Two Academics Positions in Civil Engineering at UDP in Santiago de Chile

JOB DETAILS:

The Faculty of Engineering and Sciences at Universidad Diego Portales invites applications for two full-time tenure track position to start in July of 2021.
QUALIFICATIONS:

A Ph.D. in civil engineering or closely related field is required, though applicants in the late stage of doctoral studies may also be considered. Individuals with research interests in civil engineering systems, construction management, soil mechanics, geotechnical, hydraulics, and fluid mechanics are especially encouraged to apply. The selected persons are expected to teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Spanish; supervise undergraduate and Master theses; conduct high quality research in collaboration with industry and government; publish in top international journals and participate in outreach activities. Relevant industry experience or applied research is a plus. WoS publications would be extremely welcome. Applicants must have the ability to teach civil engineering related courses other than their own major, such as: road and highway design, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, and hydraulic design (pipeline, dams, sewage and drainage systems), construction management (BIM, project administration, construction surveying and construction contracts), industrial construction, sustainable construction, and digital transformation in civil engineering (smart cities, urban analytics, digital twins, blockchain/smart contracts, IoT for structural health monitoring, deep learning in civil engineering applications). Applicants must have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and teaching excellence. A willingness to collaborate with both students and faculty and to become involved in university service is essential. The successful candidate need not be fluent in Spanish at the moment of applying. Though she/he must have excellent oral and written communication skills. In addition, the candidate must have observable dedication to undergraduate education; enthusiasm for professional engagement with students in and out of the classroom; and ability to work in teams in a collegial environment.

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