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Job description

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Universidad de los Andes (Uniandes), in Bogotá, Colombia, invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position. We seek an engineer able to teach and conduct research in the broad fields of hydraulics, hydrology, and water resources in urban environments, ideally with knowledge on geographic information systems.

Expected qualifications

A doctoral degree is required for this position; however, consideration will be given to applicants that are currently pursuing their doctoral degree and will complete it shortly. Applicants must have proven ability in carrying out scientific and applied research projects. This includes the ability to develop and sustain an active research program with external funding. Teaching ability and commitment to teaching are essential. Spanish is not essential for the application, but it will be expected as a teaching language after the first year.

Required materials

Applicants should submit a letter of interest that includes a proposed research plan and specifies teaching interest. Applicants must also include a detailed curriculum vitae including the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references. This information should be submitted to Prof. Nicolas Estrada, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universidad de los Andes; e-mail: [email protected].

Schedule

Screening and recruiting schedule:

· May 27th, 2022; deadline for submission of candidates’ letters of interest and CVs.

· June 24th, 2022; selected candidates will be invited to make oral presentations in front of the department committee. Candidates are expected to discuss their backgrounds and to present their academic and research work proposals.

· The anticipated starting date is between November 2022 and January 2023.

Uniandes is the leading independent private university in Colombia. Established in 1948, it is among the best Latin American universities and is included in worldwide rankings of outstanding universities. For further information, please visit the university’s website at (http://www.uniandes.edu.co).

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Universidad de los Andes, Colombia invites nominations and applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position beginning November 2022. The position is open for candidates interested in research topics related (but not restricted) to: structural engineering; urban resilience and adaptable systems; innovative materials and structural systems; systems health monitoring (SHM); applied statistics, probability and data analytics; and modelling and managing risks due to extreme events. Multidisciplinary research topics are preferred.

The department seeks an individual who will complement and strengthen our outstanding faculty. The position requires a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and institutional service. The successful candidates will be expected to:

• Hold an earned doctorate in Engineering. Applications will be considered provided the candidate can document a degree completion date before December 2022.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in structural engineering, as well as, courses in urban infrastructure systems. Professional registration is encouraged.
• Have ability in carrying out scientific and applied research projects, such as the ability to develop and sustain an active research program with external funding.
• Disseminate the results of their research.
• Show a willingness and ability to employ technology in teaching.
• Contribute to the development and strengthening of the new program on Urban Systems.
• Contribute to the excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and institutional service.
• Participate in departmental and school committees, advise students and contribute to student recruitment and retention.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate (both master and doctoral) students in their capstone projects or dissertations.
• Have a commitment to lifelong learning by means of professional development, applied research, publication and/or engineering practice.
• Be able and willing to collaborate with other department faculty and other academic units on campus, including student organizations.

The university maintains a strong student-centered focus and is committed to educating future leaders in civil engineering and urban infrastructure systems. Uniandes is the leading independent private university in Colombia. Established in 1948, our department has two undergraduate programs, two master programs, specialization courses and a doctoral program. The Department has ABET accredited programs in Civil and Environmental Engineering and High-Quality accreditation from the Ministry of Education in Colombia. According to The QS World University Rankings (2021), Universidad de Los Andes is the first university in Colombia and is 6th in Latin America. The Department currently serves more than 1150 undergraduate and graduate students, has 27 full-time faculty members of various rank and expertise. Uniandes offers compensation for 12-months, awards according to performance and flexible benefits related to childcare, health, child scholarship plans, and assurances, among others. The professor to be hired will be granted funds (FAPA), which will allow him/her to begin or continue his/her research.

Academic rank and salary are commensurate on the candidate’s prior experience and qualifications.
When applying, please upload a single PDF file. A complete application includes:

• Cover letter expressing interest and qualifications for the position including candidate’s teaching and research expectations.
• Complete curriculum vitae (including a full list of publications).
• Names, affiliations, phone numbers and email addresses for a minimum of three professional/academic references, with a very brief description of relationship between the candidate and referee.

Nominations and inquiries of interest may be directed to:
Nicolás Estrada
Department Head

Deadline for submissions of candidates: June 30, 2022.

Associate Professor and Search Committee Chair
Email: [email protected]

Job description

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Universidad de los Andes (Uniandes), in Bogotá, Colombia, invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position. We seek an engineer able to teach and conduct research in the broad fields of hydraulics, hydrology, and water resources in urban environments, ideally with knowledge on geographic information systems.

