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Faculty Position in Design and Manufacturing (Assistant/Associate Professor) Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile in Chile

Degree Level

not provided

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

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Chile

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Universidad de Chile

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Keywords

Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
Manufacturing Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Additive Manufacturing
Computer-aided Design
Robotics

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About this position

Faculty Position in Design and Manufacturing at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (School of Engineering), Department of Mechanical and Metallurgical Engineering.

This is a full-time academic opening for an Assistant Professor level candidate, with exceptional Associate Professor applications also welcome. The position focuses on design and manufacturing, including engineering computer-aided design for manufacturing, traditional and modern manufacturing processes, additive manufacturing, high-precision machining, automation and robotics for manufacturing, and digitalization of production processes. The selected candidate is also expected to contribute to the development of advanced manufacturing labs and facilities.

Research and teaching expectations: high-quality research and teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, knowledge transfer, outreach, student counseling, administrative service, creation of new courses, and active participation in graduate programs, especially the doctoral program. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, research grants, publications, and national/international academic networking.

Eligibility highlights: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a similar field is required by the time of hiring. Applicants should have emphasis on computer design or modern manufacturing techniques. Previous postdoctoral or international academic experience should be stated. English fluency is required; Spanish is not required at application but the candidate must be willing to learn Spanish to teach within two years.

Application materials: research statement (English), teaching statement (English), updated CV (English), up to five relevant publications indexed in Web of Science or ICORE A/A*, and contact details for three referees who will upload recommendation letters directly.

Deadline: July 31, 2026. Applications are submitted online via the provided application form.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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