Assistant Professor-Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics

About the role

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• Job Category: Faculty
• Employment Type: Regular
• Job Profile: Assistant Professor

Job Summary

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.

Candidates for this position may be eligible for participation in the Excellence in Mentoring Initiative.

The Excellence in Mentoring Initiative aims to recruit outstanding faculty who, in addition to their demonstrated excellence or strong potential in research and teaching, are strongly committed to developing, implementing, and promoting effective practices for mentoring undergraduate students, graduate students, and other trainees within their scholarly disciplines.

In this case, the faculty member will join a cohort of Excellence in Mentoring Initiative faculty across campus and become part of a growing community of scholars dedicated to inclusive mentorship and student success.

Key Job Responsibilities

Department

College of Engineering, Department of Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics

Compensation

Negotiable - 9 months / ongoing / renewable

Required Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have an excellent academic record, a vision for an innovative, significant and impactful research program, the skills to implement it, and a commitment to high quality and inclusive undergraduate and graduate instruction and mentoring.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

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

How to Apply

• Please upload a SINGLE PDF with the following materials:
• A cover letter outlining your vision for contributing to the NEEP department
• A curriculum vitae highlighting research accomplishments (including complete list of publications), teaching, mentoring experience and administrative roles
• A statement of research A statement on teaching
• The deadline for assuring full consideration is November 30, 2026. However, the position will remain open, and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

• Contact Information: Dina Christenson
• Department Administrator

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