Expected qualifications

A doctoral degree is required for this position; however, consideration will be given to applicants that are currently pursuing their doctoral degree and will complete it shortly. Applicants must have proven ability in carrying out scientific and applied research projects. This includes the ability to develop and sustain an active research program with external funding. Teaching ability and commitment to teaching are essential. Spanish is not essential for the application, but it will be expected as a teaching language after the first year.

Required materials

Applicants should submit a letter of interest that includes a proposed research plan and specifies teaching interest. Applicants must also include a detailed curriculum vitae including the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references. This information should be submitted to Prof. Nicolas Estrada, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universidad de los Andes; e-mail: [email protected].

Schedule

Screening and recruiting schedule:

· May 27th, 2022; deadline for submission of candidates’ letters of interest and CVs.

· June 24th, 2022; selected candidates will be invited to make oral presentations in front of the department committee. Candidates are expected to discuss their backgrounds and to present their academic and research work proposals.

· The anticipated starting date is between November 2022 and January 2023.

Uniandes is the leading independent private university in Colombia. Established in 1948, it is among the best Latin American universities and is included in worldwide rankings of outstanding universities. For further information, please visit the university’s website at (http://www.uniandes.edu.co).

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia, invites applications for a full-time tenure track or tenured faculty position, with an anticipated starting date between November 2022 and January 2023. Uniandes is the leading independent private university in Colombia. Established in 1948, our department has two undergraduate programs, two master programs, specialization courses and a doctoral program. The Department has ABET accredited programs in Civil and Environmental Engineering and High-Quality accreditation from the Ministry of Education in Colombia. According to The QS World University Rankings (2021), Universidad de Los Andes is the first university in Colombia and is 5th in Latin America. The University offers compensation for 12-months, awards according to performance and flexible benefits related to childcare, health, and assurances, among others. The professor to be hired will be granted support (FAPA), which will allow him/her to begin or continue his/her research. For further information, please visit the university’s website at (http://www.uniandes.edu.co).

Interested candidates must have proven ability in carrying out scientific and applied research projects, such as the ability to develop and sustain an active research program with external funding. This implies candidates should preferably possess the necessary skills to obtain said funding. Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in a related discipline and must also have exemplary records of achievements in research as doctoral student, post-doctoral student, assistant professor, junior professor, or university researcher. Teaching ability and commitment to teaching are essential. Candidates should also have very good teaching skills and they are expected to be completely fluent in English. Spanish is not essential for the application, but it will be expected as teaching language after the first year.

The Department is looking for applicants with expertise in (but not limited to) some of the following areas:

• Built Environment Sustainability
• Construction Management and Innovation
• Construction Health and Safety Systems
• Lean Construction and Value Management
• Management of Infrastructure Systems, Life-Cycle Costing, and Stochastic Simulation
• Operations Research (cost and schedule), Productivity and Quality
• Project Delivery, Contracting, and Procurement Systems
• Uncertainty, Risk Management, and Decision-Making
• Virtual Design and Construction, Building Information Modeling, and Integrated Project Delivery.

Applicants should submit the following documents:

1. A cover letter
2. A curriculum Vitae
3. A list of publications
4. A research statement (maximum 3 pages)
5. A teaching statement (maximum 3 pages)
6. Full contact information for at least 3 references .

Applicants should send their application documents to Nicolás Estrada ([email protected])

Deadline for submissions of candidates: May 27, 2022.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit three letters of recommendation, and will be invited to deliver a lecture in Bogota as well as having face-to-face interviews with faculty.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Universidad de los Andes, Colombia invites nominations and applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position beginning November 2022. The position is open for candidates interested in research topics related (but not restricted) to: structural engineering; urban resilience and adaptable systems; innovative materials and structural systems; systems health monitoring (SHM); applied statistics, probability and data analytics; and modelling and managing risks due to extreme events. Multidisciplinary research topics are preferred.

