Assistant Professor, Fusion Energy & Nuclear Science

1000scholars; United States; On-site; USD 143,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA, seeks tenure-track faculty at the Assistant Professor level to advance fusion science, technology, and engineering. Candidates should pioneer practical, economic fusion energy solutions and tackle topics from burning plasma physics to AI-augmented diagnostics and advanced materials.

Successful applicants will develop a distinguished research program, teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise students, and contribute to

Qualifications

• PhD in Nuclear Science and Engineering or related field by start of employment.
• Demonstrated excellence in research and scholarship in a relevant technical field.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and advise students.

Responsibilities

• Develop a world-leading research program in fusion-related topics.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and mentor students.
• Advise students and develop course materials at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Contribute to the end-to-end fusion innovation ecosystem and related interdisciplinary efforts.

Skills

Fusion energy

Nuclear engineering

Reactor design

Plasma physics

AI/ML

Quantum computing

Education

Doctorate in Nuclear Science & Engineering

Job description

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA, seeks tenure-track faculty at the Assistant Professor level to advance fusion science, technology, and engineering. Candidates should pioneer practical, economic fusion energy solutions and tackle topics from burning plasma physics to AI-augmented diagnostics and advanced materials.

Successful applicants will develop a distinguished research program, teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise students, and contribute to