Disruption is the new normal, and at Tecnológico de Monterrey, every morning, we wake up with the duty to transform our environment. Our processes are people-centered, ensuring extraordinary experiences together with our talent and the new Tec21 Educational Model. Here you will find your purpose and take advantage of innovative opportunities, you will be part of a collaborative culture based on inclusion, meritocracy, and respect!

The Institute for the future of Education (https://tec.mx/en/ife) has been created to generate, transfer, and disseminate applicable knowledge on educational innovation in an experimental, interdisciplinary, open, and world-class way, connecting, inspiring, and accompanying those who seek disruptive solutions for the future of higher education and lifelong learning. The institute focuses on four main key themes: 

1. Fit for Purpose: Pedagogical and technological approaches that lead to effective learning.
2. Accessible: Cater to different learners’ needs and contexts.
3. Inclusive: Higher Education and Lifelong learning opportunities for all segments of the population.
4. Relevant/Responsive: Meet the Dynamic changing needs of industries and society.

Job description

The Institute invites early-career, ambitious researchers to apply for postdoctoral positions to develop interdisciplinary research at a world-class level in closing the gap between academic and labor market 21st Century key transversal competences.  This position is a one-year contract (renewable for one additional year in case of outstanding performance).  Part of the position´s responsibility may include working with direct supervisors as a teaching assistant, not exceeding 25% of the total time.

Requirements:

• Must have earned a Ph.D. degree in the following areas of knowledge: Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, Computer Sciences (particularly Data Science and Artificial Intelligence), Engineering, Business, Design, and Humanities mainly.
• Has outstanding leadership potential, and commitment to developing an exciting and innovative research agenda to produce high scientific impact, technology development, or opportunities to develop technology-based entrepreneurship, in diverse disciplines of education (engineering, business, medicine, architecture, etc.) as well as a better understanding of workforce needs from higher education and continuous training perspective.
• Published at least one scientific journal article indexed in Scopus.
• Previous experience in the discipline is desirable (for example, participation in international research or development projects, research stay, or previous postdoctoral stays).
• A team player opens to interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Demonstrated oral and written English skills at least at the level of B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Spanish proficiency is desirable but not a requirement.

Location/Campus: Monterrey or Mexico City, México.

Contact: Alejandra López

Talent Magnet

alejandra.lopez@tec.mx

Do you consider yourself a person with a lot of passion for new challenges, a concern to contribute innovative ideas and above all to transform Mexico through education? This opportunity is for you!

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At Tec de Monterrey we act under the principle of equal opportunities. Therefore, we do not discriminate based on age, ethnic origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social condition, health status, religious beliefs, political doctrine, or disability.