Servicio Social PROFEPA

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El Servicio social es en Oficinas Centrales de PROFEPA.

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Los proyectos que existen son análisis de bases de datos sobre:

Reptiles, aves, pieles, trofeos de caza, especies marinas

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A T E N T A M E N T E
Hernán Jiménez Vargas
Dirección de Inspección y Vigilancia de Vida Silvestre y
Fitosanitaria en Puertos, Aeropuertos y Fronteras.
P R O F E P A
54496300 Ext. 16255

RESEARCH SCIENTIST IN AGRO-NANOTECHNOLOGY

RESEARCH SCIENTIST IN AGRO-NANOTECHNOLOGY
ONE POSITION IS AVAILABLE
Position Title: Researcher (Investigador Titular A or B).
Employment Status: Full-Time, 12 months. The appointment is renewable depending
upon performance and funding. After three years, candidates can apply for tenure.
General Description: A highly innovative and productive scientist is required for a newly
established biomimicry-inspired Scientific and Technological Cluster (Biomimic) through
which research institutions share facilities and equipment and exchange scientific
personnel to foster transdisciplinary research. Biomimic is being built at the headquarters
of the Instituto de Ecología A.C., (INECOL) in Xalapa, Veracruz. To foster a broad
understanding of the aims of the Biomimic cluster among the new scientific staff, once
recruited, the candidate will spend a period of 2-6 months in either CIMAV (Centro de
Investigación en Materiales Avanzados), CIQA (Centro de Investigación en Química
Aplicada) or CICY (Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán) to establish productive
collaborations, write collaborative grants, and to foster long-term collaborative research
projects. The candidate will then return to the brand new facilities at INECOL’s
headquarters equipped with state-of-the art technologies to facilitate high quality academic
and technological research.
The recruited agro-nanotechnologist and environmental nanotechnologist will actively
collaborate with agronomists, biologists, ecologists, molecular biologists, chemists,
biochemists, and microbiologists to produce novel solutions to Mexico’s most pressing
environmental problems/challenges. Emphasis will be placed on the development of
innovative materials or techniques that offer solutions to specific problems, such as
nanoformulation of insecticides to enhance their performance and reduce environmental
impact, adhesive/repellent/attractive materials for use in agro-industry, and the
development of materials of potential pharmacological value. Additional solutions and
technological developments will be pursued in the area of advanced materials containing
natural components (i.e., bio-nano approaches), as well as in environmental sciences,
medicine, food science, renewable energies, agriculture and industrial uses such as the
development of novel formulations for environmentally-friendly paints, polymers, etc. The
recruited scientist will meet on a regular basis with industry and government
representatives to identify demands, common interests and suitable funding sources.
Responsibilities:
 The successful candidate will perform the highest quality research at the cutting edge
of knowledge on nanostructures/nanomaterials that can be employed to solve
pressing agricultural and environmental issues of national importance in Mexico.
 The candidate will collaborate extensively with other researchers of the Biomimic
cluster, both in providing nanotechnology-related services to the Biomimic community
and by participation in collaborative studies.
 Develop highly original innovative nanotechnological solutions to specific problems that
can strengthen links to the industrial sector by offering expert technical services and
by developing intellectual property.
 Examine the environmental impact and biosecurity issues related to the use of
nanomaterials in natural ecosystems and agroecosystems.
 Maintain the laboratory equipment in optimal working condition and compete for
national and international funding to update and extend the range of equipment as
necessary.
 Teaching in INECOL Master's and Doctorate programs.
 Supervising graduate and undergraduate students.
 Write competitive grants to fund research activities submitted to Mexican and
international organizations/government agencies, and also to commercial companies.
 Publish high quality papers in internationally recognized scientific journals, and
occasionally in books, national and outreach journals and popular magazines intended
for the general public.
 Write or help write patents.
 Help recruit talents for science and technology among primary, secondary and high
school students.
Qualifications:
 Bachelor's degree in chemistry or materials science with a doctoral degree in
nanotechnology in an agriculture-related field.
 At least one postdoctoral position in area of expertise.
 Special attention will be granted to those candidates having obtained outstanding
research achievements during their doctoral studies.
 Expertise in the field of nanostructures/nanomaterials applied to the formulation of
biologically-active compounds, such as pesticides, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, etc.,
and/or the development of biologically-inspired novel nanomaterials.
 Expertise in chemical techniques related to the preparation and handing of
nanomaterials.
 Experience living and working in Latin America is desirable but not essential.
 Fluency or a willingness to learn Spanish, both spoken and written, is required; as are
written and spoken skills in English.
 Excellent interpersonal and multitasking skills, ability to negotiate, to deal with
pressure, complex situations and stress.
 Proven grant-writing skills.
 Ability to work with the private sector as well as government agencies.
 Skills in constructing and working in multidisciplinary teams, especially in providing
technical services related to the production and handling of nanomaterials as part of
multidisciplinary projects.
 Work outside of regular business hours including weekends and travel is occasionally
required.
 Commitment to ethics/scientific integrity.
 A spirit of collaboration/team working and service to society.
 A driving license.
 Authorship of at least 5 recent scientific publications (at least three as first author or
corresponding author), in high quality international indexed journals.
Interested candidates from Mexico and elsewhere in the entire world should send their
updated Curriculum Vitae and additional support material of particular value for members
of the Search Committee (e.g., citation record, relevant awards, narrative of particular
achievements or contributions to science) to Dr. Guillermo Angeles, Secretario Académico
at secretaria.academica@inecol.edu.mx always cc’ing maluja.dirgral@inecol.edu.mx.
Three letters of recommendation are needed as well as the e-mail addresses and
telephones of three established scientists/professors that have agreed to be interviewed
on the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses. An additional letter by the candidate
expressing interest in the job, explaining how exactly her/his training/experience fits the job
description, and expressing her/his willingness to strictly adhere to the principles of
collaboration, team working, networking and scientific integrity is also needed. Any
questions should be addressed to Dr. Guillermo Angeles.

RESEARCH SCIENTIST IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

RESEARCH SCIENTIST IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
ONE POSITION IS AVAILABLE
Position Title: Researcher (Investigador Titular A).
Employment Status: Full-Time, 12 months. The appointment is renewable depending
upon performance and funding. After three years, candidates can apply for tenure.
General Description: A highly innovative and productive scientist is required for a newly
established biomimicry-inspired Scientific and Technological Cluster (Biomimic) through
which research institutions share facilities and equipment and exchange scientific
personnel to foster transdisciplinary research. Biomimic is being built at the headquarters
of the Instituto de Ecología A.C., (INECOL) in Xalapa, Veracruz. To foster a broad
understanding of the aims of the Biomimic cluster among the new scientific staff, once
recruited, the candidate will spend a period of 2-6 months in either CIMAV (Centro de
Investigación en Materiales Avanzados) or CIQA (Centro de Investigación en Química
Aplicada) to establish productive collaborations, write collaborative grants, and to foster
long-term collaborative research projects. The candidate will then return to the brand new
facilities at INECOL’s headquarters equipped with state-of-the art technologies to facilitate
high quality academic and technological research.
The successful candidate will develop a highly original line of research on the isolation and
identification of organic molecules from natural sources derived from Mexico’s enormous
natural biodiversity. The identification and characterization of these compounds should
find potential applications in medicine, food science, cosmetics, renewable energies,
agriculture and industrial uses such as the development of novel formulations for
environmentally-friendly paints, polymers, etc. These lines of research will involve
extensive collaboration/team working with other members of the Biomimic cluster in transdisciplinary
projects focused on aspects of Mexico’s most pressing environmental, social
and development issues.
Responsibilities:
 Carry out research at the cutting edge of knowledge.
 The candidate will be capable of isolation, identification and characterization of
organic molecules with industrial and/or medical applications.
 Identify and propose novel uses for organic molecules derived from or inspired by
compounds isolated from plants and microorganisms, in collaboration with an
environmental microbiologist. The identified compounds of interest should offer novel
solutions to recognized problems affecting human and animal health, food science, or
contribute to solving major environmental or development issues in Mexico.
 Synthesize novel molecules from naturally-derived precursors to enhance specific
physical or bioactive attributes.
 The candidate will collaborate extensively with other researchers of the Biomimic
cluster, both in providing organic chemistry related services to the Biomimic
community and by participation in collaborative studies.
 Maintain the laboratory equipment in optimal working condition and compete for
national and international funding to update and extend the range of equipment as
necessary.
 Teaching in INECOL Master's and Doctorate programs.
 Supervising graduate and undergraduate students.
 Write competitive grants to fund research activities submitted to Mexican and
international organizations/government agencies, and also to commercial companies.
 Publish high quality papers in internationally recognized scientific journals, and
occasionally in books, national and outreach journals and popular magazines intended
for the general public.
 Write or help write patents.
 Help recruit talents for science and technology among primary, secondary and high
school students.
Qualifications:
 Doctoral degree in organic chemistry.
 At least one postdoctoral position in area of expertise.
 Special attention will be granted to those candidates having obtained outstanding
research achievements during their doctoral studies.
 Ample experience in the isolation and identification of organic molecules of natural
origin, especially plants and/or microorganisms.
 Evidence of abilities in organic synthesis and elucidating reaction mechanisms.
 Experience in the use and interpretation of analytical tools such as GC, GC-MS,
HPLC-MS, FT-IR, NMR, RAMAN and X-ray diffraction.
 Distillation techniques under varying conditions.
 Experience living and working in Latin America is desirable but not essential.
 Fluency or a willingness to learn Spanish, both spoken and written, is required; as are
written and spoken skills in English.
 Excellent interpersonal and multitasking skills, ability to negotiate, to deal with
pressure, complex situations and stress.
 Work outside of regular business hours including weekends and travel is occasionally
required.
 Commitment to ethics/scientific integrity.
 Proven grant-writing skills.
 Skills in constructing and working in multidisciplinary teams as part of multidisciplinary
projects.
 A spirit of collaboration/team working and service to society.
 A driving license.
 Authorship of at least 5 recent scientific publications (at least three as first author or
corresponding author), in high quality international indexed journals.
Interested candidates from Mexico and elsewhere in the entire world should send their
updated Curriculum Vitae and additional support material of particular value for members
of the Search Committee (e.g., citation record, relevant awards, narrative of particular
achievements or contributions to science) to Dr. Guillermo Angeles, Secretario Académico
at secretaria.academica@inecol.edu.mx always cc’ing maluja.dirgral@inecol.edu.mx.
Three letters of recommendation are needed as well as the e-mail addresses and
telephones of three established scientists/professors that have agreed to be interviewed
on the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses. An additional letter by the candidate
expressing interest in the job, explaining how exactly her/his training/experience fits the job
description, and expressing her/his willingness to strictly adhere to the principles of
collaboration, team working, networking and scientific integrity is also needed. Any
questions should be addressed to Dr. Guillermo Angeles.

