Call for Applications: Academic Position in College of Agriculture and Natural Systems – UC Chile

Tipo de planta académica: Regular Academic Track

Employment: Full time

 

The College of Agriculture and Natural Systems (FASN) of UC Chile, one of the leading academic institutions in Latin America, invites outstanding candidates to apply for a full-time academic position as an assistant or associate professor for the development of undergraduate and graduate teaching, research and relationship with society in the area of Biodiversity Conservation and Management.

Summary

The College of Agriculture and Natural Systems is looking for an academic to hold the position of Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Conservation and Management of Biodiversity. This position is co-financed by the CMPC UC Chair of Biodiversity and Sustainable Development. The person chosen for this position will be part of a diverse and interdisciplinary team in Forestry and Natural Resources. The ideal candidate corresponds to a person with experience in research and development of strategies for conservation and management of forests and/or environmental management in renewable natural resources, and their application in areas such as: strategic planning for biodiversity management and conservation, population modeling for decision-making, assessment of multiple threats to biodiversity and forest ecosystems, vulnerability to the effects of climate change, evaluation of the effectiveness of conservation actions in different systems, monitoring of species, ecology and/or conservation biology.

Duties

The selected person will have as main duties high-quality teaching (at undergraduate and graduate levels), student advising and research, both independently and in collaboration with other academics of the College. Other duties are to foster relations with society through knowledge transfer, dissemination, professional training, and also university service according to the academic category.

Teaching

The selected person must be able to teach at least two undergraduate courses for the forestry and/or natural resource students and at least one graduate course related to their specific skills. The undergraduate courses are Conservation and Biodiversity and Management of Protected Areas. Courses must be taught in Spanish.

Research

The selected person should lead a research program within the area of the call, being responsible for obtaining funds (national and/or international), planning research activities, generating scientific publications, training graduate students, and collaborating with other researchers from the College or University. Examples of development areas are conservation biology and/or ecology, conservation genetics, biological conservation strategies, biodiversity management, landscape ecology, and ecological restoration, among others.

Links with Society

The selected person is expected to develop links with the community and support the technology transfer of the knowledge and products developed during the research in accordance with UC Chile standards, and to carry out applied projects with public and private entities.

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UC Chile is committed to equal opportunities, to the construction of an inclusive, diverse and fraternal community, and to the promotion of the academic development of women and men.

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1. Hold a PhD degree at the time of hiring in one of the following disciplines: Forestry Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Sciences or other related areas with an emphasis on the study of forest systems.
2. Proficiency in English is a prerequisite.

If foreigners are selected for the position, they must obtain the corresponding visa in their country of residence in order to join the teaching staff of the University. Candidates are not required to be fluent in Spanish at the time of application, but they must be prepared to learn the language well enough to teach in Spanish in the short term (two years maximum).

It will be especially valued that the selected person possesses and can demonstrate:

1. Ability to link basic and applied research.
2. Experience in interdisciplinary research.
3. Record of obtaining funding for research.
4. Relevant teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level.
5. Experience in natural forests.
6. Postdoctoral or international experience, which must be indicated in the application.

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When applying, you will be asked to attach the following documents:

1. A cover letter that addresses your qualifications and aspirations, explicitly identifying how they relate to the specific duties and responsibilities outlined in the job description.
2. Abbreviated curriculum vitae of up to three pages (in English or Spanish), not including details of publications.
3. List of publications in indexed scientific journals.
4. A two-page letter that specifically addresses the individual's commitment to fostering student success and teaching strategies for undergraduate and graduate courses.
5. A two-page letter describing your research proposal.
6. Two letters of recommendation with the names and contact information (email, telephone) of academics who can accurately describe the strengths and characteristics of the applicant. Please note that the persons may be contacted by the selection committee during the process.
7. Digitized copies of professional title and/or degrees.

 

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A person of foreign nationality who applies from abroad, in case of being selected for the position, will need to have the corresponding visa, obtained at the consulate of the country of origin, for their incorporation into the academic staff of the University.

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The information must be sent to Horacio Gilabert (hgilab@uc.cl), indicating in the subject: Application for academic position in Biodiversity Conservation and Management. Inquiries may be directed to Professor Horacio Gilabert
(hgilab@uc.cl).

Application Deadline: December 5, 2025
Availability: first half of 2026 (March 2026)

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