Associate Professor - Nuclear Engineering

University of Toronto, Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Toronto is seeking a full-time Associate Professor in Nuclear Engineering. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Chemical Engineering, a strong track record in research and teaching, and the ability to lead innovative projects. Responsibilities include teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and maintaining a cutting-edge research program. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a PhD in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Record of excellence in research and teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to sustain and lead innovative research.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovative and independent research in Nuclear Engineering.
• Maintain a competitive and externally funded research program.
• Teach in the chemical engineering curriculum at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Skills

Research excellence

Teaching excellence

Collaborative research

Inter-disciplinary interaction

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field

Baccalaureate degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

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 Associate Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

Candidates must have a PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field, must hold a baccalaureate degree in Chemical Engineering or an equivalent discipline, and must have a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing in areas such as modern nuclear reactor design (fission, fusion, and small modular reactors), transport phenomena in nuclear reactors, thermal hydraulics, molten salt chemistry, thermodynamics, and processing, nuclear chemistry, AI-assisted modeling and simulation of nuclear energy systems, nuclear safety and waste management, and hybrid nuclear-renewable systems. The successful candidate will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program, and teach in the chemical engineering curriculum at the undergraduate and post-graduate level. We will prioritize candidates who demonstrate the ability to sustain and lead innovative research that will advance the global frontiers of knowledge, rather than only their specialization area.Collaborative and inter-disciplinary research and collegial interaction will be important elements in success. Eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer in Ontario is a requirement.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), as well as strong letters of reference.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry at the University of Toronto is committed to its vision statement, “Through leading edge research and innovation, we integrate chemistry, biology and engineering to drive solutions to global challenges in energy, the environment and health”.