The Faculty of Mathematics and the Institute for Mathematical and Computational Engineering (IMC) at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC), invite applications for two (2) full-time positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, starting in March or August 2025.
The successful candidate will have a joint appointment between the Faculty of Mathematics and the IMC. We welcome applications from highly qualified candidates with a PhD degree and a track record of excellent research and a solid commitment to excellence in teaching and supervision.
This position is intended for those researchers interested in:
- Advancing the mathematical, statistical, and computational foundations of modern artificial intelligence and machine learning by conducting interdisciplinary research in areas including pure and applied mathematics, statistics, optimization, and theoretical computer science;
- Investigating theoretical questions aimed at understanding the capabilities, limitations, and emergent properties of AI and ML methods, as well as the development of mathematically or statistically grounded principles for the design and analysis of algorithms and architectures for the current and next generations of AI.
The teaching load is three (3) courses per year, distributed over two semesters between the Institute for Mathematical and Computational Engineering and the Faculty of Mathematics. Command of Spanish is not required to apply; however, the selected candidate is expected to start teaching in Spanish during their second year at UC. Applicants who do not speak Spanish will receive support from the University to learn the language adequately. To support the initial academic career stages, the incorporation of Assistant Professors can benefit from an initial reduction of the teaching load and a starting fund.
The applicant position and salary will be adjusted, according to the policies and regulations at UC, on the applicant starting date. These will be determined according to the previous experience of the candidate.
UC is committed to the values of diversity regarding origin, gender, and ethnicity to build a more diverse and inclusive community. For the current call, women are especially encouraged to apply.
Applications
Applications are received exclusively through the MathJobs platform and must include at least:
- Cover Letter.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Publication List.
- Research Statement.
- Teaching Statement.
- At least three (3) letters of recommendation, with ideally at least one of them referring to the teaching experience. .
The deadline for the application is November 20th, 2024. Queries can be made by email to Prof. Pablo Barcelo, Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo.
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 to be incorporated as academic staff at UC Chile.
About IMC
The IMC was created in 2018 as a joint endeavor between the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Mathematics at UC in Santiago. In this short term, IMC has become a leading actor in applied mathematics in Latin America.
The IMC is responsible for the Bachelor in Data Science, the Mathematical Engineering program at UC (within the School of Engineering), the Master in Mathematical and Computational Engineering, and the Master in Data Science. At the PhD level, their academics tutor students at different PhD programs in the Faculty of Mathematics and the Faculty of Engineering.
Further information about IMC can be found at https://imc.uc.cl.
About Faculty of Mathematics
The Faculty of Mathematics at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC Chile) is one of the leading research centers in Mathematics and Statistics in Chile. It is composed of the Department of Mathematics, the Department of Statistics, and the Institute for Mathematical and Computational Engineering.
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile is among the top universities in Latin America and its Faculty of Mathematics is the academic unit responsible for developing and promoting Mathematics and Statistics. It has an extensive academic body that has grown significantly in the last few years, diversifying the scope of its areas, and attracting young researchers from around the world. We provide a rich research environment and many resources to support our professors.
Further information about MAT UC can be found at https://www.mat.uc.cl/
Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Publication list
- Three or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site)
Further Info:
- https://imc.uc.cl
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- Facultad de Matemáticas
- Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Vicuña Mackenna 4860
Macul, Santiago
Chile