Descripción del puesto

The Faculty of Engineering and Sciences at Universidad Diego Portales invites applications for a full-time academic position in the School of Civil Engineering.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Construction Sciences or a closely related field is required, with a research focus on Construction (new materials, 3D printing in construction, digital twins, industrialized construction and prefabrication, sustainability and green construction, smart building and automatization, autonomous construction and robotics, AI and emerging technologies in construction management, risk management and resilient infrastructure, and closely related topics).

Candidates are expected to have a strong record of publications in journals indexed in the Web of Science: Science Citation Index Expanded (WoS: SCI-E). Experience in applied research or relevant industry experience will be considered an asset.

Applicants should demonstrate the ability to teach courses in the field of Construction and Construction Management engineering beyond their primary area of research. A strong commitment to undergraduate education, excellence in teaching, and a proactive attitude toward collaboration with both students and faculty are essential. Candidates are also expected to engage actively in university service.

Candidates in the advanced stages of their doctoral studies will also be considered. Selected candidates will be required to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Spanish, supervise theses, conduct high-quality research in collaboration with other academics, industry, and/or government, publish in top-tier international journals, and participate in outreach and community engagement activities.

Fluency in Spanish is not required at the time of application; however, candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Our institution's selection processes are open to applications from individuals with disabilities. In this regard, applicants with disabilities are requested to indicate in their application email if they require any adjustments, support resources, or accessibility conditions to participate in potential interviews and/or adjustments for teaching duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. The primary responsibility is to teach engineering courses within a student-centered learning environment. The standard teaching load is equivalent to two courses per semester.

1. Research responsibilities include applying for national or international grants with external funding and publishing articles in high-impact indexed journals (SCI-E, accessible at https://mjl.clarivate.com/search-results).

1. Candidates are also expected to engage actively in scholar activities.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

Universidad Diego Portales was founded in 1982. It is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, encouraging applications from female and minority candidates, and others who will enhance our community. The Faculty of Engineering and Sciences graduates about 200 students per year. The campus is located in Santiago Downtown within a historic community with excellent public transport access. The city offers excellent school systems (both in Spanish and bilingual in English, French or German), high quality medical and hospital facilities, ample recreational opportunities, and a dynamic business environment. More information about the University and School can be found at: www.udp.cl and eoc.udp.cl.

TO APPLY:

Applicants should submit the following information, by e-mail, to: [email protected]
(e-mail subject: Job position) by May 31, 2025. The call will remain open until the position is filled. It is expected that the selected person will join before August 2025.

The following information should be included in the email:

1. Statement of purpose (in English or Spanish) indicating applicant merits for the vacancy, and plans in the areas of research and teaching. Be specific, e.g., giving examples of how you aim to transfer your knowledge and background to undergraduate and graduate students, and detailing potential collaboration networks with other researchers you may have developed or intend to develop in the future.
2. Curriculum vitae (in English or Spanish see Note A)
3. If available, a copy of your five most relevant indexed publications (Wos: SCI-E).
4. Two letters of reference sent directly by the persons who sign them to [email protected]

Note A:

1. Personal background: name, contact telephone (with country and city codes), e-mail address, web page (if available).
2. Educational experience (university, courses taught, years).
3. Professional experience (company, tasks, years).
4. Education: list of all degrees or professional titles obtained with granting institutions and dates. In case you are on the course of obtaining a Ph.D., indicate the date you expect to obtain such a degree.
5. Research
   1. Web of Science publications (SCI-E in https://mjl.clarivate.com/search-results)
   2. List of other publications such as: reports, books or book chapters, conference proceedings, research projects where you participated, patents, etc.
6. Other: prizes and awards, computing abilities, languages, other background information that you consider relevant. Once the complete set of application materials has been received, the applicant will be contacted, within a month, and informed whether or not his/her application has been shortlisted. If this initial screening is successful, the candidate may be asked to give a lecture about his/her current research topics and to hold interviews with the Dean and/or other members of the Faculty of Engineering and Sciences.

Applicants may also request more information on a specific topic by sending an e-mail to Prof. Hernan Alcayaga, Head of the School of Civil Engineering ([email protected]), before May 19, 2025.