Professor in Nuclear Engineering – Department of Engineering Physics

Polytechnique Montréal; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Polytechnique Montréal seeks a Professor in Nuclear Engineering for the Department of Engineering Physics. The successful candidate will establish or advance an internationally recognized research program focused on nuclear energy, including SMRs, and contribute to teaching across engineering programs.

The position includes annual funding of $100,000 CAD per year for five years to leverage further research funding, with collaboration across Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Physics.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering or equivalent with strong research record.
• Experience leading independent research programs and securing funding.
• Excellent teaching abilities and commitment to curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an internationally recognized research program in nuclear engineering.
• Establish external collaborations and partnerships at provincial, national, and international levels.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and supervise students.
• Publish research results and secure grants and contracts.

Education

Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering

Job description

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Professor in Nuclear Engineering – Department of Engineering Physics

Posting/Closing Date: September 9, 2026 to November 8, 2026

Workplace: All buildings

Department or Service: Department of Engineering Physics

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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MORE DETAILS

Polytechnique Montréal is an internationally renowned engineering university. Located on Mount Royal in the heart of Montréal, it is recognized for its leading multidisciplinary and multi-sector research at the local, national, and international levels, as well as for the high quality of education it provides across all programs and degree levels.

Proud of its 150-year history, Polytechnique now welcomes more than 10,000 students and relies on the expertise of nearly 1,600 employees with diverse skills and backgrounds, including more than 300 faculty members.

Certified STARS Gold for its commitment to sustainable development, Polytechnique stands out for its cutting-edge achievements and its active role in technological, environmental, economic, and social development. The university values the diversity of its workforce and implements an employment equity program aimed at women, members of visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous Peoples, and persons with disabilities. Having received the Parity Certification from La Gouvernance au Féminin, Polytechnique offers excellent working conditions, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and employee well-being.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Polytechnique Montréal is seeking to fill a faculty position in Nuclear Engineering, accompanied by a chair supported by external partners. The desired candidate possesses a strong background in nuclear engineering, strengthens the institution’s impact in this field and can represent Polytechnique in its efforts to consolidate research and teaching activities in nuclear engineering. Upon appointment, the candidate will establish or continue an internationally recognized research program in an area relevant to nuclear engineering. The primary area of interest is nuclear energy, including small modular reactors (SMRs). Other areas of interest include statistical mechanics, thermal-hydraulics, biomedical engineering, nuclear safety, radiation protection, nuclear analysis techniques, waste management, infrastructure decommissioning, and related fields.

The selected candidate will develop a course offering in nuclear engineering and contribute to teaching activities alongside both current and future faculty members. This person will also contribute to public education on issues related to nuclear technologies. In addition, this person will establish external collaborations and partnerships to strengthen Polytechnique Montréal’s position as a key player in the field at the provincial, national, and international levels.

The position includes annual funding of $100,000 per year for five years, intended to serve as leverage for securing additional research funding. The selected candidate will support Polytechnique Montréal in its efforts to secure additional faculty positions in nuclear engineering, as well as funding for additional co-financed research initiatives. This person will work closely with Polytechnique’s nuclear engineering community, which spans several departments, particularly Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Physics.

Polytechnique Montréal has a long-standing tradition of contributions to nuclear engineering through members of its Institute of Nuclear Engineering. Notable achievements include the open-source DRAGON code for solving the neutron transport equation and DONJON for reactor core calculations, both of which have been adopted by numerous reactor designers and operators. For the past fifty years, Polytechnique has also operated a SLOWPOKE-2 nuclear reactor for neutron activation analysis.

The selected candidate will join the Department of Engineering Physics, which is recognized for the quality of its teaching and research activities, primarily in the fields of optics and photonics, advanced materials and devices, biomedical engineering, and nuclear and energy engineering. The department is responsible for an undergraduate Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) program in Engineering Physics, as well as graduate programs in Engineering Physics, Materials Engineering, and Energy Engineering.

The department includes 23 faculty members and teaching professors, approximately 270 undergraduate students, and 130 graduate students. It is renowned for the quality and scale of its experimental and computational research facilities. Its faculty members actively participate in major research and innovation networks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The selected candidate will carry out the responsibilities associated with this position with energy and creativity. In particular, this person will:

• Develop internal and external partnerships;
• Promote public understanding of nuclear technologies;
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching at all academic levels;
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students;
• Conduct innovative research projects;
• Secure grants and contracts aimed at training highly qualified personnel through research activities;
• Publish the scientific results of their research;
• Contribute to the teaching and research activities of the department;
• Collaborate with other research groups at Polytechnique Montréal and other institutions;
• Enhance the visibility and reputation of Polytechnique Montréal in Québec and internationally.

PROFILE AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Hold, at the time of appointment, a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering or an equivalent degree in a relevant field;
• Possess relevant experience and an established professional network in nuclear engineering;
• Demonstrate, through their research record, the ability to develop and lead an independent research program and secure funding to supervise graduate students;
• Demonstrate excellent teaching abilities, preferably supported by teaching evaluations;
• Be able to contribute positively to the department’s work environment and embrace Polytechnique’s values of collaboration, excellence, responsible leadership, and integrity;
• Be registered as an Engineer by Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or another Canadian engineering professional association, or take the necessary steps to obtain such membership before applying for tenure;
• Demonstrate sufficient proficiency in spoken and written French before applying for tenure, as French is the language of instruction at Polytechnique Montréal.

Polytechnique Montréal will provide the support and assistance required for registration with the OIQ as well as for learning French.

Candidates holding an undergraduate degree in engineering or possessing industrial experience are encouraged to highlight these qualifications in their application.

This is a tenure-track position leading to tenure.

Compensation and benefits are governed by the provisions of the collective agreement currently in force. These include, among other things:

• Work-life balance provisions, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave in addition to benefits provided under the Québec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP);
• The opportunity to benefit from paid sabbatical leaves;

In addition, relocation and immigration support will be provided to the successful candidate and their family.

To learn more about Polytechnique Montréal and the benefits of contributing to its mission, please visit the Benefits and Quality of Life webpage.

START DATE

As soon as possible.

Polytechnique Montréal is committed to employment equity. Accordingly, it encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, members of ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the position. Upon request, Polytechnique Montréal will provide accommodation measures to candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection, and evaluation process.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.