Assistant Professor-Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics

About the role

The Department of Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics at the University of Wisconsin‑Madison (Madison, WI, on‑site) seeks a tenure‑track faculty member in nuclear engineering with applications in fission and/or fusion energy. Priority research areas include nuclear energy system design, computational fluids for nuclear multi‑physics analysis, risk analysis, spent fuel and waste management, sustainability and environmental impact, security and cybersecurity, radiation detection, and nuclear instrumentation, diagnostics, and sensors. The successful candidate will join a vibrant research community, collaborate with experimental and computational groups, and is expected to establish a world‑class graduate research program, teach, mentor diverse students, and engage in service activities.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a world‑class graduate research program
• Teach courses
• 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

Qualifications

Required: Excellent academic record; vision for an innovative, significant and impactful research program; skills to implement it; commitment to high quality and inclusive undergraduate and graduate instruction and mentoring.

Preferred: PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a closely related field by start date.

Pay

Compensation negotiable – 9 months / ongoing / renewable