RESEARCH SCIENTIST IN COMPUTATIONAL NANOCHEMISTRY

RESEARCH SCIENTIST IN COMPUTATIONAL NANOCHEMISTRY
ONE POSITION IS AVAILABLE
Position Title: Researcher (Investigador Titular A).
Employment Status: Full-Time, 12 months. The appointment is renewable depending
upon performance and funding. After three years, candidates can apply for tenure.
General Description: A productive and innovative computational chemist is required for a
newly established biomimicry-inspired Scientific and Technological Cluster (Biomimic)
through which institutions share facilities and equipment and exchange scientific personnel
to foster transdisciplinary research. The successful candidate will be responsible for the
design, simulation and analysis of biomolecules, such as antibiotics, proteins, enzymes,
nucleic acids, nanoparticles and nanomaterials. This will be achieved through
computational studies and molecular modeling of natural and naturally-derived products,
particularly related to nanostructures and/or potential applications in agriculture, in the
solution of environmental issues, in the production of materials with potential
pharmacological value as well as useful in medicine, food science, cosmetics, renewable
energies, agriculture and industrial uses such as the development of novel formulations for
environmentally-friendly paints, polymers, etc.
To foster a broad understanding of the aims of the Biomimic cluster among the new
scientific staff, once recruited, the candidate will spend a period of 2-6 months in CIMAV
(Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados) or CIQA (Centro de Investigación en
Química Aplicada) to establish productive collaborations, write collaborative grants, and to
foster long-term research projects. The candidate will then return to the brand new
facilities equipped with state-of-the art technologies to perform high quality academic and
technological studies. The recruited computational chemist will actively collaborate with
agronomists, biologists, ecologists, molecular biologists, chemists, biochemists, and
microbiologists to produce novel solutions to Mexico’s most pressing problems/challenges.
The recruited scientists will also meet on a regular basis with industry and government
representatives to identify demands, common interests and suitable funding sources.
Responsibilities:
 The successful candidate will perform the highest quality research at the cutting edge
of knowledge on nanostructures/nanomaterials that can be employed to solve
pressing agricultural, energy, disease and environmental issues of national
importance in Mexico.
 The candidate will collaborate extensively with other researchers of the Biomimic
cluster, both in providing computational chemistry related services to the Biomimic
community and by participation in collaborative studies.
 Develop highly original innovative solutions to specific problems through new
methodologies and software that can strengthen links to the industrial sector by
offering expert technical services and by developing intellectual property.
 Employ molecular models to examine potential environmental impact and biosecurity
issues related to the use of nanomaterials in the environment.
 Teaching in INECOL Master’s and Doctorate programs.
 Supervising graduate and undergraduate students.
 Write competitive grants to fund research activities submitted to Mexican and
international organizations/government agencies, and also to commercial companies.
 Publish high quality papers in internationally recognized scientific journals, and
occasionally in books, national and outreach journals and popular magazines intended
for the general public.
 Write or help write patents.
 Help recruit talents for science and technology among primary, secondary and high
school students.
Qualifications:
 Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or materials science with a doctoral degree in
computational chemistry.
 At least one postdoctoral position in area of expertise.
 Special attention will be granted to those candidates having obtained outstanding
research achievements during their doctoral studies.
 Expertise with computational software for the design, simulation and analysis of single
molecules or chemical reactions, with emphasis on biomolecules and
nanoparticles/nanomaterials.
 Expertise with specialized hardware for computational chemistry and molecular
modeling.
 Expertise in the analysis and interpretation of spectroscopic results, including IR, UVVis,
NMR, Raman, etc.
 Expertise in computational chemistry and molecular modeling of natural and naturallyderived
products related to nanostructures and/or those with potential applications in
agriculture, environmental issues and/or compounds of pharmacological value.
 Experience living and working in Latin America is desirable but not essential.
 Fluency or a willingness to learn Spanish, both spoken and written, is required; as are
written and spoken skills in English.
 Excellent interpersonal and multitasking skills, ability to negotiate, to deal with
pressure, complex situations and stress.
 Work outside of regular business hours including weekends and travel is occasionally
required.
 Commitment to ethics/scientific integrity.
 Proven grant-writing skills.
 Ability to work with the private sector as well as government agencies.
 Skills in constructing and working in multidisciplinary teams as part of multidisciplinary
projects.
 A spirit of collaboration/team working and service to society.
 A driving license.
 Authorship of at least 5 recent scientific publications (at least three as first author or
corresponding author), in high quality international indexed journals.
Interested candidates from Mexico and elsewhere in the entire world should send their
updated Curriculum Vitae and additional support material of particular value for members
of the Search Committee (e.g., citation record, relevant awards, narrative of particular
achievements or contributions to science) to Dr. Guillermo Angeles, Secretario Académico
at secretaria.academica@inecol.edu.mx always cc’ing maluja.dirgral@inecol.edu.mx.
Three letters of recommendation are needed as well as the e-mail addresses and
telephones of three established scientists/professors that have agreed to be interviewed
on the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses. An additional letter by the candidate
expressing interest in the job, explaining how exactly her/his training/experience fits the job
description, and expressing her/his willingness to strictly adhere to the principles of
collaboration, team working, networking and scientific integrity is also needed. Any
questions should be addressed to Dr. Guillermo Angeles.

RESEARCH SCIENTIST: MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PLANT RESISTANCE TO PATHOGENS OR INSECTS PESTS

RESEARCH SCIENTIST: MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PLANT RESISTANCE TO
PATHOGENS OR INSECTS PESTS
ONE POSITION IS AVAILABLE
Position Title: Researcher (Investigador Titular A).
Employment Status: Full-Time, 12 months. The appointment is renewable depending
upon performance and funding. After three years, candidates can apply for tenure.
General Description: The selected candidate is expected to lead research on the
development of pest and disease resistant strains of crops including fruit trees and timber
of major importance for Mexico. The main aim of the research is to identify and employ
pest and disease resistance mechanisms present in the native flora that can be harnessed
for use in crop plants, particularly crops suffering from emerging disease problems or
diseases with major adverse effects on crop productivity. The successful candidate will
join Biomimic, a multidisciplinary team and will directly interact with other scientists
specialized in genomics, functional genomics, natural or induced mechanisms of genetic
recombination, chemists and technicians trained in molecular biology and bioinformatics.
Biomimic provides access to state of the art high-throughput DNA sequencing equipment
and bioinformatics facilities. Solid experience in molecular biology is required, as well as
strong grant-writing, computer, and oral/writing skills. Experience in plant-microbe and/or
plant-insect interactions at the molecular level is essential. Experience working with fruit
trees is not necessary but the selected candidate is expected to quickly gain experience in
the area.
To foster a broad understanding of the aims of the Biomimic cluster among the new
scientific staff, once recruited, the candidate will spend a period of 2-6 months in either the
Laboratorio Nacional de Genómica para la Biodiversidad (LANGEBIO), Unidad Irapuato of
CINVESTAV, or Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán (CICY) to establish
productive collaborations, write collaborative grants, and to foster long-term collaborative
research projects. The candidate will then return to the brand new facilities at INECOL’s
headquarters equipped with state-of-the art technologies to facilitate high quality academic
and technological research.
Responsibilities:
 Carry out research at the cutting edge of knowledge.
 Establish a line of research on mechanisms of plant resistance to disease/pests and
collaborate with colleagues working on plant genomics and functional genomics to
identify and harness natural plant resistance mechanisms for the development of
resistant cultivars.
 Generate novel solutions to plant pest and disease issues affecting major field and fruit
crops in Mexico.
 The candidate will collaborate extensively with other researchers of the Biomimic
cluster, both in providing molecular phytopathology related services to the Biomimic
community and by participation in collaborative studies.
 Teaching in INECOL Master’s and Doctorate programs.
 Supervising graduate and undergraduate students.
 Write competitive grants to fund research activities submitted to Mexican and
international organizations/government agencies, and also to commercial companies.
 Publish high quality papers in internationally recognized scientific journals, and
occasionally in books, national and outreach journals and popular magazines intended
for the general public.
 Write or help write patents.
 Help recruit talents for science and technology among primary, secondary and high
school students.
Qualifications:
 Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology or a closely related
discipline with a doctoral degree in biotechnology/molecular biology.
 At least one postdoctoral position in area of expertise.
 Expertise with molecular characterization of plant resistance mechanisms elicited in
response to pathogen or pest attack.
 Special attention will be granted to those candidates having obtained outstanding
research achievements during their doctoral studies.
 Experience living and working in Latin America is desirable but not essential.
 Fluency or a willingness to learn Spanish, both spoken and written, is required; as are
written and spoken skills in English.
 Excellent interpersonal and multitasking skills, ability to negotiate, to deal with
pressure, complex situations and stress.
 Work outside of regular business hours including weekends and travel is occasionally
required.
 Commitment to ethics/scientific integrity.
 Proven grant-writing skills.
 Ability to work with the private sector as well as government agencies.
 Skills in constructing and working in multidisciplinary teams as part of multidisciplinary
projects.
 A spirit of collaboration/team working and service to society.
 A driving license.
 Authorship of at least 5 recent scientific publications (at least three as first author or
corresponding author), in high quality international indexed journals.
Interested candidates from Mexico and elsewhere in the entire world should send their
updated Curriculum Vitae and additional support material of particular value for members
of the Search Committee (e.g., citation record, relevant awards, narrative of particular
achievements or contributions to science) to Dr. Guillermo Angeles, Secretario Académico
at secretaria.academica@inecol.edu.mx always cc’ing maluja.dirgral@inecol.edu.mx.
Three letters of recommendation are needed as well as the e-mail addresses and
telephones of three established scientists/professors that have agreed to be interviewed
on the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses. An additional letter by the candidate
expressing interest in the job, explaining how exactly her/his training/experience fits the job
description, and expressing her/his willingness to strictly adhere to the principles of
collaboration, team working, networking and scientific integrity is also needed. Any
questions should be addressed to Dr. Guillermo Angeles.

