Universidad UTE, through the
Department of Postdoctoral Studies, invites applications from professionals
holding a doctoral degree (Ph.
D.) with an academic and scientific track record
in Architecture and Urban Planning to join the [contact details available in the full listing] Postdoctoral Program.
The
position is intended for the
development of original, independent research over a 24-month period, based on
a research proposal aligned with
UTE University's research priorities. The
program encompasses scientific output, participation in academic activities and
in the training of
early-career researchers, as well as the identification of
and application to funding and cooperation opportunities related to the
research.
Research area: Architecture, Urban
Planning, Construction, and Visual Arts. This research area
adopts an interdisciplinary
approach that combines theory and practice to
address challenges in the design of habitable spaces, urban planning, and
artistic expression.
Architecture and urban planning are grounded in theories
of territorial development, sustainability, and habitability, while
construction
incorporates technological innovation and efficiency in the use of
materials. Visual arts, in turn, contribute an aesthetic, symbolic, and
critical dimension that enriches cultural and social processes. Overall, this
research area promotes the creation of sustainable, inclusive,
and culturally
meaningful environments.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree (Ph. D.) in a field relevant to the
- program.
- Academic and scientific track record in the area of specialization.
- Scientific output and research experience
- relevant to
- the field applied for.
- A research proposal submitted in the prescribed format
- and aligned with Universidad UTE's
- research priorities.
- Knowledge of funding sources and the ability to identify
- cooperation opportunities.
- Interest in
- contributing to the strengthening of
- research and to the training of early-career researchers.
- Availability to carry out the
- program on an exclusive,
- on-site basis.
- The
- documentation required for the application.
Where the doctoral
degree
certificate has not yet been issued, applicants may submit official
certification or a letter confirming that the doctoral defense
has been
approved.
Desirable qualifications
- Scientific
- publications and a research track record in the area
- of specialization.
- Experience
- in research projects.
- Experience
- in identifying and applying to funding sources.
- Experience
- in academic and scientific cooperation.
- Experience
- in training or mentoring graduate students.
- Participation
- in academic, scientific, and outreach activities.
- Ability
- to conduct original and independent research.
Responsibilities
Over the course of the appointment, the selected candidate
will be expected to:
- Carry
- out the approved research plan and produce
- scientific results.
- Publish at least 4 scientific articles in journals
- indexed in
- Scopus or Web of Science and ranked in quartiles Q1 or Q2.
- Submit at least 1 additional scientific article to a
- journal indexed
- in Scopus or Web of Science before the end of the appointment,
- providing proof of submission or official receipt.
- Identify and
- apply to national or international funding
- and cooperation opportunities in support of the research and, where funds
- are
- secured, allocate
- them to the activities for which they were awarded,
- in accordance with the terms set by the funding or partner
- organization.
- Co-supervise at least one master's thesis together with
- a UTE University faculty member, reviewing progress and
- providing
- feedback.
- Remain in Ecuador for at least 65% of the appointment.
- The remaining 35% may be spent abroad on academic,
- scientific,
- or
- cooperation activities related to the program, subject to prior
- institutional authorization.
Terms of
appointment
The appointment will run for 24
months and may be renewed for up to 12 additional months, subject to a
satisfactory
performance
review and the availability of institutional or
external funding.
The position requires exclusive
dedication and on-site
attendance.
Ecuadorian postdoctoral researchers must be
present on site from the start of their activities. Selected international
researchers will have
up to 30 days to begin program activities; during this
period they may carry them out remotely, where applicable,
while arranging
their
relocation to Ecuador.
Physical incorporation at UTE
University must take place within 60 days of notification
of selection,
allowing for the relevant immigration and relocation procedures.
The monthly salary will range from USD
1,800 to
USD 2,500.
The applicable level will be determined by the
Selection Committee based on the researcher's experience, academic and
scientific track
record, and the nature of the proposed research.
Selection process
The selection process
comprises:
- Eligibility review:
- verification of requirements and documentation.
- Academic
- evaluation: up to 50
- points, distributed across track record and scientific output (20 points),
- research proposal (20 points), and
- interview (10 points).
- Interview: 45 to 60 minutes, in person or
- online, in Spanish or English.
- Recommendation by the Selection
- Committee.
- Approval and notification of results.
- Acceptance of
- the terms of appointment
- through
- submission of the corresponding letter.
Documentation
Applications must include:
- Doctoral degree certificate (Ph. D.) or, where
- applicable, official
- certification or letter confirming approval of the
- doctoral
- defense.
- Curriculum vitae in the format used for funding
- applications.
- Two academic reference letters from researchers
- or
- academics directly involved in the applicant's research
- activities over
- the past three years.
- Proposal for funding sources
- in the prescribed format,
- including at least one proposal
- identifying potential funding.
- Cover letter addressed to the Director
- of the
- Department of Postdoctoral Studies.
- Research proposal in the prescribed format.
- National identity card or
- passport.
Forms and documents specified
as such in the call must be
submitted in English.
Apply at:
https://ute.edu.ec/dpto-postdoctorado/ Deadline: 23 October 2026,
23:59
(GMT−5) Enquiries: [contact details available in the full listing] · ([contact details available in the full listing], ext.
2436
