Open Rank - Assistant / Associate / Full Professor in Raleigh

The Department of Nuclear Engineering at North Carolina State University invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank, beginning August 2027. We welcome candidates whose expertise advances nuclear engineering in areas such as advanced reactor design, thermohydraulics, and materials, as well as emerging interdisciplinary fields.

As a faculty member, you will help advance nuclear technologies to meet growing energy needs while strengthening the department’s experimental and computational research capabilities. Your work may span next-generation reactor systems, nuclear materials, intelligent energy systems, or the intersections of nuclear technology with digital engineering, infrastructure investment, climate change mitigation, and community engagement. Through research, teaching, and mentorship, you will contribute to the future of nuclear energy and the engineers who will shape it.

Key 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.
• Bring your expertise, collaborative approach, and commitment to teaching and mentorship to NC State.

Other Responsibilities

In addition to the core responsibilities of this role, there will be occasional opportunities to take on additional duties. This offers an opportunity to build on your skills, explore new areas, and gain a deeper understanding of the department’s operations.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: 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.

Other Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Required License(s) Or Certification(s)

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required: No

Commercial Driver's License required: No

Position Details

Position Number: 00000682

Position Type: Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week): 1.00

Appointment: 9 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather: Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events: Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID: 141101 - Nuclear Engineering

EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

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