RESEARCH SCIENTIST IN ENVIRONMENTAL (SOIL & WATER)

MICROBIOLOGY
ONE POSITION IS AVAILABLE
Position Title: Researcher (Investigador Titular A).
Employment Status: Full-Time, 12 months. The appointment is renewable depending
upon performance and funding. After three years, candidates can apply for tenure.
General Description: The selected candidate is expected to develop a highly original
research program with emphasis on the isolation and identification of soil microorganisms
that affect soil fertility, including host-parasite, host-pathogen or plant-microbe systems,
and specifically investigate potential beneficial or adverse impacts of novel nanomaterials
and nanocompounds on the dynamics, structure and function of microbial communities in
aquatic, soil, rhizosphere, and phylloplane ecosystems. The successful candidate will join
Biomimic and will directly interact with other scientists specialized in genomics, functional
genomics, natural or induced mechanisms of genetic recombination, and technicians
trained in molecular biology and bioinformatics.
To foster a broad understanding of the aims of the Biomimic cluster among the new
scientific staff, once recruited, the candidate will spend a period of 2-6 months in either the
Laboratorio Nacional de Genómica para la Biodiversidad (LANGEBIO), Unidad Irapuato of
CINVESTAV, CIMAV (Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados), or Centro de
Investigación Científica de Yucatán (CICY) to establish productive collaborations, write
collaborative grants, and to foster long-term collaborative research projects. The
candidate will then return to the brand new facilities at INECOL’s headquarters equipped
with state-of-the art technologies to facilitate high quality academic and technological
research.
Responsibilities:
 Carry out research at the cutting edge of knowledge.
 The candidate will collaborate extensively with other researchers of the Biomimic
cluster, both in providing microbiology-related services to the Biomimic community
and by participation in collaborative studies.
 The researcher will be expected to examine the effects and interactions of
nanomaterials/nanocompounds on soil fertility and soil and water microbial
communities.
 Develop highly original innovative solutions to specific issues related to soil fertility
and/or the environmental impact of nanotechnology that can strengthen links to the
industrial sector by offering expert technical services and by developing intellectual
property.
 Propose novel models and molecular mechanisms involved in the interaction of
nanomaterials and soil microbiota in managed and natural ecosystems that have clear
applications to promoting soil fertility or reducing the incidence of soil-dwelling plant
pathogens.
 Teaching in INECOL Master's and Doctorate programs.
 Supervision of graduate and undergraduate students.
 Write competitive grants to fund research activities submitted to Mexican and
international organizations/government agencies, and also to commercial companies.
 Publish high quality papers in internationally recognized scientific journals, and
occasionally in books, national and outreach journals and popular magazines intended
for the general public.
 Write or help write patents.
 Help recruit talents for science and technology among primary, secondary and high
school students.
Qualifications:
 Doctoral degree in Microbiology or a closely related discipline from a world-renowned
institution.
 At least one postdoctoral position in area of expertise.
 Special attention will be granted to those candidates having obtained outstanding
research achievements during their doctoral studies.
 Experience in the cultivation and identification of microorganisms from natural and
managed ecosystems, particularly the soil and water and their interaction with
nanoparticles derived from pesticides, agrochemicals, or industrial processes.
 Experience in the application and interpretation of molecular and genomic techniques
and of cultivation-independent techniques applied to the characterization of microbial
communities (TRFLP, DGGe, ARDRA, etc.) as well as natural or induced mechanisms
of genetic recombination.
 Teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels desirable.
 Experience living and working in Latin America is desirable but not essential.
 Fluency or a willingness to learn Spanish, both spoken and written, is required; as are
written and spoken skills in English.
 Excellent interpersonal and multitasking skills, ability to negotiate, to deal with
pressure, complex situations and stress.
 Work outside of regular business hours including weekends and travel is occasionally
required.
 Commitment to ethics/scientific integrity.
 Skills in constructing and working in multidisciplinary teams as part of multidisciplinary
projects.
 Willingness to work outside of regular business hours and travel is occasionally
required.
 A spirit of collaboration/team working and service to society.
 A driving license.
 Authorship of at least 5 recent scientific publications (at least three as first author or
corresponding author), in high quality international indexed journals.
Interested candidates from Mexico and elsewhere in the entire world should send their
updated Curriculum Vitae and additional support material of particular value for members
of the Search Committee (e.g., citation record, relevant awards, narrative of particular
achievements or contributions to science) to Dr. Guillermo Angeles, Secretario Académico
at secretaria.academica@inecol.edu.mx always cc’ing maluja.dirgral@inecol.edu.mx.
Three letters of recommendation are needed as well as the e-mail addresses and
telephones of three established scientists/professors that have agreed to be interviewed
on the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses. An additional letter by the candidate
expressing interest in the job, explaining how exactly her/his training/experience fits the job
description, and expressing her/his willingness to strictly adhere to the principles of
collaboration, team working, networking and scientific integrity is also needed. Any
questions should be addressed to Dr. Guillermo Angeles.

RESEARCH SCIENTIST IN PLANT GENOMICS

RESEARCH SCIENTIST IN PLANT GENOMICS
ONE POSITION IS AVAILABLE
Position Title: Researcher (Investigador Titular A).
Employment Status: Full-Time, 12 months. The appointment is renewable depending
upon performance and funding. After three years, candidates can apply for tenure.
General Description: The selected candidate is expected to lead research towards the
elucidation of complex plant genomes and comparative genomics of fruit trees of major
importance for Mexico, including avocado, mango, plum, citrus, and guava. The
successful candidate will join Biomimic, a multidisciplinary team working on the protection
and rational use of Mexican biodiversity, and will interact directly with another scientist of
the team specialized in functional genomics, and two technicians trained on molecular
biology techniques, as well as two bioinformaticians. The main aim of the research team
is to define molecular markers associated with pest and disease resistance, particularly
emerging problems or those causing severe negative effects on productivity. Biomimic
provides access to state of the art high-throughput DNA sequencing equipment, including
all technologies available in the market, and bioinformatics facilities. Solid experience in
genetics and genomics is required, as well as strong grant-writing, computer, and
oral/writing skills. Experience working with fruit trees is highly desirable but not absolutely
necessary (selected candidate is expected to quickly gain experience in the area).
Experience in plant-microbe and/or plant-insect interactions is desirable but not
indispensable.
To foster a broad understanding of the aims of the Biomimic cluster among the new
scientific staff, once recruited, the candidate will spend a period of 2-6 months in either the
Laboratorio Nacional de Genómica para la Biodiversidad (LANGEBIO), Unidad Irapuato of
CINVESTAV, or Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán (CICY) to establish
productive collaborations, write collaborative grants, and to foster long-term collaborative
research projects. The candidate will then return to the brand new facilities at INECOL’s
headquarters equipped with state-of-the art technologies to facilitate high quality academic
and technological research.
Responsibilities:
 Carry out research at the cutting edge of knowledge.
 Establish genome sequencing and analyses in collaboration with a scientist working on
functional genomics.
 Define molecular markers associated with pest and disease resistance, particularly
emerging problems or those causing severe negative effects on productivity.
 Participate in projects leading to the legal protection of genomic information of Mexican
biodiversity.
 Teaching at INECOL Master's and Doctorate programs.
 Supervising graduate and undergraduate students.
 Write competitive grants to fund research activities submitted to Mexican and
international organizations/government agencies, and private companies.
 Carry out research at the cutting edge of knowledge to be published in internationally
recognized journals and books.
 Publish high quality papers in internationally recognized scientific journals, and
occasionally in books, national and outreach journals and popular magazines intended
for the general public.
 Write or help write patents.
 Help recruit talents for science and technology among primary, secondary and high
school students.
Qualifications:
 Doctoral degree in Molecular Biology or Genomics.
 At least one postdoctoral position in area of expertise.
 Special attention will be granted to those candidates having obtained outstanding
research achievements during their doctoral studies.
 Expertise in genome sequencing and analysis strategies is essential.
 Bioinformatics abilities are desirable but not essential. However, the candidate is
expected to be familiar with the bioinformatics tools used in genome analyses.
 Experience living and working in Latin America is desirable but not essential.
 Fluency or a willingness to learn Spanish, both spoken and written, is required; as are
written and spoken skills in English.
 Excellent interpersonal and multitasking skills, ability to negotiate, to deal with
pressure, complex situations and stress.
 Work outside of regular business hours including weekends and travel is occasionally
required.
 Commitment to ethics/scientific integrity.
 Skills in constructing and working in multidisciplinary teams as part of multidisciplinary
projects.
 Ability to work with private sector as well as government agencies.
 A spirit of collaboration/team working and service to society.
 A driving license.
 Authorship of at least 5 recent scientific publications (at least three as first author or
corresponding author), in high quality international indexed journals.
 Write or help write patents.
Interested candidates from Mexico and elsewhere in the entire world should send their
updated Curriculum Vitae and additional support material of particular value for members
of the Search Committee (e.g., citation record, relevant awards, narrative of particular
achievements or contributions to science) to Dr. Guillermo Angeles, Secretario Académico
at secretaria.academica@inecol.edu.mx always cc’ing maluja.dirgral@inecol.edu.mx.
Three letters of recommendation are needed as well as the e-mail addresses and
telephones of three established scientists/professors that have agreed to be interviewed
on the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses. An additional letter by the candidate
expressing interest in the job, explaining how exactly her/his training/experience fits the job
description, and expressing her/his willingness to strictly adhere to the principles of
collaboration, team working, networking and scientific integrity is also needed. Any
questions should be addressed to Dr. Guillermo Angeles.

