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

https://www.ib.unam.mx/ibunam/Convocatoria_Inv_Ornitologia_21Feb26.pdf

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 full-time Research Scientist
(Investigador/a Asociado/a C de Tiempo Completo) in the field of
Systematic Ornithology, in the Department of Zoology.

Candidate's profile:
We seek a scientist to conduct research in systematic biology of
Class Aves (e.g., species discovery and description, classification,
phylogenetic relationships), applying innovative theoretical concepts and
methodological tools for phylogenetic reconstruction with genomic data,
or for comparative phylogenetics, to investigate evolutionary processes
above the species level (e.g., morphological diversity and evolution,
species richness, diversification, distribution), combining field work
and development of biological collections, including museomics.

Requirements:
- Doctorate or Ph.D. degree in zoology, ornithology, systematics or
  evolution.
- Preferably with postdoctoral experience.
- Knowledge and professional experience of at least three years in
  research in phylogenetic systematics and evolution of a group of
  Class Aves.
- Experience in field work.
- Experience using biological collections, as well as interest and
  ability to continue the development of Mexico's National Bird
  Collection (Coleccion Nacional de Aves, CNAN).
- 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.
- Develop their own line of independent research, including procurement
  of funds for research, and interaction and collaboration with other
  research groups.
- Non-native speakers must be fluent in the Spanish language.
- 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 39
  years old or younger, and male applicants should be 37 years old or
  younger 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 of Class Aves.
2. Description of research conducted during at least the past 3 years
   (maximum 2 pages).
3. Research plan to be developed in one year, in the context of a longer
   research proposal, on the systematics and evolution a group of Class
   Aves, preferably with a focus on groups distributed in Mexico
   (maximum 10 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).
6. Shortlisted candidates should provide 3 letters of academic
   recommendation.

Applications, accompanied by supporting documents, will be received from
February 23rd, 2026 until the close of this call, on April 20th, 2026
at 18:00 h (Mexico City time). Shortlisted candidates will be contacted
to request recommendation letters, a seminar 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.

s.magallon@ib.unam.mx

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