Call for Applications: Faculty Position in Analytical Chemistry

Tipo de planta académica: Regular Academic Track

Employment: Full time

The Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy at UC Chile invites applications to fulfil a full-time faculty position in the Ordinary Academic Track, at the rank of Associate or Assistant Professor category. The position duties are high-quality undergraduate and graduate teaching, conduct high impact research in Analytical Chemistry and be involved in outreach activities.

The selected candidate will be required to teach at least two undergraduate courses per year in the areas of analytical chemistry and general chemistry (101). In addition, it is expected her/his to participate in at least one graduate-level course and/or to design an elective course related to their specific expertise, also on an annual basis. All courses must be taught in Spanish. Furthermore, the selected candidate must be active in the training of human capital through the supervision of undergraduate and graduate theses.

The selected candidate will be responsible for driving and strengthening research lines in Analytical Chemistry, with an emphasis (not mandatory) on modern techniques for complex sample preparation and the development of analytical equipment and methodologies for solving problems in the areas of environment, energy, food, among others. The applicants must formulate, and lead research projects funded by external sources, publish research findings in indexed mainstream journals (WoS), and establish national and international collaborative networks.

Profile. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Chemistry or a related field at the time of appointment. Candidates should have experience in Analytical Chemistry. This experience should be demonstrable through scientific publications, externally funded research projects, and national and international networks. Proficiency in Spanish and English is required. Proactivity, leadership, and the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams are expected qualities.

UC Chile is committed to equal opportunity, fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive community, and promoting the academic development of both women and men.

UC Chile is committed to equal opportunity, fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive community, and promoting the academic development of both women and men.

Those national or foreign applicants who meet the profile should send the following information to the Dean, Dr. Mario Aranda Bustos (mario.aranda@uc.cl) with a copy to Academic Manager Italo Mendoza (italo.mendoza@uc.cl).

1. Cover letter explaining the interest of the candidate for the position for which is applying, including a brief history of his/her scientific career. Also include an academic (research and teaching) proposal for insertion in the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy (maximum 3 pages).
2. Curriculum Vitae.
3. Teaching evaluations or equivalent.
4. Attach copies of certificates of undergraduate and graduate degrees.
5. Two confidential letters of reference sent by email with Subject: RECOMMENDATION LETTER Competition FQF 2026 - School of Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry.

**A person of foreign nationality without definitive residence in the country, or applying from abroad, if selected for the position, will then need to apply, in his/her country of origin for his/her visa to be able to join the academic staff of the University**