Posting DetailsPosting Information
Posting Number PG194919EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Open Rank - Assistant / Associate / Full Professor
Anticipated Hiring Range Rank and Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Work Schedule Core Business Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; hours vary depending on teaching and research schedules.
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Nuclear Engineering
About the Department The Department of Nuclear Engineering offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Nuclear Engineering. We are the only nuclear engineering program in the state of North Carolina and one of the premier departments in the southeast United States. The Carolinas currently contributes to the advancement of the nuclear enterprise regionally, nationally and internationally. The State of North Carolina has accepted new/updated energy policy with accelerated clean energy strategy to achieve net-zero complete transition by 2050, which include the nuclear energy as part of clean energy mix. The State of North Carolina is also committed to expanding engineering education and research including the expansion of COE at NCSU to address the growing need of advanced engineering skill in emerging areas. Nationally and internationally the United States is leading the clean energy economy of the future with initiatives across a range of sectors and all stages of innovation: research, development, and deployment. The advanced nuclear reactor technology will be an important contributor to a decarbonized power sector and net zero future. Moving to a net-zero economy would create millions of new jobs worldwide by 2030 across energy, construction, and automotive sectors, 65% of which will be high-skilled jobs. The United States is committed to realizing not only the emissions reductions potential, but also the economic growth and jobs creation opportunities across key sectors. Through collaborative efforts of various stakeholders, NC State's Nuclear Engineering Department is increasing its footprint on the national and global level in both advanced nuclear energy developments and implementations and state-of-the-art nuclear science and engineering applications in emerging technological and digital engineering areas.
With an increasing faculty population and research areas/projects, there is greater opportunity for learning in the broad areas of advanced nuclear reactor engineering, radiation detection and admeasurements, nuclear materials, security and non-proliferation, computational science and digital engineering, plasma science and engineering, radiological and waste engineering, and advanced nuclear applications in emerging high-technology, bioengineering and digital engineering areas.
Please see https://www.ne.ncsu.edu/ for more information on the organizational unit.
Essential Job Duties 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
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date 10/13/2026
Anticipated Close Date 11/15/2026, if posting is active we are still accepting and reviewing applications
Special Instructions to Applicants In addition to your application please submit:
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/CV
3. Contact information for at least three references.
4. Research Statement
5. Teaching Statement
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
