Two full-time academic positions in theory and applications of data science and AI at IDIA, FCFM – University of Chile

🚀 We’re Hiring! Join Us at the University of Chile – IDIA, FCFM 🇨🇱

The Initiative for Data and Artificial Intelligence (IDIA) at the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (FCFM) is opening two full-time academic positions (44 hrs/week) in Theory and Applications of Data Science & AI — one of them is reserved exclusively for women to foster gender equity in academia.

🗓 Closing Date: November 10, 2025 – 23:59 (Chile local time)

🌐 Apply here: www.uchile.cl/concursoAcademico/ – Call Code FM2409

📄 Full call details: https://idia.uchile.cl/2025/08/two-full-time-academic-positions-theory-and-applications-in-the-field-of-data-science-and-ai-idia-fcfm-university-of-chile/

📩 Questions? Contact fbravo@dcc.uchile.cl

What we’re looking for:

Researchers ready to blend theory and practice in fields like:

• Data Engineering, Data Mining, Machine Learning
• Deep Learning for Vision, NLP & Multimodal Data
• Autonomous Agents, Software Engineering with AI
• Responsible AI & applications across science, health, and society

What you’ll do:

• Conduct impactful research—both independently and in collaboration with others.
• Teach courses in our Master’s in Data Science program, as well as in related undergraduate programs.
• Supervise students across all levels, including undergraduate, Master’s, and our future PhD in AI program.
• Design innovative electives that shape the future of AI education.
• Build strong industry partnerships and lead projects with tangible societal impact.

💰 Salary range (Assistant Professor): CLP$3.4M–4.0M/month (~USD 3,670–4,320 before taxes) + opportunities for project-based supplements

Tips for a strong application:

• ✅ Recommendation Letters: Choose referees who can share specific examples of your skills, leadership, and impact – make it personal and concrete.
• ✅ Teaching Statement: Reference our Master’s in Data Science courses, plus relevant undergrad courses in Computer Science, Mathematical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering. Suggest potential new electives you could create.
• ✅ Research Statement: Show how your work bridges theory & application and aligns with our interdisciplinary, socially-relevant mission.

🌟 At IDIA, you’ll join a vibrant AI & Data Science ecosystem, collaborating with world-class research centers like CENIA, IMFD, CMM, NLHPC, and more. This is your chance to help shape AI research in Chile — and beyond.

📌 Equal Opportunity: We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a welcoming academic environment.