Organisation/Company Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC Chile) Department Department of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering Research Field Engineering » Civil engineering Environmental science » Water science Geosciences » Hydrology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 30 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (America/Santiago) Country Chile Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The School of Engineering at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC Chile), one of the leading academic institutions in Latin America, invites outstanding candidates for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Hydrogeology and Sustainable Groundwater Management at the Department of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering.

The position is primarily aimed at candidates at the Assistant Professor level, though exceptional applications at the Associate Professor level will also be considered.

Core Responsibilities:

- Conduct high-quality, internationally visible, and externally funded research leading to WoS-indexed publications.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in engineering, hydrogeology, and groundwater engineering.
- Supervise graduate students, particularly at the doctoral level.
- Develop knowledge transfer, outreach, interdisciplinary initiatives, and university administration tasks.

Key Research Topics:

- Quantitative hydrogeology & process-based groundwater modeling (e.g., MODFLOW, FEFLOW, MIKE SHE).
- Groundwater flow, recharge, storage, and groundwater–surface water interactions.
- Field-based hydrogeology, aquifer characterization, hydraulic testing, hydrogeochemistry, and hydrogeophysics.
- Integrated, hybrid, and data-driven modeling approaches, remote sensing, and decision-support tools.
- Groundwater quality, contaminant transport,



managed aquifer recharge (MAR), and climate change adaptation.
- Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering, Hydrogeology, Geological Sciences, Earth Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Strong scientific background with a proven publication record in Web of Science (WoS) indexed journals.
- High motivation for teaching excellence, graduate student mentoring, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to secure external research grants and lead interdisciplinary project initiatives.

Specific Requirements

- Postdoctoral or international academic experience should be stated in the application.
- Foreign candidates hired from abroad must obtain the corresponding visa in their country of residence before joining.
- Selected candidates are expected to adhere to the institution's Code of Ethics.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages SPANISH Level Basic

Research Field Engineering » Civil engineeringGeosciences » Hydrology

Additional Information

- Access to competitive salary scales according to UC Chile faculty regulations.
- Chilean statutory and university employment benefits.
- Internal seed funding and support for competitive research grant applications (e.g., ANID FONDECYT).
- Health insurance options, academic mobility programs, and university benefits.

Selection process

Preselected candidates will be informed within two months after the application deadline and will move forward to the interview stage, which includes:

- Interview with the Dean of the School of Engineering.
- Interview with the Selection Committee.
- Interview with faculty members of the Department.
- Psychological Interview.
- Academic Seminar (open to School of Engineering faculty).

Final candidate selection is subject to ratification by the Department, Selection Committee, and School Council.

Additional comments

EEO/AAP Policy: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile is committed to equal employment opportunities, fostering an inclusive, diverse community, and promoting the academic development of all faculty members.

📌 Faculty Position in Hydrogeology and Sustainable Groundwater Management (Santiago)
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