Faculty Position. Systematic Entomology
Institute of Biology. Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico

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The Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM, www.unam.mx) is the
preeminent public higher-education center in Mexico and is among the
highest-ranking Spanish-speaking and Latin American universities. UNAM's
Institute of Biology is a research center on the University's
main campus in Mexico City. Its mission is to discover, describe and
systematically document biota, conducting scientific research about the
evolutionary processes that originate and maintain it, its composition,
distribution and interactions, and its sustainable use. The Institute
of Biology houses the National Biological Collections of Mexico,
including ten zoological collections, and the National Herbarium. Its
Faculty include over 160 scientists and academic technicians who conduct
research, teach and supervise undergraduate and graduate students,
and participate in outreach activities, all to contribute to the
understanding and conservation of biological diversity and to improve
scientific advancement and the well-being of society.

To fulfill its mission, the Institute of Biology seeks qualified
applicants for one tenure-track position as a full-time Research
Scientist (Investigador/a Asociado/a C de Tiempo Completo) in the field
of Systematic Entomology, in the Department of Zoology.

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE
We seek a scientist able to conduct research in systematic biology (e.g.,
species discovery and description, classification, phylogenetic analyses),
extending to the application of innovative theoretical concepts and
methodological tools to investigate one or more processes associated with
their evolution above the species level (e.g., morphological diversity,
species richness, distribution, evolution, diversification), with
substantial experience of work and development of biological collections.

REQUIREMENTS
1. Doctorate or Ph.D. degree in zoology, entomology, systematics or
   evolution.
2. Preferably with postdoctoral experience.
3. Knowledge and professional experience of at least 3 years in research
   in phylogenetic systematics and evolution of insects, preferably in
   any of the following taxonomic groups: Diptera, Coleoptera (except
   Scolytinae), Odonata, Trichoptera or Psocodea.
4. Field work experience.
5. Experience in the use or development of biological collections.
6. Ability to teach and supervise undergraduate and graduate students
   from UNAM's School of Science and Graduate Programs, as well as to
   participate in outreach and institutional activities.
7. Develop their own line of independent research, including procurement
   of funds for research and interaction and collaboration with other
   research groups.
8. Non-native speakers must be fluent in the Spanish language.
9. Because this position is available through the Subprograma de
   Incorporacion de Jovenes Academicos de Carrera (SIJA) UNAM, aimed at
   incorporating early-career faculty, female applicants should be no
   older than 39 years of age, and male applicants should be no older
   than 37 years of age on the day of hire approved by the Consejo
   Tecnico de la Investigacion Cientifica (CTIC, Technical Council for
   Scientific Research).

APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
To apply, please send the following documents to sacademica@ib.unam.mx,
with copy (Cc:) to secacad_vl@ib.unam.mx
1. Curriculum vitae (CV), including academic degrees, publication
   history and experience in systematics and evolution, preferably on
   the aforementioned taxonomic groups.
2. Description of research conducted during at least the past 3 years
   (maximum 2 pages).
3. Research proposal to be developed in three years, in the context of
   longer research plan, focused on the systematics and evolution of any
   of the aforementioned groups of insects, preferably with a focus on
   Mexican groups (maximum 15 pages).
4. Cover letter addressed to the Director, Prof. Susana Magallon,
   stating the motives and interest in developing an academic career at
   the Institute of Biology, UNAM (maximum 2 pages).
5. Proof of date of birth.
6. Shortlisted candidates should provide academic recommendation letters
   from at least three persons.

DEADLINE
Applications, accompanied by supporting documents, will be received from
June 17th, 2025 until the close of this call, on August 04th, 2025 at
18:00 h (Mexico City time). Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to
request recommendation letters, a seminar for the academic community of
the Institute of Biology, and a personal interview.

CONTACT
For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact the Office
of Academic Affairs of the Institute of Biology at sacademica@ib.unam.mx
and/or secacad_vl@ib.unam.mx.

Susana Magallón <s.magallon@ib.unam.mx>

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