Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Fusion expertise

American Nuclear Society; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS invites applications for open-rank, tenure-track or tenured faculty with fusion expertise and radiation protection focus. This position supports advancing research and educating the next generation of engineers within the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering.

The ideal candidate will have strong research background in fusion, burning plasma, and AI methods applied to nuclear engineering, and a commitment to collaborative, inclusive education

Qualifications

• PhD required or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Expertise in fusion and radiation protection.
• Experience applying AI methods to plasma/nuclear engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advance research in fusion and radiation protection.
• Educate and mentor students in graduate and undergraduate programs.
• Contribute to development and growth of the nuclear engineering program.

Skills

Fusion expertise

Radiation protection

AI methods

Burning plasma

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Fusion expertise

Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Manhattan, KS

Posted August 25, 2026

Description

Advance Nuclear Engineering at K-State

Join a growing nuclear engineering program at Kansas State University. We're seeking faculty for open-rank, tenure-track or tenured positions with expertise in fusion and radiation protection to advance research, educate future engineers and help shape the future of nuclear technology.

Education and Experience

Ideal candidates have a strong research backgrounds in AI methods and burning plasma.

For more information and to apply, visit engg.us/fusion.

Contact

Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.