Open Rank Faculty: Nuclear Engineering & Research

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Accident Plan

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition

Academic Assistance

Job summary

NC State University, located in Raleigh, NC, invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position at the Open Rank level (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) beginning August 2027.

The Department of Nuclear Engineering seeks candidates advancing nuclear engineering in areas such as advanced reactor design, thermohydraulics, materials, and interdisciplinary fields, with emphasis on research, teaching, and mentorship.

Qualifications

• PhD in Nuclear Engineering or closely related field and a minimum of 2 years academic (post doc/research scholar/faculty) or national lab or industry experience.
• Familiarity and computational and/or experimental research experience in nuclear science and engineering, including advanced nuclear systems, thermohydraulics, nuclear materials, plasma science and engineering, radiological and waste engineering, or health physics.
• Knowledge of or experience applying high technology or digital engineering to nuclear science and engineering, such as advanced modeling and simulation, quantum computing, intelligent nuclear energy systems, machine learning, or artificial intelligence.
• Proven ability to conduct and disseminate scholarly research through peer-reviewed publications and technical presentations.
• Experience conducting research across disciplines, including areas such as nuclear technology, energy infrastructure, climate change mitigation, or community engagement, and preparing research proposals to secure external funding.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to or lead research within interdisciplinary teams and strengthen experimental and computational research capabilities.
• Evidence of teaching, training, advising, or mentoring students.

Responsibilities

• Advance research and scholarship in the department’s focus areas or emerging fields that complement its strengths.
• Build a sustainable research program by developing proposals and securing external funding.
• Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications and technical presentations.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including Introduction to Nuclear Engineering and senior design projects.
• Develop graduate courses that reflect your research expertise and emerging developments in nuclear engineering.
• Mentor and supervise MS and PhD students conducting research in related fields.
• Foster experimental, computational, and interdisciplinary collaborations that expand the department’s research capabilities.

Education

PhD in Nuclear Engineering

Job description

NC State University, located in Raleigh, NC, invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position at the Open Rank level (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) beginning August 2027.

The Department of Nuclear Engineering seeks candidates advancing nuclear engineering in areas such as advanced reactor design, thermohydraulics, materials, and interdisciplinary fields, with emphasis on research, teaching, and mentorship.