SEARCH SCIENTIST IN PLANT PROTEOMICS and TRANSCRIPTOMICS ONE POSITION IS AVAILABLE

SEARCH SCIENTIST IN PLANT PROTEOMICS and TRANSCRIPTOMICS
ONE POSITION IS AVAILABLE
Position Title: Researcher (Investigador Titular A or Titular B).
Employment Status: Full-Time, 12 months. The appointment is renewable depending
upon performance and funding. After three years, candidates can apply for tenure.
General Description: Although the combination of fields is not common, we are seeking a
candidate expected to lead research in the area of plant proteomics and transcriptomics.
The main aim of the research team, that the successful candidate will join, is to find
alternatives to deal with emerging pests and diseases of fruit trees of major importance for
Mexico, including avocado, mango, plum, citrus, and guava. The contributions expected
from the selected candidate will also be related to the analysis of the transcriptional and
proteomic responses of plants to biotic and abiotic stress, such as drought. The
successful candidate will join Biomimic, a multidisciplinary team working on the protection
and rational use of Mexican biodiversity, and will directly interact with other scientists of
the team specialized in structural genomics, structural and chemical basis of plant
resistance to insect pests, and technicians trained in molecular biology techniques, as well
as two bioinformaticians. Biomimic provides access to state of the art high-throughput
DNA sequencing equipment, and bioinformatics facilities. Solid experience in genomics,
transcriptomics, proteomics and statistics is required, as well as strong grant-writing,
computer, and oral/writing skills. Experience working with fruit trees is highly desirable but
not absolutely necessary (selected candidate is expected to quickly gain experience in the
area). Experience in plant-microbe and/or plant-insect interactions is desirable but not
indispensable.
To foster a broad understanding of the aims of the Biomimic cluster among the new
scientific staff, once recruited, the candidate will spend a period of 2-6 months in either the
Laboratorio Nacional de Genómica para la Biodiversidad (LANGEBIO), Unidad Irapuato of
CINVESTAV, or Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán (CICY) to establish
productive collaborations, write collaborative grants, and to foster long-term collaborative
research projects. The candidate will then return to the brand new facilities at INECOL’s
headquarters equipped with state-of-the art technologies to facilitate high quality academic
and technological research.
Responsibilities:
 Carry out research at the cutting edge of knowledge.
 Establish proteomic/transcriptomic analyses in collaboration with scientists working on
structural genomics and structural and chemical basis of plant resistance to insect
pests of fruit trees.
 Carry out research towards the elucidation of proteomic and transcriptional responses
of plants to biotic and abiotic stress.
 Participate in projects leading to the legal protection of genomic information of Mexican
biodiversity.
 Teaching at INECOL Master's and Doctorate programs.
 Supervising graduate and undergraduate students.
 Write competitive grants to fund research activities submitted to Mexican and
international organizations/government agencies, and private companies.
 Publish high quality papers in internationally recognized scientific journals, and
occasionally in books, national and outreach journals and popular magazines intended
for the general public.
 Write or help write patents.
 Help recruit talents for science and technology among primary, secondary and high
school students.
Qualifications:
 Doctoral degree in molecular biology or plant proteomics/transcriptomics.
 At least one postdoctoral position in area of expertise.
 Special attention will be granted to those candidates having obtained outstanding
research achievements during their doctoral studies.
 Expertise in proteomic analyses.
 Expertise in RNAseq, microarrays, and the corresponding analysis tools are essential.
 Bioinformatics abilities are desirable but not essential. However, the candidate is
expected to be familiar with the bioinformatics tools used in proteome and
transcriptome analyses.
 Experience living and working in Latin America is desirable but not required.
 Fluency or a willingness to learn Spanish, both spoken and written, is required; as are
written and spoken skills in English.
 Excellent interpersonal and multitasking skills, ability to negotiate, to deal with
pressure, complex situations and stress.
 Work outside of regular business hours including weekends and travel is occasionally
required.
 Commitment to ethics/scientific integrity.
 Ability to work with private sector as well as government agencies.
 Skills in constructing and working in multidisciplinary teams as part of multidisciplinary
projects.
 A spirit of collaboration/team working and service to society.
 A driving license.
 Authorship of at least 5 recent scientific publications (at least three as first author or
corresponding author), in high quality international indexed journals.
Interested candidates from Mexico and elsewhere in the entire world should send their
updated Curriculum Vitae and additional support material of particular value for members
of the Search Committee (e.g., citation record, relevant awards, narrative of particular
achievements or contributions to science) to Dr. Guillermo Angeles, Secretario Académico
at secretaria.academica@inecol.edu.mx always cc’ing maluja.dirgral@inecol.edu.mx.
Three letters of recommendation are needed as well as the e-mail addresses and
telephones of three established scientists/professors that have agreed to be interviewed
on the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses. An additional letter by the candidate
expressing interest in the job, explaining how exactly her/his training/experience fits the job
description, and expressing her/his willingness to strictly adhere to the principles of
collaboration, team working, networking and scientific integrity is also needed. Any
questions should be addressed to Dr. Guillermo Angeles.

RESEARCH SCIENTIST: SYMBIOTIC INTERACTIONS BETWEEN INSECTS AND MICROORGANISMS (MOLECULAR BIOLOGIST)

RESEARCH SCIENTIST: SYMBIOTIC INTERACTIONS BETWEEN INSECTS
AND MICROORGANISMS (MOLECULAR BIOLOGIST)
ONE POSITION IS AVAILABLE
Position Title: Researcher (Investigador Titular A).
Employment Status: Full-Time, 12 months. The appointment is renewable depending
upon performance and funding. After three years, candidates can apply for tenure.
General Description: The main objective of this position is to develop an understanding of
the molecular biology of insect symbiosis and its potential applications in pest control.
Scientific effort will be directed at the characterization of different insect symbiotic
associations towards the development of non-chemical control methods against
agricultural, environmental and medical insect pests, as well as the exploration of their
metagenomes to identify novel compounds with potential biotechnological applications.
This line of research should provide: (i) improved understanding of the symbiotic
microbiota associated with important agricultural and medical pests in Mexico, (ii)
characterize symbiont population dynamics and determine their effects on host fitness,
and pathogen transmission capabilities, (iii) coordinate efforts between research and
industry for the development of symbiont-based control methods to address major pest
issues in agriculture and public health, (iv) the use of metagenomics as a tool for insect
symbiont bioprospecting to identify novel biotechnologically important products.
To foster a broad understanding of the aims of the Biomimic cluster among the new
scientific staff, once recruited, the candidate will spend a period of 2-6 months in either the
Laboratorio Nacional de Genómica para la Biodiversidad (LANGEBIO) or the Unidad
Irapuato of CINVESTAV to establish productive collaborations, write collaborative grants,
and to foster long-term collaborative research projects. The candidate will then return to
the brand new facilities at INECOL’s headquarters equipped with state-of-the art
technologies to facilitate high quality academic and technological research.
Responsibilities:
 Carry out research at the cutting edge of knowledge.
 Lead research on insect-symbiont metagenomes, improved protocols and ultrafast
sequencing technologies for symbiont genomics and insect metagenomics studies.
 Perform sequencing of insect symbiont genomes and bioinformatics tools for symbiont
genomes and metagenome exploration.
 In silico identification of candidate gene products with a potential for commercial
exploitation.
 Characterization of host-symbiont interactions using an integrated approach (i.e.,
genetic, molecular, cellular, biochemical and immunological approaches will be
considered).
 In cooperation with other areas, to study the population dynamics, transmission
pathways and effects of symbionts on major agricultural, forest and medically
important insect pests, disease vectors, and beneficial insects (e.g., parasitoids,
predators, etc.).
 Interaction of symbionts with the insect host and other symbionts. Role of symbionts in
pathogen transmission.
 The candidate will collaborate extensively with other researchers of the Biomimic
cluster, both in providing insect molecular biology related services to the Biomimic
community and by participation in collaborative studies.
 Teaching in INECOL Master’s and Doctorate programs.
 Supervising graduate and undergraduate students.
 Write competitive grants to fund research activities submitted to Mexican and
international organizations/government agencies, and also to commercial companies.
 Publish high quality papers in internationally recognized scientific journals, and
occasionally in books, national and outreach journals and popular magazines intended
for the general public.
 Write or help write patents.
 Help recruit talents for science and technology among primary, secondary and high
school students.
Qualifications:
 Doctoral degree in Insect Molecular Biology.
 At least one postdoctoral position in area of expertise.
 Special attention will be granted to those candidates having obtained outstanding
research achievements during their doctoral studies.
 Expertise in genomics, metagenomics, bioinformatics and insect experimental
systems.
 Experience living and working in Latin America is desirable but not required.
 Fluency or a willingness to learn Spanish, both spoken and written, is required; as are
written and spoken skills in English.
 Excellent interpersonal and multitasking skills, ability to negotiate, to deal with
pressure, complex situations and stress.
 Work outside of regular business hours including weekends and travel is occasionally
required.
 Commitment to ethics/scientific integrity.
 Ability to work with private sector as well as government agencies.
 Skills in constructing and working in multidisciplinary teams as part of multidisciplinary
projects.
 A spirit of collaboration/team working and service to society.
 A driving license.
 Authorship of at least 5 recent scientific publications (at least three as first author or
corresponding author), in high quality international indexed journals.
Interested candidates from Mexico and elsewhere in the entire world should send their
updated Curriculum Vitae and additional support material of particular value for members
of the Search Committee (e.g., citation record, relevant awards, narrative of particular
achievements or contributions to science) to Dr. Guillermo Angeles, Secretario Académico
at secretaria.academica@inecol.edu.mx always cc’ing maluja.dirgral@inecol.edu.mx.
Three letters of recommendation are needed as well as the e-mail addresses and
telephones of three established scientists/professors that have agreed to be interviewed
on the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses. An additional letter by the candidate
expressing interest in the job, explaining how exactly her/his training/experience fits the job
description, and expressing her/his willingness to strictly adhere to the principles of
collaboration, team working, networking and scientific integrity is also needed. Any
questions should be addressed to Dr. Guillermo Angeles.

