Call for applications: postdoctoral researcher in “Sustainable Aquaculture”
The UC School of Veterinary Medicine invites postdoctoral researchers to apply to the internal competition of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile for a postdoctoral researcher position in the following line of research: “Sustainable Aquaculture”. The research will be conducted under the sponsorship of Professor Phillip Dettleff from the School of Veterinary Medicine, […]
The UC School of Veterinary Medicine invites postdoctoral researchers to apply to the internal competition of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile for a postdoctoral researcher position in the following line of research: “Sustainable Aquaculture”.
The research will be conducted under the sponsorship of Professor Phillip Dettleff from the School of Veterinary Medicine, in collaboration with Professors Sebastián Escobar (Faculty of Agronomy and Natural Systems, FASN), Waldo Cerpa (Faculty of Biological Sciences, FCB), and Francisco Morera (School of Veterinary Medicine).
The application submission period ends on August 9, 2024 (1:00 PM Chile time). The second stage includes interviews, proposal preparation, application submission, and concludes with the competition results on September 11, 2024.
Timeline:
| Date | Milestone |
| 09-08-2024 (13:00 hrs Chile) | Submission of applications |
| 13-08-2024 and 15-08-2024 | Interview period. |
| 22-08-2024 and 26-08-2024 | Proposal preparation |
| 02-09-2024 | Submission of second stage application |
| 11-09-2024 | Competition result announcement |
Below, you will find more details about the research area, requirements, benefits, and contact information for inquiries.
About the UC School of Veterinary Medicine
UC ranks among the top three universities in Latin America according to the QS Ranking, standing out for its academic excellence and impact on interdisciplinary research. The School of Veterinary Medicine is part of the Faculties of Medicine, Biological Sciences, and Agronomy and Natural Resources, which promote collaboration among various fields of knowledge, fostering an integral approach to scientific research.
Approach to the line of research in Sustainable Aquaculture
The research of the postdoctoral project will be focused on the impact that certain stressors and pathogen infection generate on gene regulation through epigenetic changes in salmon, how these changes modify the host-pathogen interaction in salmonids, and how the use of extracts of native algae with potential for sustainable multitrophic crops impacts the immune response against pathogens in stress contexts.
Benefits for the Selected Researcher:
- Honorarium: 26MM$ annually for a maximum period of 2 years.
- Installation Funding: Up to 2.5MM$ (year 1) for foreigners and Chileans returning to the country after completing their doctoral studies abroad.
- Equipment and Investment: Up to 4.5MM$ (one-time, at the start of the project).
- Operational Expenses: 6MM$ provided by the Hosting Academic Units (School of Veterinary Medicine and Faculty of Biological Sciences) and projects of the sponsoring researchers.
- UC Postdoctoral Researcher Appointment: Access to facilities, equipment, and resources available at SVM.
Obligations of the Selected Researcher:
- Accomplish specific tasks of the postdoctoral project
- Conduct research at SVM – UC San Joaquín Campus.
- Apply for the FONDECYT Postdoctoral competition in 2025.
Application Requirements:
- PhD Degree: Obtained from January 1, 2022, onwards. For female applicants who have had children in the past 3 years, an additional year per child can be counted.
- Letter of Intent: Addressed to the Selection Committee.
- Updated Curriculum Vitae.
- Demonstrable Experience in some of the following areas: Molecular biology in aquatic organisms, aquaculture genomics, host-pathogen interaction in aquatic organisms, among others.
- Research Skills: The applicant must have demonstrable experience in fish cell line culture, gene expression analysis, or evaluation of epigenetic modifications through methylation analysis. Additionally, the applicant must have worked with commercially important aquaculture models to understand the context of the postdoctoral project in aquaculture.
- Transversal Skills:
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Ability to work with teams from various fields such as medicine, biology, and agronomy.
- Scientific Writing: Ability to write reports and scientific articles.
- Presentation of Results: Competence to present research findings at conferences and scientific meetings.
Selection Criteria:
The initial selection will be made by a Selection Committee composed of authorities from the School of Veterinary Medicine and the sponsoring researchers, who will review the applications and call pre-selected candidates for an interview. Subsequently, candidates will work with the sponsoring researchers to develop a research proposal, which will be presented in the second stage of the UC internal Postdoctoral competition. The University will select the winning proposals for the available postdoctoral positions.
Timeline:
| Date | Milestone |
| 09-08-2024 (13:00 hrs Chile) | Submission of applications |
| 13-08-2024 and 15-08-2024 | Interview period. |
| 22-08-2024 and 26-08-2024 | Proposal preparation |
| 02-09-2024 | Submission of second stage application |
| 11-09-2024 | Competition result announcement |
Application form:
Contact and More Information:
For more information about the application process, specific requirements, and benefits, please contact Marcela Paz Muñoz at email dipmedvet@uc.cl. For inquiries about the research line, contact the sponsoring researcher Phillip Dettleff at email phillip.dettleff@uc.cl
