Call for Faculty Positions (in Software Engineering)
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (PUCV), Chile
Escuela de Ingeniería Informática
We are seeking to fill one tenure-track faculty position at the Escuela de Ingeniería Informática at Pontificia Universidad Católica de
Valparaíso (PUCV), Valparaíso, Chile. Candidates must hold a PhD in Computer Science (or a related field) or have defended their
doctoral thesis by October 1st, 2025. Preferred research areas include, but are not limited to:
• Software Requirements Engineering
• Testing and Quality Assurance
• Agile Methodologies
• Databases
• Cloud Computing and Distributed Systems
• Cybersecurity
• Blockchain Technologies
• Virtual/Augmented Reality
We seek dynamic colleagues who will make positive contributions to the Department's teaching, research, and service efforts.
Candidates with published articles in ISI WoS-indexed journals are highly preferred. Applications are particularly welcome from
those willing to commit to the spirit of the Department and the University's aspirations towards equality, diversity and inclusivity.
Thus, we encourage applications from women and foreign candidates. The salary is commensurate with the candidate's experience
and qualifications. The offered salary will be competitive internationally and complemented with research incentives and access to
support funds.
The PUCV is currently ranked among the top 30 universities in Latin America and among the top five Universities in Chile. The
Escuela de Ingeniería Informática offers three undergraduate programs (Ingeniería Civil Informática, Ingeniería Civil en Ciencia de
Datos, and Ingeniería en Informática) as well as two postgraduate programs (Master in Informatics Engineering and PhD
in Informatics Engineering). The PUCV is situated at the heart of the Valparaíso metropolitan area, which was designated a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. The cities of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar stand out for their quality of life and their diverse tourist attractions.
Candidates are asked to send the following documentation:
• Cover Letter indicating the motivations of the candidate
• Curriculum vitae
• Validation of Candidate's Degrees (if needed).
• Two reference letters (they must be sent to the Head of the Department, Dr Ricardo Soto De Giorgis, email:
dirinf@pucv.cl)
• Publication list indicating whether each paper is WoS indexed and its current status (under review/accepted/published).
• List the research projects the candidate has participated in as the principal researcher (or equivalent).
Applications must be made by July 1st, 2025, through this link.
Application Code:VRD 083 - 2025