Summary: UNAB invites applications from recently graduated Ph.D. holders to participate in the “Attracting Talent for UNAB Postdoc Research Centers and Institutes 2026” competition. The program seeks to incorporate new researchers as postdoctoral researchers in UNAB Research Centers and Institutes, fostering research and generating value for the Centers and Institutes.
UNAB Postdoc 2026 Talent Attraction Competition for Research Centers and Institutes
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Research proposals must align with the lines of research of UNAB Research Centers and Institutes. |
| Location | UNAB Research Centers and Institutes in Chile |
| Eligibility/Qualification | National or foreign Ph.D. holders who obtained their Ph.D. between January 1, 2024, and March 30, 2026.Sponsorship of a regular UNAB academic.Institutional sponsorship of a UNAB Research Center or Institute. |
| Job Description | Conduct research in line with the UNAB Research Center or Institute’s objectives.Generate a value proposition for the UNAB Research Centers and Institutes.Explore new lines of research.Collaborate with peers and integrate into the UNAB research community.Contribute to the transformative potential of the UNAB Research Centers and Institutes.Successful candidates will become part of the academic staff with a contractual arrangement and access to benefits equivalent to those of the UNAB academic community.Those who are awarded Fondecyt Postdoctoral grants, a monthly award bonus will be added, and projects may be extended until the end of their Fondecyt project. |
| How to Apply | Candidates must formulate their research proposals, and the Director of the UNAB Research Center or Institute will submit the candidates to the General Directorate of Research with their proposals, according to the form available for the call for applications.Application Form: https://investigacion.unab.cl/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Application-Form-Postdoc-UNAB-2026.docx |
| Last Date to Apply | January 15, 2026 |
