[Job-offers-cs] Academic Open Position on SW Engineering / Universidad Diego Portales / Chile

[Pekka Orponen]

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Subject: [DMANET] Academic Open Position on SW Engineering / Universidad 
Diego Portales / Chile
Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2021 12:01:57 -0300
From: Prof. Diego Dujovne <diego.dujovne at mail.udp.cl>
To: dmanet at zpr.uni-koeln.de

The Faculty of Engineering and Sciences at Universidad Diego Portales
invites applications to a full-time position, to start no later than August
2021.

QUALIFICATIONS:

An Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field is required, 
with research interests in software engineering, software architecture, 
empirical software engineering, or related disciplines. Applicants in 
the late stage of doctoral studies will also be considered. The selected 
candidates are expected to teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses 
in Spanish; supervise theses; conduct high quality research in 
collaboration with industry and government; publish in top international 
journals, and participate in outreach activities.

A publication record in journals covered in Web of Science: Science 
Citation Index Expanded (WoS: SCI-E) is expected. Relevant applied 
research or industry experience is a plus. Applicants must have the 
ability to teach computer science and software engineering related 
courses other than their research focus. 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 needs not be fluent in Spanish at the moment of 
applying. Though he/she must have excellent oral and written 
communication skills. In addition, the candidate must have demonstrated 
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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

     1. The primary responsibility will be to deliver undergraduate 
engineering courses in a student-centered learning environment. The 
typical teaching load is equivalent to two courses each semester.
     2. The research responsibility includes the application for 
national or international grants with external funds, as well as 
publication of articles in high level indexed journals (SCI-E in 
https://mjl.clarivate.com/search-results).
     3. Applicants will also be expected to participate in scholarly 
activities.


CAMPUS INFORMATION:

Universidad Diego Portales was founded in 1982. It is an equal 
opportunity and affirmative action employer, encouraging applications 
from female and minority candidates, and others who will enhance our 
community. The Faculty of Engineering and Sciences graduates about 200 
students per year. The campus is located in Santiago Downtown within a 
historic community with excellent public transport access. The city 
offers excellent school systems (both in Spanish and bilingual in 
English, French or German), high quality medical and hospital 
facilities, ample recreational opportunities, and a dynamic business 
environment. More information about the University and School can be 
found at: www.udp.cl and eit.udp.cl.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Salary: Competitive and excellent benefits.
Effective Date of Appointment: No later than August 2021.


TO APPLY:

Applicants should submit the following information, by e-mail, to: 
ingenieria.informatica at mail.udp.cl (e-mail subject: Job position) by 
March 15, 2021. The call will remain open until the position is filled.


The following information should be included in the email:
     1. Statement of purpose (in English or Spanish) indicating your 
merits for the vacancy, and your plans in the areas of research and 
teaching. Be specific, e.g., giving examples of how you aim to transfer 
your knowledge and background to undergraduate and graduate students, 
and detailing potential collaboration networks with other researchers 
you may have developed or intend to develop in the future.
     2. Curriculum vitae (in English or Spanish see Note A)
     3. If available, a copy of your five most relevant Wos: SCI-E or 
Scopus: Article indexed publications. In case you do not have such 
articles, include papers that you consider relevant in the field (e.g., 
articles indexed in Wos: Conference Proceedings Citation Index or 
Scopus: Conference Paper).
     4. Two letters of reference sent directly by the persons who sign 
them to ingenieria.informatica at mail.udp.cl


Note A:

     1. Personal background: name, contact telephone (with country and 
city codes), e-mail address, web page (if available).
     2. Educational experience (university or institution, courses 
taught, years).
     3. Professional experience (company, tasks, years).
     4. Education: list of all degrees or professional titles obtained 
with granting institutions and dates, starting from your secondary 
education degree. In case you are on the course of obtaining a Ph.D., 
indicate the date you expect to obtain such a degree.
     5. Research
         (a) Web of Science publications (SCI-E in
https://mjl.clarivate.com/search-results)
         (b) List of other publications such as: reports, books or book 
chapters, conference proceedings, research projects where participated, 
patents, etc.
     6. Other: prizes and awards, computing abilities, languages, other 
background information that you consider relevant. Once the complete set 
of application materials has been received, the applicant will be 
contacted, within a month, and informed whether or not his/her 
application has been shortlisted. If this initial screening is 
successful, the candidate may be asked to give a lecture about his/her 
current research topics and to hold interviews with the Dean and/or 
other members of the Faculty of Engineering.


Applicants may also request more information on a specific topic by 
sending an e-mail to Prof. Luciano Ahumada, Head of the School of 
Computer Science and Telecommunications (luciano.ahumada at mail.udp.cl).

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DIEGO DUJOVNE
Profesor Asociado
Escuela de Informatica y Telecomunicaciones
Facultad de Ingenieria - Universidad Diego Portales - Chile
www.ingenieria.udp.cl
(56 2) 676 8125