The Chilean National Center for Artificial Intelligence (CENIA) (https://cenia.cl/en) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position at the intersection of Education, Learning Sciences, Psychology, and Artificial Intelligence to lead and advance research at the center.
CENIA is a leading research center in Chile and Latin America, recognized for its impact on AI research, policy, and innovation at national and international levels.
CENIA maintains strong collaborations with multiple stakeholders across top national and international universities, foundations, and policymakers, including ministries of science and education throughout Latin America. Chile is a regional leader in AI development and regulation, positioning the country at the forefront of AI governance in the region.
I. Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must:
- Hold a PhD in Education, Technology, Psychology, Neuroscience, Engineering, or related disciplines (e.g., Sociology, STEM Education) Hold a PhD degree by May 2026. Interdisciplinary researchers with interests in AI and education are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Have proven research experience, including a record of publications.
- Have expertise in advanced qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed-methods research.
- Strong English communication skills
- Be available for full-time work in Santiago, Chile (hybrid options may be available).
- Not receive incentives or salaries from other sources of the Chilean Research and Development Agency (ANID).
II. Roles/Responsibilities of the Cenia Postdoc:
- Conduct research aligned with CENIA’s Education and AI research agenda.
- Participate in the preparation of national and international research funding applications.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams across CENIA’s areas of work.
- Contribute to policy-related initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
- Publish research in top-tier academic journals.
- Apply for competitive grants as the lead researcher, including the Fondecyt Postdoctoral Competition 2025.
III. Documents to Submit with Application (All documents must be submitted in English)
Applicants should submit:
Phase 1: Submit the following documents to this form: https://forms.gle/1Fhoos9PoprDmYrB8
- An updated CV, including:
- A complete list of scientific publications
- Educational background
- Previous professional appointments relevant to this call
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing:
- Your academic and professional background
- How your background matches the position requirements
- Your motivation for joining CENIA
- Your research interests and proposed directions
- A research statement (maximum 2 pages) highlighting:
- Previous research experience
- Research interests
- Main research accomplishments
- Three letters of recommendation (free format), submitted directly by the recommenders. At least one letter must be from the applicant’s doctoral advisor. All letters should be sent directly to postdoc@cenia.cl.
Phase 2: Pre-selected candidates will be contacted to prepare a brief research proposal, in collaboration with Cenia’s researchers.
Phase 3: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in an interview with Cenia’s Scientific Committee. The interview will focus on the candidate’s research background, proposed research interests, experience, and alignment with Cenia’s strategic areas of development. Interviews may be conducted online or in person.
IV. Important Dates:
- Phase 1: Publication Date to March 10, 2026 (late applications may be considered in exceptional cases).
- Phase 2: March 11 to April 10, 2026.
- Phase 3: April 11 to April 20, 2026.
- Results announcement: April 30, 2026.
Dates subject to change in case of unforeseen circumstances
V. Benefits:
- Full-time contract for one year, renewable, with the possibility of obtaining a permanent contract as a Cenia Researcher.
- Competitive Salary plus Financial incentives for securing competitive grants at national and international levels.
- Access to a stimulating research environment, excellent facilities, and cutting-edge computational resources in Latin America.
- Full-time dedication to research, with no teaching obligations.
- Support for grant applications.
- Opportunity to participate in Cenia’s scientific and technological transfer activities to the industrial and governmental sectors.
- Opportunity to participate in outreach and community engagement activities.
VI. Related Work and Strategic Plan:
Through the recruitment of postdoctoral researchers, CENIA aims to consolidate and expand its work in AI and Education. The Center has an ambitious strategic plan to strengthen research capacity through investments in infrastructure, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the growth of research teams, including computer scientists, engineers, and educational researchers.
Examples of related research outputs from the center include:
- Teacher Education & AI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.caeo.2025.100320
- Pedagogical Impact of AI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2024.105071
- Conceptual Analysis of AI in Education: https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.21993
- Student Learning & AI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15993999
- Rural Education & AI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su17062748 ; https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jchemed.5c00715
All documents should be uploaded to the next form: https://forms.gle/tKNvVDaMMPbs7rEE8