RESEARCH SCIENTIST: NATURAL PRODUCTS CHEMISTRY, PARTICULARLY PLANT SECONDARY METABOLITES

ESEARCH SCIENTIST: NATURAL PRODUCTS CHEMISTRY, PARTICULARLY
PLANT SECONDARY METABOLITES
ONE POSITION IS AVAILABLE
Position Title: Researcher (Investigador Titular A).
Employment Status: Full-Time, 12 months. The appointment is renewable depending
upon performance and funding. After three years, candidates can apply for tenure.
General Description: The selected candidate is expected to lead research in the area of
plant secondary chemistry in research programs on plant-insect and plant-pathogen
interactions, focused mainly on the chemical basis of plant resistance. The successful
candidate will join Biomimic, a multidisciplinary team working on the chemical basis of
plant resistance that will cover the ecochemical importance of phenolic compounds,
cyanogenics, alkaloids, glucosynolates and their potential synthesis. Studies will also
include research on plant secondary metabolic pathways (e.g., phenylpropanoid
biosynthesis) when plant resistance enhancers, growth regulators are applied on fruit
trees. Secondary metabolite characterization, gene expression and its influence on plant
resistance phenotype will also be analyzed with the aim of identifying genes and markers
of importance for breeding programs and the development of resistant cultivars.
To foster a broad understanding of the aims of the Biomimic cluster among the new
scientific staff, once recruited, the candidate will spend a period of 2-6 months in CIMAV
(Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados), CIQA (Centro de Investigación en
Química Aplicada) or CICY (Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán) to establish
productive collaborations, write collaborative grants, and to foster long-term research
projects. The candidate will then return to the brand new facilities equipped with state-ofthe
art technologies to perform high quality academic and technological studies. The
recruited natural products chemist will actively collaborate with agronomists, biologists,
ecologists, molecular biologists, chemists, biochemists, and microbiologists to produce
novel solutions to Mexico’s most pressing problems/challenges. The recruited scientist will
also meet on a regular basis with industry and government representatives to identify
demands, common interests and suitable funding sources.
Responsibilities:
 Carry out research at the cutting edge of knowledge.
 Carry out research towards the elucidation of the function of organic compounds,
specifically plant secondary metabolites related to plant resistance in plant-insect and
plant-pathogen interactions.
 Developing and improving advanced analytical (HPLC, LC-MS-TOF, GC-MS, FT-IR)
and bromatological methods to quantify and identify nutrients and secondary
metabolites in tissue.
 The candidate will collaborate extensively with other researchers of the Biomimic
cluster and will participate in collaborative studies related of plant chemistry.
 Teaching in INECOL Master’s and Doctorate programs.
 Supervising graduate and undergraduate students.
 Write competitive grants to fund research activities submitted to Mexican and
international organizations/government agencies, and also to commercial companies.
 Publish high quality papers in internationally recognized scientific journals, and
occasionally in books, national and outreach journals and popular magazines intended
for the general public.
 Write or help write patents.
 Help recruit talents for science and technology among primary, secondary and high
school students.
Qualifications:
 Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology or a closely related
discipline with a doctoral degree in biotechnology.
 At least one postdoctoral position in area of expertise.
 Special attention will be granted to those candidates having obtained outstanding
research achievements during their doctoral studies.
 Experience of analytical techniques such as UHPLC, LC-MS-TOF, GC-MS, FT-IR
spectroscopy.
 Experience living and working in Latin America is desirable but not required.
 Fluency or a willingness to learn Spanish, both spoken and written, is required; as are
written and spoken skills in English.
 Excellent interpersonal and multitasking skills, ability to negotiate, to deal with
pressure, complex situations and stress.
 Work outside of regular business hours including weekends and travel is occasionally
required.
 Commitment to ethics/scientific integrity.
 Ability to work with private sector as well as government agencies.
 Skills in constructing and working in multidisciplinary teams as part of multidisciplinary
projects.
 A spirit of collaboration/team working and service to society.
 A driving license.
 Authorship of at least 5 recent scientific publications (at least three as first author or
corresponding author), in high quality international indexed journals.
Interested candidates from Mexico and elsewhere in the entire world should send their
updated Curriculum Vitae and additional support material of particular value for members
of the Search Committee (e.g., citation record, relevant awards, narrative of particular
achievements or contributions to science) to Dr. Guillermo Angeles, Secretario Académico
at secretaria.academica@inecol.edu.mx always cc’ing maluja.dirgral@inecol.edu.mx.
Three letters of recommendation are needed as well as the e-mail addresses and
telephones of three established scientists/professors that have agreed to be interviewed
on the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses. An additional letter by the candidate
expressing interest in the job, explaining how exactly her/his training/experience fits the job
description, and expressing her/his willingness to strictly adhere to the principles of
collaboration, team working, networking and scientific integrity is also needed. Any
questions should be addressed to Dr. Guillermo Angeles.

