About this role
<p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Research Professor at the Institute for Obesity Research (IOR)</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The Institute for Obesity Research (IOR) at Tecnológico de Monterrey seeks outstanding candidates to lead independent and dynamic research programs in fields such as metabolic diseases, obesity, systems biology applied to biomedicine, cell biology, genomics, or any other area of biological sciences with a particular focus on addressing health challenges related to obesity and metabolic diseases. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree, demonstrate significant research achievements, present an innovative research plan, and exhibit a strong commitment to teaching for undergraduate and graduate students. Furthermore, candidates should demonstrate a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusivity in their research and teaching practices.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">We are looking for researchers with notable academic output profiles for junior, associate, or full professor positions, depending on demonstrated level of experience. Applicants should specify in their cover letter whether they are applying for a junior, associate, or full professor position. We are particularly interested in candidates with extensive experience in applied, translational or clinical research who can collaborate with the hospitals of Tecnológico de Monterrey and foster collaboration with researchers within our Institute.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The IOR presents an exciting opportunity for faculty to develop and lead research activities to prevent and treat obesity and metabolic diseases in Mexican and Latin American populations. We are looking for professionals who can develop research related to Bioengineering and Medical Devices, including, but not limited to:</span></p> <div align="center"> <table class="MsoTableGrid" style="border:none" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:158.4pt;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt"> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Bioengineering</span></p> </td> <td style="width:117.0pt;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt"> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Nanomedicine</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:158.4pt;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt"> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Advanced healthcare materials</span></p> </td> <td style="width:117.0pt;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt"> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Drug delivery systems</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:3.0pt"> <td style="width:158.4pt;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt"> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Next generation diagnostics</span></p> </td> <td style="width:117.0pt;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt"> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Assessment platforms</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:158.4pt;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt"> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Medical devices</span></p> </td> <td style="width:117.0pt;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt"> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">What we offer:</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A competitive 12-month salary</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Access to state-of-the-art laboratory space, including cost-free allocated time</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A Laboratory Animal Center and tissue culture facilities for preclinical and <em>in vitro</em> studies</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Facilitated collaborations with our two University Hospitals</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A vibrant and growing faculty community</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A path to have a positive impact on the country with the second-largest population with obesity</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Requirements</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The ideal candidate must possess strong leadership, communication and networking skills, an extensive network of collaborators and stakeholders, and an enthusiasm to carry out promising and exciting investigations.</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A substantial publication record in high-impact journals (Q1/Q2) for over the last five years</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Advanced level in English language proficiency: CEFR level C1 or TOEFL 600 points.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A sufficient level of Spanish proficiency is desirable but not required</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Member of the National System of CONAHCyT Researchers in Mexico or equivalent credentials</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proven experience in research funding acquisition, from either national or international funding sources</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Preference will be given to people with outstanding leadership potential and commitment to developing an innovative research program to produce scientific impact, technology development, and opportunities to establish technology-based entrepreneurship</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Expected results</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Secure external research funds</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Publication of articles in Q1-Q2 journals as PI</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Participation as an advisor in the graduate programs of the Institute</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Teaching 25% of the time in an academic school of the candidate’s discipline at the Tecnológico de Monterrey</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Participation in national and international research networks and events</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Location: Monterrey, Mexico</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Contact: Global Faculty Recruiter Martha J. Navarro [email protected]</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>About IOR</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">As part of its 2030 Vision, Tecnologico de Monterrey established the Institute for Obesity Research, with particular emphasis on Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. Researchers in IOR work in different facilities and campuses within Tec de Monterrey System, which provides a platform for interdisciplinary research and access to research labs and diverse populations among Mexican States. Graduate students, postdocs, and PIs use the laboratory and research facilities across campuses, including genomics, metabolomics labs, animal facilities, experimental fields and greenhouses, computational resources, etc.</span></p>