The department seeks an individual who will complement and strengthen our outstanding faculty. The position requires a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and institutional service. The successful candidates will be expected to:

• Hold an earned doctorate in Engineering. Applications will be considered provided the candidate can document a degree completion date before December 2022.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in structural engineering, as well as, courses in urban infrastructure systems. Professional registration is encouraged.
• Have ability in carrying out scientific and applied research projects, such as the ability to develop and sustain an active research program with external funding.
• Disseminate the results of their research.
• Show a willingness and ability to employ technology in teaching.
• Contribute to the development and strengthening of the new program on Urban Systems.
• Contribute to the excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and institutional service.
• Participate in departmental and school committees, advise students and contribute to student recruitment and retention.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate (both master and doctoral) students in their capstone projects or dissertations.
• Have a commitment to lifelong learning by means of professional development, applied research, publication and/or engineering practice.
• Be able and willing to collaborate with other department faculty and other academic units on campus, including student organizations.

The university maintains a strong student-centered focus and is committed to educating future leaders in civil engineering and urban infrastructure systems. Uniandes is the leading independent private university in Colombia. Established in 1948, our department has two undergraduate programs, two master programs, specialization courses and a doctoral program. The Department has ABET accredited programs in Civil and Environmental Engineering and High-Quality accreditation from the Ministry of Education in Colombia. According to The QS World University Rankings (2021), Universidad de Los Andes is the first university in Colombia and is 6th in Latin America. The Department currently serves more than 1150 undergraduate and graduate students, has 27 full-time faculty members of various rank and expertise. Uniandes offers compensation for 12-months, awards according to performance and flexible benefits related to childcare, health, child scholarship plans, and assurances, among others. The professor to be hired will be granted funds (FAPA), which will allow him/her to begin or continue his/her research.

Academic rank and salary are commensurate on the candidate’s prior experience and qualifications.
When applying, please upload a single PDF file. A complete application includes:

• Cover letter expressing interest and qualifications for the position including candidate’s teaching and research expectations.
• Complete curriculum vitae (including a full list of publications).
• Names, affiliations, phone numbers and email addresses for a minimum of three professional/academic references, with a very brief description of relationship between the candidate and referee.

Nominations and inquiries of interest may be directed to:
Nicolás Estrada
Department Head

Deadline for submissions of candidates: June 30, 2022.

Associate Professor and Search Committee Chair
Email: [email protected]

Job description

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Universidad de los Andes (Uniandes), in Bogotá, Colombia, invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position. We seek an engineer able to teach and conduct research in the broad fields of hydraulics, hydrology, and water resources in urban environments, ideally with knowledge on geographic information systems.

Expected qualifications

A doctoral degree is required for this position; however, consideration will be given to applicants that are currently pursuing their doctoral degree and will complete it shortly. Applicants must have proven ability in carrying out scientific and applied research projects. This includes the ability to develop and sustain an active research program with external funding. Teaching ability and commitment to teaching are essential. Spanish is not essential for the application, but it will be expected as a teaching language after the first year.

Required materials

Applicants should submit a letter of interest that includes a proposed research plan and specifies teaching interest. Applicants must also include a detailed curriculum vitae including the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references. This information should be submitted to Prof. Nicolas Estrada, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universidad de los Andes; e-mail: [email protected].

Schedule

Screening and recruiting schedule:

· May 27th, 2022; deadline for submission of candidates’ letters of interest and CVs.

· June 24th, 2022; selected candidates will be invited to make oral presentations in front of the department committee. Candidates are expected to discuss their backgrounds and to present their academic and research work proposals.

· The anticipated starting date is between November 2022 and January 2023.

Uniandes is the leading independent private university in Colombia. Established in 1948, it is among the best Latin American universities and is included in worldwide rankings of outstanding universities. For further information, please visit the university’s website at (http://www.uniandes.edu.co).

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia, invites applications for a full-time tenure track or tenured faculty position, with an anticipated starting date between November 2022 and January 2023. Uniandes is the leading independent private university in Colombia. Established in 1948, our department has two undergraduate programs, two master programs, specialization courses and a doctoral program. The Department has ABET accredited programs in Civil and Environmental Engineering and High-Quality accreditation from the Ministry of Education in Colombia. According to The QS World University Rankings (2021), Universidad de Los Andes is the first university in Colombia and is 5th in Latin America. The University offers compensation for 12-months, awards according to performance and flexible benefits related to childcare, health, and assurances, among others. The professor to be hired will be granted support (FAPA), which will allow him/her to begin or continue his/her research. For further information, please visit the university’s website at (http://www.uniandes.edu.co).

