Assistant Professor - Nuclear Engineering

University of Toronto - Dept. of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Toronto is seeking an Assistant Professor in Nuclear Engineering. The position requires a PhD and a strong record in research and teaching. The successful candidate will pursue innovative research and teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in chemical engineering. The role offers an esteemed academic environment with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Must have a PhD by appointment time.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.
• Research interests in modern nuclear reactor design and related areas.

Responsibilities

• Pursue independent research and establish a funded research program.
• Teach in undergraduate and postgraduate chemical engineering curriculum.
• Engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary research.

Skills

Research excellence

Teaching experience

Collaborative research

Professional Engineer registration

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field

Baccalaureate degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Assistant Professor – Nuclear Engineering

The Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry in the Faculty of Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full‑time tenure‑stream position in Nuclear Engineering. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure stream with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Earned a PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field by the time of appointment.
• Hold a baccalaureate degree in Chemical Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
• Demonstrate a record of excellence in both research and teaching.
• Possess a Professional Engineer registration in Ontario.
• Have research interests that complement and enhance our departmental strengths in modern nuclear reactor design (fission, fusion, and small modular reactors), transport phenomena, thermal hydraulics, molten salt chemistry, thermodynamics, nuclear chemistry, AI‑assisted modeling, nuclear safety and waste management, and hybrid nuclear‑renewable systems.
• Provide evidence of research excellence through publications in top‑ranked or field‑relevant journals, forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements from referees.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will pursue innovative and independent research, establish an outstanding, externally funded research program, and teach in the chemical engineering curriculum at the undergraduate and post‑graduate level. Collaborative and interdisciplinary research and collegial interaction will be important elements in success.

Compensation

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Requirements

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit:

• A cover letter.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• A research statement outlining current and future research interests.
• A recent writing sample.
• A teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance in other teaching‑related activities.
• An EDI statement demonstrating commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Name and contact information of three references.

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by 11:59 pm EST, January 15, 2026. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in University of Toronto’s Statement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence. Applicants are required to submit an EDI statement demonstrating their commitment and efforts to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Diversity Survey

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

Contact

For more information about the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, please visit www.chem-eng.utoronto.ca. If you have any questions about this position, please contact [e-mail].

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