Assistant Professor in Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics (Radiochemistry)

About the role

The Department of Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics (NEEP) in the College of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin‑Madison seeks a tenure‑track faculty member in nuclear engineering with a focus on the generation, processing, and management of radioisotopes. This work is critical for the safe and economic growth of fusion and advanced fission technologies (e.g., tritium separation), the discovery of novel medical radioisotopes via accelerators, neutron irradiation, or fission products, and the processing of used nuclear fuel to create multiple value streams across industry sectors. The successful candidate will have access to UW‑Madison’s unique isotope‑generation facilities: the UW Nuclear Reactor (neutron irradiation, hot cell, radiochemical handling), the Ion Beam Lab (tunable low‑energy ion beams with modern targetry and diagnostics), and the UW Cyclotron Lab (high‑energy protons and deuterons, ongoing expansion to higher energies and currents, alpha‑particle capability, and an integrated theragnostic radionuclide production suite adjacent to clinical nuclear medicine). Collaboration is encouraged within the department, across the College of Engineering and the broader UW‑Madison campus, and with local and national industry partners; possible affiliations exist with Medical Physics or Chemical and Biological Engineering as appropriate. The position carries a tenure home in NEEP and offers the opportunity to join a vibrant faculty community engaged in fission and fusion research, establish partnerships with experimental and computational groups on campus, and pursue external collaborations with regional and national facilities.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a world‑class graduate research program.
• Teach courses and contribute to the education and professional development of a diverse community of undergraduate and graduate students.
• Engage in department, college, university, and appropriate community and professional service activities.
• Develop collaborations with experimental and computational research groups on campus and with regional/national facilities.
• Contribute to research on radioisotope generation, separation, and application, leveraging UW‑Madison’s nuclear reactor, Ion Beam Lab, and Cyclotron Lab capabilities.

Requirements

The successful candidate must have an excellent academic record, a vision for an innovative, significant, and impactful research program, the skills to implement that vision, and a commitment to high‑quality, inclusive undergraduate and graduate instruction and mentoring. Demonstrated accomplishments in research and teaching appropriate for a faculty appointment at the indicated level at UW‑Madison are required.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include a PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Materials Science, Medical Physics, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field, to be completed by the start date.

Pay

Negotiable – 9 months / ongoing / renewable.