10. RESEARCH SCIENTIST: INSECT/ANIMAL CHEMICAL ECOLOGIST

10. RESEARCH SCIENTIST: INSECT/ANIMAL CHEMICAL ECOLOGIST
ONE POSITION IS AVAILABLE
Position Title: Researcher (Investigador Titular A).
Employment Status: Full-Time, 12 months. The appointment is renewable depending
upon performance and funding. After three years, candidates can apply for tenure.
General Description: The successful candidate will develop a line of research directed at
elucidating the chemical mechanisms involved in insect-plant and insect-insect interactions
as well as the interactions between/among other animals. The applicant will work in the
Biomimic cluster, newly established biomimicry-inspired Scientific and Technological
laboratories, developing diverse projects focused in generating solutions of pests,
diseases or environmental problems through the identification and isolation and use of
plant secondary metabolites related to plant resistance in plant-insect and plant-pathogen
interactions, semiochemicals involved in the plant-herbivore, parasitoid and predator-host
relationships, as well as sexual (e.g., pheromones), protection (e.g., alarm pheromones)
and social (e.g., aggregation and host marking pheromone). The candidate will study
physiological, chemical and behavioral aspects of plant-insect and plant-animal
interactions, and develop projects and collaborations with other members of the Biomimic
cluster and other researchers at INECOL and associated institutions, such as CIQA
(Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada) or CICY (Centro de Investigación Científica
de Yucatán).
To foster a broad understanding of the aims of the Biomimic cluster among the new
scientific staff, once recruited, the candidate will spend a period of 2-6 months in CIQA
(Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada), CICY (Centro de Investigación Científica
de Yucatán) or the Instituto de Ecología at UNAM to establish productive collaborations,
write collaborative grants, and to foster long-term research projects. The candidate will
then return to the brand new facilities equipped with state-of-the art technologies to
perform high quality academic and technological studies. The recruited scientist will
actively collaborate with agronomists, biologists, ecologists, molecular biologists, chemists,
biochemists, and microbiologists to produce novel solutions to Mexico’s most pressing
problems/challenges. The recruited scientist will also meet on a regular basis with industry
and government representatives to identify demands, common interests and suitable
funding sources.
Responsibilities:
 The successful candidate will perform the highest quality research at the cutting edge
of knowledge on the identification of chemicals that modulate insect behavior (i.e.,
pheromones, parapheromones, kairomones, allomones, etc.) and on the behavior of
insects in response to these chemicals. Researcher is expected to also collaborate
with scientists working on microorganisms and animals such as mammals, birds,
reptiles, and fish if time permits.
 Develop and supervise applied insect chemical ecology projects focused on species of
direct agricultural importance in Mexico.
 Collaborate on studies on the isolation, characterization and potential synthesis of
volatile compounds produced by species of the family Lauraceae that are native to
Mexico, with the aim of developing and testing novel attractants for traps targeted at
native and exotic insect pests of “Hass” avocados and other cultivars such as the
“Red Bay Ambrosia Beetle” (Xyleborus glabratus) or the “Tea Shot Hole Borer”
(Euwallacea fornicatus), that vector a lethal pathogen (Fusarium sp.) as well as other
insects of economic importance that attack commercially valuable fruit.
 Characterization of insect responses to plant derived or insect/animal derived
compounds.
 Chemical analyses of substances using gas chromatography (GC) and GC-mass
spectrometry and other state-of-the-art equipment for chemical analyses of plant,
insect or animal derived substances.
 Solid knowledge of statistics applied to chemistry, biology or other pertinent fields.
 Use of established techniques (EAG, olfactometer, wind tunnel responses) to
determine the response of insects to a range of chemical substances derived from
natural or synthetic sources is necessary.
 Use of electroantenography and electrotarsography.
 The candidate will collaborate extensively with other researchers of the Biomimic
cluster.
 Teaching in INECOL Master's and Doctorate programs.
 Supervising graduate and undergraduate students.
 Write competitive grants to fund research activities submitted to Mexican and
international organizations/government agencies, and also to commercial companies.
 Publish high quality papers in internationally recognized scientific journals, and
occasionally in books, national and outreach journals and popular magazines intended
for the general public.
 Write or help write patents.
 Help recruit talents for science and technology among primary, secondary and high
school students.
Qualifications:
 Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology or a closely related discipline
with a PhD/doctoral degree in insect chemical ecology or closely related field.
 At least one postdoctoral position in area of expertise.
 Special attention will be granted to those candidates having obtained outstanding
research achievements during their doctoral studies.
 Expertise in advanced analytical procedures (HPLC, LC-MS-TOF, GC-MS, FT-IR) and
other state-of-the-art equipment for chemical analyses of plant or insect derived
substances as well as bromatological methods to quantify and identify nutrients and
secondary metabolites in tissue.
 Ample experience in the use of established techniques (EAG, olfactometer, wind
tunnel responses) to determine the response of insects or other animals to a range of
chemical substances derived from natural or synthetic sources is necessary.
 Experience in electroantenography and electrotarsography is desirable.
 Fluency or a willingness to learn Spanish, both spoken and written, is required, as are
written and spoken skills in English.
 Excellent interpersonal and multitasking skills, ability to negotiate, to deal with
pressure, complex situations and stress.
 Work outside of regular business hours including weekends and travel is occasionally
required.
 Commitment to ethics/scientific integrity.
 Ability to work with private sector as well as government agencies.
 Skills in constructing and working in multidisciplinary teams as part of multidisciplinary
projects.
 A spirit of collaboration/team working and service to society.
 A driving license.
 Authorship of at least 5 recent scientific publications (at least three as first author or
corresponding author), in high quality international indexed journals.
Interested candidates from Mexico and elsewhere in the entire world should send their
updated Curriculum Vitae and additional support material of particular value for members
of the Search Committee (e.g., citation record, relevant awards, narrative of particular
achievements or contributions to science) to Dr. Guillermo Angeles, Secretario Académico
at secretaria.academica@inecol.edu.mx always cc’ing maluja.dirgral@inecol.edu.mx.
Three letters of recommendation are needed as well as the e-mail addresses and
telephones of three established scientists/professors that have agreed to be interviewed
on the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses. An additional letter by the candidate
expressing interest in the job, explaining how exactly her/his training/experience fits the job
description, and expressing her/his willingness to strictly adhere to the principles of
collaboration, team working, networking and scientific integrity is also needed. Any
questions should be addressed to Dr. Guillermo Angeles.

ENDOWED RESEARCH SCIENTIST IN BIORATIONAL AVOCADO (Persea americana) PEST AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT

11. ENDOWED RESEARCH SCIENTIST IN BIORATIONAL AVOCADO (Persea
americana) PEST AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT
ONE POSITION IS AVAILABLE
Position Title: Researcher (Investigador Titular A or Titular B).
Employment Status: Full-Time, 12 months. The appointment is renewable depending
upon performance and funding. After three years, candidates can apply for tenure.
General Description: The Asociación de Productores, Empacadores, y Exportadores de
Aguacate de Michoacán, A.C. (henceforth APEAM) is a Mexican association of avocado (=
Persea americana cultivar Hass, henceforth Hass avocados) producers, exporters and
packers that has its headquarters in the centre of the Hass avocado-growing region in
Uruapan, Michoacán State, Mexico. APEAM and INECOL have agreed that the search for
sustainable solutions to phytosanitary issues affecting avocado production in Mexico
requires the highest quality research and technological advancement programs. To this end,
an endowed research position has been established using funds donated by APEAM as an
initiative to provide scientific and technological answers to the phytosanitary and crop
production demands of Persea americana cultivar Hass growers in this region and elsewhere
in Mexico.
The researcher will be based at INECOL’s headquarters in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico, but
will be expected to travel and work extensively in the Persea americana cultivar Hass
growing region around Uruapan, Michoacán and elsewhere in Mexico. To foster a broad
understanding of the aims of the Biomimic cluster among the new scientific staff, once
recruited, the candidate will possibly spend a period of 1-3 months in either the Laboratorio
Nacional de Genómica para la Biodiversidad (LANGEBIO) or CICY (Centro de
Investigación Científica de Yucatán) to establish productive collaborations, write
collaborative grants, and to foster long-term research projects. The candidate will then
return to the brand new facilities equipped with state-of-the art technologies to perform
high quality academic and technological studies. The recruited computational chemist will
actively collaborate with agronomists, biologists, ecologists, molecular biologists, chemists,
biochemists, and microbiologists to produce novel solutions to Mexico’s most pressing
problems/challenges. The recruited scientists will also meet on a regular basis with
industry and government representatives to identify demands, common interests and
suitable funding sources.
Responsibilities: The research scientist that will occupy this position will lead an
innovative research program in the following priority areas.
 Develop a profound understanding of the biology, ecology and behavior of the
principal insect pests of economic importance in avocado orchards in the state of
Michoacán, and elsewhere in México, particularly seed weevils (e.g., Conotrachelus
perseae, Conotrachelus spp.), branch weevils (e.g, Copturus aguacateae), mites
(e.g., Oligonychus punicata, O. perseae) and avocado scales (e.g., Apgrallaspis spp.,
Chrysomphalus aonidum, and Hemiberlesia lataniae).
 Develop and evaluate novel biorational methods of pest and disease management in
Persea americana grown in the states of Michoacán, Veracruz and elsewhere in
Mexico.
 Develop economic feasibility studies of alternatives to the control of important
avocado pests, such as seed weevils (e.g., Conotrachelus perseae, C. spp.), branch
weevils (e.g, Copturus aguacateae), mites (e.g., Oligonychus punicata, O. perseae)
and avocado scales (e.g., Apgrallaspis spp., Chrysomphalus aonidum, and
Hemiberlesia lataniae).
 Collaborate on studies on the isolation, characterization and potential synthesis of
volatile compounds produced by species of the family Lauraceae that are native to
Mexico, with the aim of developing and testing novel attractants for traps targeted at
native and exotic insect pests of “Hass” avocados and other cultivars such as the
“Red Bay Ambrosia Beetle” (Xyleborus glabratus) or the “Tea Shot Hole Borer”
(Euwallacea fornicatus), that vector a lethal pathogen (Fusarium sp.) of interest to
APEAM.
 To help develop improved Persea americana cultivars, the candidate will collaborate
extensively with other researchers of the BioMimic cluster, participating in
collaborative studies with scientists involved in plant genomics, transcriptomics and
proteomics, and/or molecular biology/chemical ecology of plant resistance to pests
and diseases.
 Participate/collaborate in studies on genomics, transcriptomics or proteomics of native
members of the Lauraceae family aimed at identifying pest and disease resistance
mechanisms that could be employed to transfer resistance to Hass avocados or other
cultivars of interest to APEAM.
 Perform spatially explicit niche modeling studies to define the potential areas of
infestation by threatening exotic insect pests, such as the “Red Bay Ambrosia Beetle”
(Xyleborus glabratus) or the “Tea Shot Hole Borer” (Euwallacea fornicatus), that
vector a lethal pathogen (Fusarium sp.) of avocados and other members of the
Lauraceae.
 Participate in studies focused on the development of novel tissue culture techniques
that will permit an industrial scale production of disease-free avocado plants. Once
established, these techniques will be employed in a mass production facility to supply
the needs of APEAM members.
 Participate in studies on the development of novel pesticide formulations that could
effectively reduce the quantities of pesticides applied to Persea americana trees for
pest and disease control, through the use of nanotechnology-based techniques to
improve the efficacy of these products in the field.
 Lead studies on mapping the precise distribution of the principal pests and diseases of
avocado in the state of Michoacán (and elsewhere in Mexico), and determination of
the principal biotic and abiotic factors that determine the distribution and prevalence of
pests and diseases of avocado in the state of Michoacán and elsewhere in México.
Studies on insect borers of stems and seeds are particularly important in this respect.
 Lead studies aimed at establishing a faunistic and floristic inventory (reference
collection) of organisms present in Persea americana orchards in the states of
Veracruz and Michoacán (and elsewhere in Mexico), with particular reference to pests
and diseases of avocado and their natural enemies.
 Help create a reference collection of germplasm based on native species of Persea
and closely related species that grow in the different states of Mexico.
 Develop mid- to long-term strategies aimed at coping with phytosanitary restrictions
imposed on the basis of pesticide residue issues that hinder export of avocados to
lucrative markets in the future.
 Identify and quantify the key factors that limit the production of Persea americana in
the states of Michoacán, Veracruz and elsewhere in México, with particular reference
to agronomic practices and local ecosystem services and likely future projections of
the role of these factors as determinants in avocado production.
 Collaborate extensively with other researchers of the Biomimic cluster.
 Teaching in INECOL Master's and Doctorate programs welcome but not mandatory.
 Supervising graduate and undergraduate students welcome but not mandatory.
 Write competitive grants to fund research activities submitted to Mexican and
international organizations/government agencies, and also to commercial companies.
 Publish high quality papers in internationally recognized scientific journals, and
occasionally in books, national and outreach journals and popular magazines intended
for the general public.
 Write or help write patents.
Qualifications:
 Doctor degree in entomology or another discipline of clear relevance to the objectives
of the endowed position. Ideally, research leading to PhD or doctorate was related to
Persea americana or other economically important species within the Lauraceae.
 At least one postdoctoral position focused on avocado pests and diseases and
avocado pest and disease control.
 Special attention will be granted to those candidates having obtained outstanding
research achievements during their doctoral studies.
 Experience in molecular biology tools for breeding purposes.
 Experience living and working in Latin America is desirable but not essential.
 Fluency or a willingness to learn Spanish, both spoken and written, is required; as are
written and spoken skills in English.
 Excellent interpersonal and multitasking skills, ability to negotiate, to deal with
pressure, complex situations and stress.
 Proven grant-writing skills.
 Ability to work with the private sector as well as government agencies.
 Work outside of regular business hours including weekends and travel is occasionally
required.
 Commitment to ethics/scientific integrity.
 A spirit of collaboration/team working and service to society.
 A driving license.
 Authorship of at least 5 recent scientific publications (at least three as first author or
corresponding author), in high quality international indexed journals.
Interested candidates from Mexico and elsewhere in the entire world should send their
updated Curriculum Vitae and additional support material of particular value for members
of the Search Committee (e.g., citation record, relevant awards, narrative of particular
achievements or contributions to science) to Dr. Guillermo Angeles, Secretario Académico
at secretaria.academica@inecol.edu.mx always cc’ing maluja.dirgral@inecol.edu.mx.
Three letters of recommendation are needed as well as the e-mail addresses and
telephones of three established scientists/professors that have agreed to be interviewed
on the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses. An additional letter by the candidate
expressing interest in the job, explaining how exactly her/his training/experience fits the job
description, and expressing her/his willingness to strictly adhere to the principles of
collaboration, team working, networking and scientific integrity is also needed. Any
questions should be addressed to Dr. Guillermo Angeles.

