Open Rank Tenure-Track Professor, Nuclear Engineering

North Carolina State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Accident Plan

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Childcare benefits

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

North Carolina State University invites applications for an open rank (Assistant / Associate / Full Professor) in Nuclear Engineering. This 9-month, tenure-track faculty position is based in Raleigh, NC, starting August 2027.

The role emphasizes advancing nuclear engineering through research, teaching, and mentorship across systems, materials, and digital engineering interfaces. The department seeks candidates with expertise in advanced reactor design, thermohydraulics, and interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• PhD in Nuclear Engineering or closely related field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years academic (post doc/research scholar/faculty) or national lab or industry experience is expected.
• Candidates should have familiarity with both computational and experimental research in nuclear science and engineering and be able to advancing interdisciplinary collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Advance research and scholarship in nuclear engineering focus areas or emerging fields.
• Build a sustainable research program by securing external funding.
• Disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications and presentations.

Skills

Nuclear engineering research

Advanced reactor design

Thermo-hydraulics

Nuclear materials

Digital engineering

Machine learning / AI

Scholarly publishing

Proposal development

Education

PhD in Nuclear Engineering or closely related field

Job description

North Carolina State University invites applications for an open rank (Assistant / Associate / Full Professor) in Nuclear Engineering. This 9-month, tenure-track faculty position is based in Raleigh, NC, starting August 2027.

The role emphasizes advancing nuclear engineering through research, teaching, and mentorship across systems, materials, and digital engineering interfaces. The department seeks candidates with expertise in advanced reactor design, thermohydraulics, and interdisciplinary