The Institute of Neuroscience at the University of Valparaiso, Valparaiso, Chile, is seeking outstanding applicants for a tenure-track faculty position

INSTITUTE OF NEUROSCIENCE INTERDISCIPLINARY CENTER OF NEUROSCIENCE OF VALPARAISO, FACULTY OF SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF VALPARAISO CHILE

The Institute of Neuroscience at the University of Valparaiso, Valparaiso, Chile, is seeking outstanding applicants for a tenure-track faculty position. We are seeking applicants with at least 5 years experience in research and teaching, demonstrated productivity through publication of articles as corresponding author, and with an independent and internationally recognized research program in the areas of Genetics and Development of the nervous system, Systems Neuroscience, Biophysics, or Computational Biology.

Requirements: Doctoral degree in any area of the natural sciences other doctorates in the area of Biology, Mathematics or Computer Engineering whose main lines of Research are in Neuroscience, Biophysics, or Computational Biology.

Desired requirements:

1) At least 5 years experience in research and teaching

2) Experience as independent researcher, as accredited by being Principal Investigator of Research grants awarded during the last 5 years.

3) Established independent and internationally recognized research program in the area of Neuroscience, Biophysics, or Computational Biology.

4) Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Application Process:

Complete description of the requirements and conditions for applying can be found (in Spanish) at:

http://www.uv.cl/sitios/concurso_cargo_uv

Applications will only be received by email sent to: concursos@uv.cl

Please write in the subject line of the email message: POSTULACIÓN ACADÉMICO JORNADA COMPLETA INSTITUTO DE NEUROCIENCIAS.

The application package must contain the following documents:

1. Summary CV and affidavits, according to the format described on the website: www.uv.cl/sitios/concurso_cargo_uv
2. Extended curriculum vitae (free format).
3. Photocopy of the Chilean identity card, or of the identification document or passport of the country of origin (in the case of foreign applicants).
4. Documents proving compliance with the basic application requirements (simple scans of professional title, degree and / or academic degree would be sufficient).
5. A brief review of your most significant research contributions and associated articles as corresponding author (no more than 10).
6. At least 2 (maximum of 3) letters of recommendation from scientific peers. Letters may be sent by the applicant or sent directly by the recommenders to: concursos@uv.cl indicating in the subject line “Letter of recommendation for [name of applicant]”
7. Brief proposal explaining how you would integrate into the Institute of Neuroscience in terms of Research, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and possible collaborations with other members of the Neuroscience Institute (no more than three pages).

Applicants who do not submit the complete documentation will not be pass to the evaluation phase.

• Deadline: October 7, 2020
• Notification of selection results: October 30, 2020
• Start date: March 1, 2021