Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (USM) is offering postdoctoral fellowships, in any of the
following areas of knowledge: engineering (all areas), physics and astronomy, mathematics,
chemistry, biotechnology, computer science, economic and social sciences (including gender
research), architecture and design.
Benefits:
The postdoctoral positions will be awarded for an initial period of 1 year, renewable up to an
additional 2 years (evaluated on a yearly basis in relation to research output). The position includes
a monthly gross salary of CLP$1.952.938. In addition, for foreign applicants, an installation benefit
consisting of a single payment of CLP$500.000 and air fare is considered.
Application requirements:
Applicants must fulfill the following requirements:
- To hold a Ph.D. degree in one of the areas of knowledge specified in this call.
- Evidence of scientific productivity in peer-reviewed journals included in Web of Science in
the last 5 years (female applicants may add one year for each child born during or after
pursuing the Ph.D. degree).
Documents:
In order for the application to be admissible, applicants must present the following documents:
- Cover letter, including your motivation to hold the postdoctoral position.
- Updated CV, including educational degrees and a complete list of indexed publications.
- Documentation providing evidence of the possession of a PhD.
- A research statement indicating a clear research proposal to be developed at USM (maximum
length of 3 pages). - Two reference letters (PhD supervisor is mandatory).
- Letter of commitment of a USM academic or researcher as sponsor, following the provided
template.
All the documentation must be emailed to investigacion@usm.cl with subject: “2022 USM
Postdoctoral Application”.
Restrictions and obligations:
- Applicants must have been awarded the Ph.D. degree within the last 5 years (not prior to
June 2017). - Foreign researchers are required to obtain all necessary documents including the
corresponding Visa and covid 19 vaccines before their starting date. - Selected postdoctoral researchers are responsible for holding the necessary health insurance
and other labor laws required by Chilean authorities. - The postdoctoral researcher is expected to conduct high quality research with results
published in high impact factor WoS journals (Q1-Q2), and to apply to externally funded
research grants (such as Fondecyt Postdoctoral or Fondecyt Iniciación).
Evaluation:
Applications will be evaluated by a technical committee appointed by the General Direction of
Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship of USM, based on the following criteria:
- Research accomplishments (publications, grants and awards): 50%
- Research statement: 30%
- Letter of commitment of USM academic or researcher and expected impact for USM: 20%
As part of USM commitment to gender diversity and inclusion, female candidates evaluated in the
same tier¹ of accomplishment will be selected.
Important Dates:
- Application deadline: August 12, 2022.
- Application results: September, 2022.
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¹ Tiers are defined in quintiles.