Interested candidates must have proven ability in carrying out scientific and applied research projects, such as the ability to develop and sustain an active research program with external funding. This implies candidates should preferably possess the necessary skills to obtain said funding. Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in a related discipline and must also have exemplary records of achievements in research as doctoral student, post-doctoral student, assistant professor, junior professor, or university researcher. Teaching ability and commitment to teaching are essential. Candidates should also have very good teaching skills and they are expected to be completely fluent in English. Spanish is not essential for the application, but it will be expected as teaching language after the first year.

The Department is looking for applicants with expertise in (but not limited to) some of the following areas:

• Built Environment Sustainability
• Construction Management and Innovation
• Construction Health and Safety Systems
• Lean Construction and Value Management
• Management of Infrastructure Systems, Life-Cycle Costing, and Stochastic Simulation
• Operations Research (cost and schedule), Productivity and Quality
• Project Delivery, Contracting, and Procurement Systems
• Uncertainty, Risk Management, and Decision-Making
• Virtual Design and Construction, Building Information Modeling, and Integrated Project Delivery.

Applicants should submit the following documents:

1. A cover letter
2. A curriculum Vitae
3. A list of publications
4. A research statement (maximum 3 pages)
5. A teaching statement (maximum 3 pages)
6. Full contact information for at least 3 references .

Applicants should send their application documents to Nicolás Estrada ([email protected])

Deadline for submissions of candidates: May 27, 2022.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit three letters of recommendation, and will be invited to deliver a lecture in Bogota as well as having face-to-face interviews with faculty.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Universidad de los Andes, Colombia invites nominations and applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position beginning November 2022. The position is open for candidates interested in research topics related (but not restricted) to: structural engineering; urban resilience and adaptable systems; innovative materials and structural systems; systems health monitoring (SHM); applied statistics, probability and data analytics; and modelling and managing risks due to extreme events. Multidisciplinary research topics are preferred.

The department seeks an individual who will complement and strengthen our outstanding faculty. The position requires a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and institutional service. The successful candidates will be expected to:

• Hold an earned doctorate in Engineering. Applications will be considered provided the candidate can document a degree completion date before December 2022.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in structural engineering, as well as, courses in urban infrastructure systems. Professional registration is encouraged.
• Have ability in carrying out scientific and applied research projects, such as the ability to develop and sustain an active research program with external funding.
• Disseminate the results of their research.
• Show a willingness and ability to employ technology in teaching.
• Contribute to the development and strengthening of the new program on Urban Systems.
• Contribute to the excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and institutional service.
• Participate in departmental and school committees, advise students and contribute to student recruitment and retention.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate (both master and doctoral) students in their capstone projects or dissertations.
• Have a commitment to lifelong learning by means of professional development, applied research, publication and/or engineering practice.
• Be able and willing to collaborate with other department faculty and other academic units on campus, including student organizations.

The university maintains a strong student-centered focus and is committed to educating future leaders in civil engineering and urban infrastructure systems. Uniandes is the leading independent private university in Colombia. Established in 1948, our department has two undergraduate programs, two master programs, specialization courses and a doctoral program. The Department has ABET accredited programs in Civil and Environmental Engineering and High-Quality accreditation from the Ministry of Education in Colombia. According to The QS World University Rankings (2021), Universidad de Los Andes is the first university in Colombia and is 6th in Latin America. The Department currently serves more than 1150 undergraduate and graduate students, has 27 full-time faculty members of various rank and expertise. Uniandes offers compensation for 12-months, awards according to performance and flexible benefits related to childcare, health, child scholarship plans, and assurances, among others. The professor to be hired will be granted funds (FAPA), which will allow him/her to begin or continue his/her research.

Academic rank and salary are commensurate on the candidate’s prior experience and qualifications.
When applying, please upload a single PDF file. A complete application includes:

• Cover letter expressing interest and qualifications for the position including candidate’s teaching and research expectations.
• Complete curriculum vitae (including a full list of publications).
• Names, affiliations, phone numbers and email addresses for a minimum of three professional/academic references, with a very brief description of relationship between the candidate and referee.

Nominations and inquiries of interest may be directed to:
Nicolás Estrada
Department Head

Deadline for submissions of candidates: June 30, 2022.

Associate Professor and Search Committee Chair
Email: [email protected]