FACULTY POSITION IN MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING, DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING, PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DEL PERU, PERU
The Department of Engineering at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) invites applications to fill a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Mechatronics Engineering with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2022.
The successful candidate must have a PhD in Mechatronics Engineering or a closely related discipline, with an emphasis on at least two of the following areas: Mechatronics, Robotics, Automation, Automatic Control, System Design, Dynamical Systems, Cyber-Physical Systems, Biomechatronics, and Intelligent Systems. The main criteria for selection are research and teaching excellence. The position will involve teaching basic mechatronics engineering courses on Bachelor level and advanced mechatronic engineering courses on Master and PhD level. The position also involves research in an area of study that complements areas already represented within the department, and to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment. Publication in high impact academic journals (Q1 and Q2) and attraction of funding are required.
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú is the leading private university in the country, ranked 13th in Latin America according to the QS World University Rankings 2022. PUCP is recognized by the quality of its teaching, research work, publications, social responsibility, contribution to culture and undeniable academic and institutional leadership, which is possible thanks to the continuous effort of all its university community. PUCP is an urban and diverse university, an attractive place to work and study. Our location in the metropolitan area gives us good opportunities to understand and benefit from the city’s diverse population. PUCP promotes gender equality and opportunities in academia.
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Deadline for full consideration is Jun 12, 2022.