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Faculty positions at the School of Industrial Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

  • 1.  Faculty positions at the School of Industrial Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

    Posted 10-19-2018 16:06

    Apologize for cross posting.

    The school of Industrial Engineering at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (EII-PUCV) is looking to fill several faculty positions (see the post below for details). Faculty from EII-PUCV will be attending the 2018 INFORMS conference and conducting interviews with the interested applicants. Inquiries and applications must be sent to the School's Search Committee at faculty.eii@pucv.cl.


    Faculty positions at the School of Industrial Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

    The School of Industrial Engineering at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (PUCV) invites applications for a faculty position that will complement and enrich the School's research and education thrusts, and will contribute to consolidate its PhD program.  A successful candidate should demonstrate qualifications compatible with the School's Graduate Faculty requirements, which includes productivity in high impact journals and participation in externally funded research programs. The selected candidate is expected start on or before March 2019.

    The School of Industrial Engineering has established itself as one of the best engineering programs in the country, attracting outstanding students. It fosters an environment that excels in teaching, research and service. Incoming faculty will further impact the School's ambitious plan for growth and visibility in the Industrial Engineering field.

    The University is located at the heart of the Valparaíso metropolitan area, which was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is considered among the world's great university cities. The Cities of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar stand out for their quality of life and their diverse touristic attractions.

    Candidates must hold a PhD with strong methodological background and research interests in one or more of the following areas: Production Planning, Process Control, Scheduling, Operations Management, Systems Dynamics, Simulation, Optimization and Operations Research. Candidates should also demonstrate a strong commitment to quality research, teaching and outreach in their discipline, and enthusiasm for collaborative and interdisciplinary work at an international level, as well as some proficiency in Spanish.

    Appointment level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and accomplishments.  Salary is competitive at the international level, and is complemented with research incentives and access to support funds.

    Candidates must provide:

    • Current Curriculum Vitae
    • Statement discussing teaching, research and professional engagement goals
    • Contact information for two professional references
    • Copies of recent published work and articles under review in indexed journals

    Inquiries and applications must be sent to the School's Search Committee at faculty.eii@pucv.cl

    Expected starting date: March 2019.

    Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

    Felipe Feijoo
    felipe.feijoo@pucv.cl
    Assistant Professor
    School of Industrial Engineering
    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaiso