About this role
<div id="tor__flistingLayout_readOnlyDiv"> <div id="tor__flistingLayout_content"> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Research Professor at the Institute for Obesity Research (IOR)</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Institute for Obesity Research was established to generate forefront knowledge through scientific rigor and analysis, developing ideas and innovative solutions to the problem of obesity through inter- and trans-disciplinary work and creating scientific-technological companies to improve the health and well-being of people and society.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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 within Tecnologico de Monterrey and beyond.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We are comprised by five research units: Healthy Foods Bioengineering and Medical Devices Integrative Biology Experimental Medicine and Advanced Therapies Public Policy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Institute for Obesity Research invites ambitious researchers of all seniorities to apply for faculty positions for all units to develop world-class interdisciplinary research at Tecnológico de Monterrey.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Requirements</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The ideal candidate must possess strong leadership skills, communication and networking skills, a vast network of stakeholders, and an enthusiasm to carry out promising and exciting challenges.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A substantial publication record in high-impact journals (Q1/Q2) for the last five years</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Advanced level in English language proficiency: CEFR level C1 or TOEFL 600 points.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A sufficient level of Spanish proficiency is desirable but not required Member of the National System of CONAHCyT Researchers in Mexico or equivalent credentials</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proven experience in fund attraction, either national or international funding sources</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Preference will be given to people with outstanding leadership potential and commitment to developing an innovative research agenda to produce scientific impact, technology development, and opportunities to establish technology-based entrepreneurship.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Expected results</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Secure external research funds</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Publication of articles in Q1-Q2 journals as PI</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Participation as an advisor in the graduate programs of the Institution</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Teaching 25% of their time in an academic school of the candidate’s discipline at Tec de Monterrey</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Participation in national and international research networks and events</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A comprehensive benefits package is provided as well.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Location: Monterrey, Mexico</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Contact: Global Faculty Recruiter Martha J. Navarro [email protected]</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>About IOR</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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> </div> </div>