The University of Chile invites applications for two full time faculty positions in Mechanical Engineering. Applicants must have deep interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, as well as the purpose to conduct long term, externally funded research programs at international level. Candidates are also expected to maintain fruitful work relationships with industry in their respective areas. According to qualifications, they may be ranked at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Candidates are sought in two areas:
- Energy: Research interests in conventional or alternative energies, with emphasis in energy conservation, generation or efficient use.
- Solid Mechanics, Vibrations and Physical Asset Management.
Applicants must possess a Ph. D. degree with strong theoretical and practical abilities, and proven experience in teaching and research. Their research record must be attested by previous participation in externally funded research that has led to refereed journal articles.
General information: University of Chile was established in 1842 and is the best rated and largest university in this country. It is located in the capital, a big modern city with mild climate and relatively low living costs. The Mechanical Engineering Department (www.dimec.uchile.cl) has well equipped facilities, and a qualified academic staff. It conducts undergraduate and postgraduate programs and research in Fluid and Thermal Engineering, Heat Transfer, Bioengineering, Energy Studies, Solid Mechanics, Materials and Manufacture.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2009. Applicants should send full curriculum vitae, a statement of professional and academic interests, a long term proposal of teaching and research, copies of their most relevant publications, degree certificate, and three letters of reference from acknowledged experts in the field, to:
Dirección Académica y de Investigación sediraca [at] ing.uchile.cl (sediraca[at]ing[dot]uchile[dot]cl)
Av. Beauchef Nº 850, Torre Central 7º Piso,Casilla 2777, Santiago, CHILE