Job Summary:
The Department of Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics in the College of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks candidates for an open rank faculty position in Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics as part of the Wisconsin RISE-Earth initiative (https://rise.wisc.edu/rise-earth/). Exceptional candidates in all areas related to nuclear engineering applications will be considered.
The department has identified a strategic priority in integrated nuclear science experiments and in the understanding of the integrated behavior of nuclear technology components and systems in fission or fusion nuclear environments. Nuclear science experiments could include, but are not limited to instrumentation, diagnostics, nuclear data collection, nuclear validation experiments, preparation of benchmarks, isotope production, activation analysis, shielding, radiography, radiolysis, tritium generation, permeation and management, with applications across the full scope of fission and fusion systems for energy production, research, etc. Demonstrated potential for excellence in research and teaching in these or related areas is desired. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in experimental approaches to fission and/or fusion neutron science.
The new hire will have a tenure home in the Department of Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics and will join a faculty community in the Institute for Nuclear Energy Systems with diverse research interests related to nuclear energy applications. As a member of a vibrant nuclear engineering research community, the new hire will have many opportunities to establish collaborations with both experimental and computational research groups already active on the UW campus. Faculty members are expected to establish and maintain a world-class graduate research program, teach courses, contribute to the education and professional development of a diverse community of undergraduate and graduate students, and engage in department, college, university, and appropriate community and professional service activities.
The Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics (NEEP) in the College of Engineering at UW-Madison enrolls approximately 150 undergraduate students and over 125 MS and PhD graduate students from within the state of Wisconsin and from all over the world. The Department has 12 Primary Faculty, 11 Affiliate Faculty who can serve as advisors of NEEP graduate students, and multiple Teaching Faculty, Emeritus Faculty, and Instructional Staff.
UW-Madison, The College of Engineering, and the Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics Department are home to world-class, collaborative research efforts from cancer and heart disease to clean energy and space travel. The department of Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics integrates fundamental physics, mathematics and engineering principles to solve critical societal problems, all while educating new generations of leaders.
Our ultimate goal is to help find solutions for saving people and our planet, while simultaneously exploring technology designed to bring us closer to the rest of the universe.
The Department of Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics and the College of Engineering are committed to ensuring that the diverse members of our community can thrive in our department and at UW-Madison, both within and outside the classroom and research lab.
Responsibilities:
Teaching and developing undergraduate and graduate courses; supervising graduate student research; developing and directing a strong funded research program; promoting an inclusive environment for learning and research; participating in departmental and university faculty governance; contributing to professional and public service, and participating in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools and colleges.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
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Education:
Required
PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Materials Science, Engineering Physics, Physics or a closely related field.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have an excellent academic record, a vision for an innovative, significant and impactful research program, the skills to implement it, and a commitment to high quality and inclusive undergraduate and graduate instruction and mentoring. The candidate's experience and professional accomplishments will be commensurate with the rank sought. Associate and Full Professor candidates must possess experience and scholarly credentials that meet the tenure standards of the UW-Madison Divisional Committee and the College of Engineering.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Anticipated Begin Date:
AUGUST 18, 2025
Salary:
Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)
Additional Information:
This position is part of the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative. Through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and increased student and educational opportunities, RISE addresses complex societal challenges of importance to the state, nation and world. Building on UW-Madison's strengths, RISE expands the University's successful track record of connecting with communities and industry on collaborative solutions.
Over the next three academic years, UW-Madison will substantially increase current hiring levels, bringing 150 new RISE faculty to campus. Candidates hired through RISE will join a community of scholars working across disciplines, schools and colleges on research, teaching and outreach endeavors. The community will engage regularly in venues such as seminar series and colloquia to share ongoing projects and identify opportunities to work together. The University will support the community, facilitating access to research infrastructure, and funding to support broad and rich collaboration.
Through the campus RISE hiring initiative and the College of Engineering RISE faculty hiring matching program, the College of Engineering will increase by nearly 50 tenure-track faculty members representing a more than a 20% growth in the total faculty body. The RISE Earth hiring initiative will add 20 new faculty members to this vibrant community in the College of Engineering.
Further information regarding RISE can be found at: https://rise.wisc.edu/
How to Apply:
The application should include: 1) a cover letter, 2) a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) with full publication list, 3) a research statement of not more than five pages, and 4) a teaching statement of not more than two pages. The application should describe how the applicant's research and teaching goals fit the solicitation above. Cover letters may be addressed to Professor Adrien Couet.
The deadline for assuring full consideration is December 31, 2024 however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/
Contact:
Dina Christenson
dina.christenson@wisc.edu
608-263-5966
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040)
Department(s):
A19-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING/Nuclear Eng & Eng Physics
Employment Class:
Faculty
Job Number:
307147-FA
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