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN IN BIOINFORMATICS

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN IN BIOINFORMATICS
TWO POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE
Position Title: Technician (Técnico Titular A).
Employment Status: Full-Time, 12 months. The appointment is renewable depending
upon performance and funding. After three years, candidates can apply for tenure.
General Description: The selected candidate will be part of a team working on the
elucidation of complex plant genomes, comparative and functional genomics of fruit trees
of major importance for Mexico, including avocado, mango, citrus, apple, and guava. The
main aim of the research team that the successful candidate will join is to find alternatives
to deal with emerging pests and diseases of fruit trees in Mexico. The successful
candidate will join Biomimic, a multidisciplinary team working on the protection of Mexican
biodiversity, and will interact with a team of specialists in genomics, molecular biology, and
bioinformatics. Biomimic provides access to state of the art high-throughput DNA
sequencing equipment, and bioinformatics facilities. Knowledge of genetics, molecular
biology, and genomics is required. Experience working with fruit trees is not necessary but
the selected candidate is expected to quickly gain experience in the area; experience in
plant-microbe and/or plant-insect interactions is desirable but not indispensable.
Responsibilities:
 Help generate research at the cutting edge of knowledge.
 Actively participate in a genome sequencing and analysis team in collaboration with
other scientists.
 Participate in projects leading to the legal protection of genomic information of Mexican
biodiversity.
 Assist in training graduate students at INECOL, CIMAV, CIQA, CICY, LANGEBIO and
CINVESTAV Irapuato.
 Supervise undergraduate student projects.
 Provide technical support to research performed by graduate students.
 Provide scientists with access to a selection of bioinformatic tools, as well as to data
storage and computer resources to apply those tools.
 Solid knowledge of statistics applied to biology or other pertinent fields.
 Carry out specific data analyses requested by senior scientists.
 Collaborate in cutting edge research to be published in internationally recognized
journals and books.
 Help write patents.
 Help recruit talents for science and technology among primary, secondary and high
school students.
Qualifications:
 Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Genomics,
Informatics, Mathematics or Molecular Biology.
 Strong interest in the solution of problems in biology is a must.
 At least one year experience working in the area of bioinformatics.
 Experience working with large and complex databases.
 Programming skills.
 Solid knowledge of statistics applied to biology.
 Reading and writing in English, is required.
 Experience living and working in Latin America is desirable but not essential.
 Excellent interpersonal and multitasking skills, ability to negotiate, to deal with
pressure, complex situations and stress.
 Ability to work with the private sector as well as government agencies.
 Work outside of regular business hours including weekends and travel is occasionally
required.
 A spirit of collaboration/team working and service to society.
 A driving license.
Additional beneficial skills:
 Expertise in genome sequencing and analysis strategies.
 Knowledge of bioinformatics tools necessary for analysis of genomics data, and the
ability to employ such tools.
 Experience in mentoring students.
Interested candidates from Mexico and elsewhere in the entire world should send their
updated Curriculum Vitae and additional support material of particular value for members
of the Search Committee (e.g., citation record, relevant awards, narrative of particular
achievements or contributions to science) to Dr. Guillermo Angeles, Secretario Académico
at secretaria.academica@inecol.edu.mx always cc’ing maluja.dirgral@inecol.edu.mx.
Three letters of recommendation are needed as well as the e-mail addresses and
telephones of three established scientists/professors that have agreed to be interviewed
on the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses. An additional letter by the candidate
expressing interest in the job, explaining how exactly her/his training/experience fits the job
description, and expressing her/his willingness to strictly adhere to the principles of
collaboration, team working, networking and scientific integrity is also needed. Any
questions should be addressed to Dr. Guillermo Angeles.

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN IN SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY AND X-RAY DIFFRACTION

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN IN SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY AND X-RAY
DIFFRACTION
ONE POSITION IS AVAILABLE
Position Title: Technician (Técnico Titular A).
Employment Status: Full-Time, 12 months. The appointment is renewable depending
upon performance and funding. After three years, candidates can apply for tenure.
General Description: The successful candidate will have an understanding of the
theoretical basis of optics or optical physics, a clear analytical approach to problem solving
applied to the interpretation of diffraction patterns and the processing of SEM-generated
images. These studies will support the work of researchers in organic chemistry, plant
secondary compounds and nanotechnology that form part of the Biomimic cluster. As
such, the candidate will be working on the identification of compounds present in ceramics,
minerals, polymers and other natural and synthetic materials.
Responsibilities:
 Help generate research at the cutting edge of knowledge.
 The candidate will be capable of using analytical and characterization techniques
required in the isolation, identification and characterization of organic molecules with
industrial and/or medical applications.
 Collaborate in the identification and characterization of novel molecules or materials
from naturally-derived precursors aimed at identifying physical or chemical attributes
that influence specific physical, chemical or biological characteristics.
 The candidate will collaborate extensively with other researchers of the Biomimic
cluster, both in providing technical support in SEM and X-ray diffraction techniques to
the Biomimic community and by participation in collaborative studies.
 Innovation or improvement in techniques related to the collection, processing and
presentation of results.
 Design of experimental systems and equipment to meet the needs of specific
research problems.
 The development of operational guidelines for the maintenance, operation and
calibration of specific laboratory equipment.
 Writing of technical reports describing methods, procedures and results of studies
performed.
 Maintain the laboratory equipment in optimal working condition and compete for
national and international funding to update and extend the range of equipment as
necessary.
 Assist in training Master's and Doctorate students at INECOL, CIMAV, CIQA, CICY,
LANGEBIO and CINVESTAV Irapuato.
 Provide technical support for the development of graduate student projects.
 Supervise undergraduate student projects.
 Collaboration in the technical aspects of publications in high quality scientific journals
and popular magazines intended for the general public.
 Help write patents.
 Help recruit talents for science and technology among primary, secondary and high
school students.
Qualifications:
 Bachelor’s degree in metallurgy, physics or a related discipline and preferentially a
Master’s degree in optoelectronics, materials science, chemistry, geology or related
disciplines.
 Evidence of having received training in X-ray diffraction studies, such as
crystallographic methods or Rietveld analysis (structure profile refinement).
 Experience (~3 years) of practical use of X-ray diffraction techniques, sample
preparation techniques, sample component identification, and the management of the
relevant databases (ICDD, FindIt, etc.).
 Evidence of having collaborated in productive projects in topics related to his/her area
of expertise.
 Knowledge of electronics (basic and digital) would be highly desirable.
 Fluency or a willingness to learn Spanish, both spoken and written, is required; as are
written and spoken skills in English.
 Reading and writing in English, is required.
 Solid knowledge of statistics applied to pertinent fields.
 Experience living and working in Latin America is desirable but not essential.
 Excellent interpersonal and multitasking skills, ability to negotiate, to deal with
pressure, complex situations and stress.
 Ability to work with the private sector as well as government agencies.
 Skills in constructing and working in multidisciplinary teams, especially in providing
technical services related to the production and handling of scanning electron
microscopy as part of multidisciplinary projects.
 Work outside of regular business hours including weekends and travel is occasionally
required.
 A spirit of collaboration/team working and service to society.
 A driving license.
Interested candidates from Mexico and elsewhere in the entire world should send their
updated Curriculum Vitae and additional support material of particular value for members
of the Search Committee (e.g., citation record, relevant awards, narrative of particular
achievements or contributions to science) to Dr. Guillermo Angeles, Secretario Académico
at secretaria.academica@inecol.edu.mx always cc’ing maluja.dirgral@inecol.edu.mx.
Three letters of recommendation are needed as well as the e-mail addresses and
telephones of three established scientists/professors that have agreed to be interviewed
on the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses. An additional letter by the candidate
expressing interest in the job, explaining how exactly her/his training/experience fits the job
description, and expressing her/his willingness to strictly adhere to the principles of
collaboration, team working, networking and scientific integrity is also needed. Any
questions should be addressed to Dr. Guillermo Angeles.

