The Department of Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics in the College of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in nuclear engineering, with applications in fission and/or fusion energy.
The department has identified priorities in the following areas, but not limited to 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. Demonstrated potential for excellence in research and teaching in these or related areas is desired.
The new hire will have a tenure home in the Department of Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics and will join a faculty community with diverse research interests related to nuclear energy applications, both fission and fusion. As a member of a vibrant nuclear engineering research community, the new hire will have many opportunities to establish collaborations with both experimental and computational research groups already active on the UW campus. Faculty members are expected to 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, and engage in department, college, university, and appropriate community and professional service activities.
College of Engineering, Department of Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics
Compensation:
Negotiable – 9 months / ongoing / renewable
PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Materials Science, Physics - or a closely related field by start date.
Dina Christenson
Department Administrator
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