider a timely application so that your referees are able to send their letters before the deadline, otherwise your application will not be considered. Letters sent directly by the applicants will not be considered.
Note A:
Applicants will receive a confirmation e-mail acknowledging the reception of the application.
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 journal publications indexed in the Web of Science catalogue.
b. List of conference publications indexed in the ICORE A/A* catalogue.
c. List of other publications such as reports, books or book chapters, conference papers,
d. List of other activities and achievements, such as participation in research projects, patents, etc.
vi. Others: awards, computer skills, languages, and any other relevant background information.
Note C:
Please avoid padding the list with other journal or conference publications, presentations and alike, not indexed in the Web of Science or the ICORE A/A* database.
You will be contacted within two months after the application deadline to inform you whether your application has been selected for further consideration or not. Preselected candidates 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, Marcelo González (magonza7@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
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 Dean of the School of Engineering
b. Interview with the Selection Committee
c. Interview with faculty members of the Department Engineering and Construction Management
d. Psychological Interview
e. 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.
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Faculty Position in Computer Security and Privacy
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 two full-time faculty positions in the area of Computer Security and Privacy at the Department of Computer 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 research and teaching in engineering at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additional duties include knowledge transfer, outreach, student counseling and university administrative tasks. The new positions in Computer Security and Privacy should conduct research in topics such as Computer Security and Privacy, including but not limited to cybersecurity, cryptography, privacy, data and integrity protection, computer network security, information technology security, software and application security, blockchain and smart contracts, computer forensics, intrusion detection and malware mitigation, security services and processes, security in hardware, human and societal aspects of security and privacy, among others.
Requirements
Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field, with research experience in security and privacy, at the time of hiring. Applicants pursuing the Ph.D. in the mentioned areas will be considered. 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 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 May 31st, 2026 (late applications will be considered until the position is filled). Please select “Faculty position in Computer Security and Privacy” 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 your research plan, including potential collaboration networks with other researchers and plans for interactions with scientists in Chile and other countries.
2. A teaching statement (in English) indicating why you should be considered for the position and your teaching plans. Provide specific examples of your plan to impart knowledge to undergraduate and graduate students.
3. An updated curriculum vitae (in English, see note B).
4. Up to five copies of recent publications indexed in Web of Science or ICORE A/A* that are relevant to the field of application (see note C).
5. Three letters of recommendation. You must provide the contact information for three referees, who will receive directly an e-mail with a link to upload their recommendation letters. Please consider a timely application so that your referees are able to send their letters before the deadline, otherwise your application will not be considered. Letters sent directly by the applicants will not be considered.
Note A:
Applicants will receive a confirmation e-mail acknowledging the reception of the application.
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 journal publications indexed in the Web of Science catalogue.
b. List of conference publications indexed in the ICORE A/A* catalogue.
c. List of other publications such as reports, books or book chapters, conference papers,
d. List of other activities and achievements, such as participation research projects, patents, etc.
vi. Other: awards, computer skills, languages, and any other relevant background information.
Note C:
Please avoid padding the list with other journal or conference publications, presentations and alike, not indexed in the Web of Science or the ICORE A/A* database.
You will be contacted within two months after the application deadline to inform you whether your application has been selected for further consideration or not. Preselected candidates 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. Valeria Herskovic (vherskovic@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
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 Department of Computer Science.
c. Psychological Interview
d. Seminar (open to faculty members of the School of Engineering)
e. Interview with the Dean
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.
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Faculty Position in Systems and Human Computing
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 wo full-time faculty positions in the area of Systems and Human Computing at the Department of Computer 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 research and teaching in engineering at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additional duties include knowledge transfer, outreach, student counseling and university administrative tasks. The new position in Systems and Human Computing should conduct research in topics such as Human-Centered Computing, Software Engineering, Business Process Management, Sociotechnical Systems, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW), Organizational Systems and Technology, Digital Transformation, Human-AI Interaction, Computational Social Science, among others.
Requirements
Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, with emphasis on the use, development, and/or impact of technology in human, organizational, or societal contexts, 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 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
Please submit your application through the website: https://tinyurl.com/2s3s6e2d (note A) by April 30th, 2026 (late applications will be considered until the position is filled). Please select “Faculty position in Systems and Human Computing” in the application form and consider that you will be required to provide the following information by the deadline for your application to be accepted:
1. A research statement (in English) indicating the immediate and long-term goals of your research plan, including potential collaboration networks with other researchers and plans for interactions with scientists in Chile and other countries.