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCANNING ELECTRON
MICROSCOPY
ONE POSITION IS AVAILABLE
Position Title: Technician (Técnico Titular A).
Employment Status: Full-Time, 12 months. The appointment is renewable depending
upon performance and funding. After three years, candidates can apply for tenure.
General Description: The selected candidate will provide scanning electron microscopy
(SEM) support, particularly environmental (low-vacuum) SEM, to a team of researchers
working on biomimicry, crop protection and nanotechnology. The successful candidate will
join Biomimic, a transdisciplinary group of specialists in genomics, bioinformatics, organic
chemistry, biorational crop pest control, and agro-nanotechnology.
Experience working on the preparation, manipulation, mounting, and imaging of
specimens, preferentially those of biological origin, is required, as is a clear ability to
interpret the results of SEM studies, preferably an environmental, 3D low vacuum SEM.
The successful candidate will undergo training in advanced SEM techniques, using an
environmental, 3D low vacuum SEM. Most or all training and reference literature will be
given in English. These studies require a meticulous and painstaking approach to sample
preparation and analysis.
Responsibilities:
 Help generate research at the cutting edge of knowledge.
 The selected candidate will provide environmental SEM support to a team of
researchers working on biomimicry, crop protection and nanotechnology.
 Preparation, manipulation, mounting, and imaging of specimens and interpretation of
the results of environmental SEM studies.
 Innovation or improvement in techniques related to the collection, processing and
presentation of results.
 Design of experimental systems and equipment to meet the needs of specific research
problems.
 The development of operational guidelines for the maintenance, operation and
calibration of the environmental SEM.
 Writing of technical reports describing methods, procedures and results of studies
performed.
 Maintain the laboratory equipment in optimal working condition and compete for
national and international funding to update and extend the range of equipment as
necessary.
 Assist in training Master's and Doctorate students at INECOL, CIMAV, CIQA, CICY,
LANGEBIO and CINVESTAV Irapuato.
 Provide technical support for the development of graduate student projects.
 Supervise undergraduate student projects.
 Collaboration in the technical aspects of publications in high quality scientific journals
and popular magazines intended for the general public.
 Help write patents.
 Help recruit talents for science and technology among primary, secondary and high
school students.
Qualifications:
 Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biological sciences or a related discipline would be
useful in order to understand the nature of the samples being analyzed.
 Experience in the preparation, handling and imaging of SEM samples is necessary as
is experience of standard techniques in microscopy and SEM, preferentially in the
area of biology.
 A clear understanding of written and spoken English is essential.
 A practical, proactive approach to problem solving and a willingness to explore
alternative methods in SEM research would be highly desirable, as would a precise
and conscientious attitude to sample preparation and analysis.
 Reading and writing in English, is required.
 Solid knowledge of statistics applied to biology.
 Experience living and working in Latin America is desirable but not essential.
 Excellent interpersonal and multitasking skills, ability to negotiate, to deal with
pressure, complex situations and stress.
 Ability to work with the private sector as well as government agencies.
 Skills in constructing and working in multidisciplinary teams, especially in providing
technical services related to the production and handling of environmental scanning
electron microscopy as part of multidisciplinary projects.
 Work outside of regular business hours, including weekends and travel is occasionally
required.
 A spirit of collaboration/team working and service to society.
 A driving license.
Interested candidates from Mexico and elsewhere in the entire world should send their
updated Curriculum Vitae and additional support material of particular value for members
of the Search Committee (e.g., citation record, relevant awards, narrative of particular
achievements or contributions to science) to Dr. Guillermo Angeles, Secretario Académico
at secretaria.academica@inecol.edu.mx always cc’ing maluja.dirgral@inecol.edu.mx.
Three letters of recommendation are needed as well as the e-mail addresses and
telephones of three established scientists/professors that have agreed to be interviewed
on the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses. An additional letter by the candidate
expressing interest in the job, explaining how exactly her/his training/experience fits the job
description, and expressing her/his willingness to strictly adhere to the principles of
collaboration, team working, networking and scientific integrity is also needed. Any
questions should be addressed to Dr. Guillermo Angeles.

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY ONE POSITION IS AVAILABLE

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
ONE POSITION IS AVAILABLE
Position Title: Technician (Técnico Titular A).
Employment Status: Full-Time, 12 months. The appointment is renewable depending
upon performance and funding. After three years, candidates can apply for tenure.
General Description: The successful candidate will provide technical support for research
on the isolation and identification of organic molecules from natural sources derived from
Mexico’s enormous natural biodiversity. The identification and characterization of these
compounds should find potential applications in medicine, food science, cosmetics,
renewable energies, agriculture and industrial uses such as the development of novel
formulations for paints, polymers, etc. These lines of research will involve extensive
collaboration/team working with other members of the Biomimic cluster in trans-disciplinary
projects focused on aspects of Mexico’s most pressing environmental, social and
development issues.
Responsibilities:
 Help generate research at the cutting edge of knowledge.
 The candidate will be capable of using analytical and characterization techniques
required in the isolation, identification and characterization of organic molecules with
industrial and/or medical applications.
 Provide technical support in the study of organic molecules derived from or inspired by
compounds isolated from plants and microorganisms (in collaboration with an
environmental microbiologist).
 Collaborate in the synthesis of novel molecules from naturally-derived precursors to
enhance specific physical or bioactive attributes.
 The successful candidate will collaborate extensively with researchers of the Biomimic
cluster, both in providing technical support in organic chemistry to the Biomimic
community and by participation in collaborative studies.
 Innovation or improvement in techniques related to the collection, processing and
presentation of results.
 Design of experimental systems and equipment to meet the needs of specific
research problems.
 The development of operational guidelines for the maintenance, operation and
calibration of specific laboratory equipment.
 Writing of technical reports describing methods, procedures and results of studies
performed.
 Solid knowledge of statistics applied to chemistry or other pertinent fields.
 Development of computer programs and procedures when necessary.
 Maintain the laboratory equipment in optimal working condition and compete for
national and international funding to update and extend the range of equipment as
necessary.
 Assist in training Master's and Doctorate students at INECOL, CIMAV, CIQA, CICY,
LANGEBIO and CINVESTAV Irapuato.
 Provide technical support for the development of graduate student projects.
 Supervise undergraduate student projects.
 Collaboration in the technical aspects of publications in high quality scientific journals
and popular magazines intended for the general public.
 Help write patents.
 Help recruit talents for science and technology among primary, secondary and high
school students.
Qualifications:
 Master’s degree in organic chemistry.
 At least 3 years of experience in area of expertise.
 Experience in the isolation and identification of organic molecules of natural origin
(especially plants and/or microorganisms).
 Evidence of abilities in organic synthesis and elucidating reaction mechanisms.
 Experience in the use of analytical tools such as GC-MS, HPLC, FT-IR, NMR,
RAMAN, X-ray diffraction.
 Practical knowledge of distillation techniques under varying conditions.
 Reading and writing in English, is required.
 Solid knowledge of statistics.
 Experience living and working in Latin America is desirable but not essential.
 Excellent interpersonal and multitasking skills, ability to negotiate, to deal with
pressure, complex situations and stress.
 Ability to work with the private sector as well as government agencies.
 Skills in constructing and working in multidisciplinary teams, especially in providing
technical services related to the production and handling of GC-MS, FT-IR, NMR,
RAMAN, X-ray diffraction, HPLC as part of multidisciplinary projects.
 Work outside of regular business hours, including weekends and travel is occasionally
required.
 A spirit of collaboration/team working and service to society.
 A driving license.
Interested candidates from Mexico and elsewhere in the entire world should send their
updated Curriculum Vitae and additional support material of particular value for members
of the Search Committee (e.g., citation record, relevant awards, narrative of particular
achievements or contributions to science) to Dr. Guillermo Angeles, Secretario Académico
at secretaria.academica@inecol.edu.mx always cc’ing maluja.dirgral@inecol.edu.mx.
Three letters of recommendation are needed as well as the e-mail addresses and
telephones of three established scientists/professors that have agreed to be interviewed
on the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses. An additional letter by the candidate
expressing interest in the job, explaining how exactly her/his training/experience fits the job
description, and expressing her/his willingness to strictly adhere to the principles of
collaboration, team working, networking and scientific integrity is also needed. Any
questions should be addressed to Dr. Guillermo Angeles.