Assistant/Associate Faculty Positions

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Facultad de Matemáticas
Position ID:
UC_Chile -FPOEST2026 [#26482]
Position Title:
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Santiago de Chile, Región Metropolitana 7820436, Chile [map ]
Subject Area:
Statistics
Appl Deadline:
2025/06/15 11:59PM (posted 2025/04/07, updated 2025/04/03)
Position Description:
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Position Description

The Faculty of Mathematics at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC Chile) invites applications for two (2) full-time positions in its Department of Statistics at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor starting in January 2026. Candidates in all areas of Theoretical and Applied Statistics are encouraged to apply.

 

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile is among the top universities in Latin America, and its Faculty of Mathematics is the academic unit responsible for developing and promoting Mathematics and Statistics. It has an extensive academic body that has grown significantly in the last few years, diversifying the scope of its areas, and attracting young researchers from around the world. We provide a rich research environment and many resources to support our professors. Moreover, the National Agency for Research and Development (ANID) offers individual research grants on a competitive basis. UC supports these applications, and our proposals enjoy a high degree of success. 

 

The teaching load is three (3) courses per year, distributed over two semesters. Command of Spanish is not required to apply; however, the selected candidate is expected to start teaching in Spanish during their second year at UC. Applicants who do not speak Spanish will receive support from the University to learn the language adequately. To support the initial academic career stages, the incorporation of Assistant Professors can benefit from an initial reduction of the teaching load and a starting fund. 

 

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in Statistics or equivalent, a strong record of publications in their area of research and sufficient teaching experience at the university level. Depending on the experience of each applicant, other aspects of the academic performance may be considered during the selection process, such as service and outreach. The applicant's position and salary will be adjusted according to the policies and regulations on the applicant's starting date. These will be determined according to the previous experience of the candidate.

 

The Department of Statistics is the leading research group in Chile and offers an undergraduate career, a MSc, and a Ph.D. in Statistics. The Department of Statistics also participates in interdisciplinary programs with the Engineering Faculty. The programs include master's degrees in artificial intelligence and data science and an undergraduate career in data science.

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile is committed to the values of diversity regarding origin, gender, and ethnicity to build a more diverse and inclusive community. For the current call, women are especially encouraged to apply.

 

Applications are received through the MATHJOBS platform or can be sent by email at stat@mat.uc.cl.

The documentation submitted must include at least:

·      Cover Letter.

·      Curriculum vitae.

·      Publication list.

·      Research statement.

·      Teaching statement.

·      Three (3) letters of recommendation, at least one of them referring to the teaching experience.

The deadline for the application is June 15, 2025. Queries can be made by email to Prof. Luis Gutiérrez, Director of the Department of Statistics, at llgutier@uc.cl.

Visa

If selected for a position, a foreigner without permanent residency in Chile or applying from abroad will need to request a visa in the consulate of their country of origin to be incorporated as academic staff at UC Chile.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Publication list
• Three or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )

And anything else requested in the position description.

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