2. A teaching statement (in English) indicating why you should be considered for the position and your teaching plans. Provide specific examples of your plan to impart knowledge to undergraduate and graduate students. 3. An updated curriculum vitae (in English, see note B).
4. Up to five copies of recent publications indexed in Web of Science that are relevant to the field of application (see note C).
5. Three letters of recommendation. You must provide the contact information for three referees, who will receive directly an e-mail with a link to upload their recommendation letters. Please consider a timely application so that your referees are able to send their letters before the deadline, otherwise your application will not be considered. Letters sent directly by the applicants will not be considered.
Note A:
Applicants will receive a confirmation e-mail acknowledging the reception of the application.
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 journal publications indexed in the Web of Science catalogue.
b. List of conference publications indexed in the CORE A/A* catalogue.
c. List of other publications such as reports, books or book chapters, conference papers,
d. List of other activities and achievements, such as participation research projects, 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.
You will be contacted within two months after the application deadline to inform you whether your application has been selected for further consideration or not. Preselected candidates 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, Valeria Herskovic, vherskovic@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
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 Department of Computer Science.
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.
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Faculty position in Marketing Analytics
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 Marketing Analytics at the Department of Industrial and Systems 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 research and teaching in engineering and marketing analytics at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additional duties include knowledge transfer, outreach, student counseling and university administrative tasks. The new position in Marketing Analytics should conduct research in topics such as analytical marketing from either an organizational or consumer-focused perspective. Organizational research could involve applying quantitative models to improve customer experience or satisfaction, as well as studying the evolution of traditional marketing-mix elements. Consumer-focused research may explore customer behavior in omnichannel business models and digital communication environments, including the development of segmentation and targeting strategies. Additionally, the candidate is expected to design or apply predictive and prescriptive models that enhance the theoretical and practical understanding of the marketing discipline.
Requirements
Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. degree in analytical marketing or a closely related field with emphasis on the intersection of analytical marketing, management science, decision science, and data science, 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 predictive and prescriptive analytics applied to marketing decisions, content recommendation systems, sentiment analysis, dynamic pricing, programmatic advertising, and the use of chatbots and virtual assistants in marketing. 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
Please submit your application through the website: https://tinyurl.com/2s3s6e2d (note A) by July 31st, 2026 (late applications will be considered until the position is filled). Please select “Faculty position in Marketing Analytics” in the application form and consider that you will be required to provide the following information by the deadline for your application to be accepted:
1. A research statement (in English) indicating the immediate and long-term goals of your research plan, including potential collaboration networks with other researchers and plans for interactions with scientists in Chile and other countries.
2. A teaching statement (in English) indicating why you should be considered for the position and your teaching plans. Provide specific examples of your plan to impart knowledge to undergraduate and graduate students.
3. An updated curriculum vitae (in English, see note B).
4. Up to five copies of recent publications indexed in Web of Science that are relevant to the field of application (see note C).
5. Three letters of recommendation. You must provide the contact information for three referees, who will receive directly an e-mail with a link to upload their recommendation letters. Please consider a timely application so that your referees are able to send their letters before the deadline, otherwise your application will not be considered. Letters sent directly by the applicants will not be considered.
Note A:
Applicants will receive a confirmation e-mail acknowledging the reception of the application.
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 journal publications indexed in the Web of Science catalogue.
b. List of conference publications indexed in the CORE A/A* catalogue.
c. List of other publications such as reports, books or book chapters, conference papers,
d. List of other activities and achievements, such as participation research projects, 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.
You will be contacted within two months after the application deadline to inform you whether your application has been selected for further consideration or not. Preselected candidates 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, Tomás Reyes, threyes@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
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 Department of Computer Science.
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.
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Faculty Position in Human-Centered Information 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 Human-Centered Information Systems at the Department of Computer 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 research and teaching in engineering at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additional duties include knowledge transfer, outreach, student counseling and university administrative tasks. The new position in Human-Centered Information Systems should conduct research in topics such as Human-Centered Computing, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW), Organizational Systems and Technology, Digital Transformation, Human-AI Interaction, Sociotechnical Systems, Responsible and Participatory Design, Computational Social Science, Educational Informatics, among others.
Requirements
Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Human-Computer Interaction or related fields with emphasis on the use of technology by people in information systems or organizational settings, 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 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 October 12th, 2026 (late applications will be considered until the position is filled). Please select “Faculty position in Human-Centered Information Systems” 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 journal publications indexed in the Web of Science catalogue.
b. List of conference publications indexed in the CORE A/A* catalogue.
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.
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. Valeria Herskovic (vherskovic@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
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 Department of Computer Science
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.