Tenured/Tenure-Track Position in the Nuclear and Radiation Engineering Program at UT Austin
- Employer
- The University of Texas at Austin
- Location
- Austin, TX
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Mechanical Engineering - Cockrell School of Engineering - The University of Texas at Austin
Location: The University of Texas at Austin
Open: Jun 15, 2018
Description
The Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin seeks outstanding applicants for the position of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in the Nuclear and Radiation Engineering Program. Specific areas of interest include but are not limited to computational radiation transport, nuclear science and engineering for non-proliferation and national security, nuclear analytical techniques for materials characterization, robotics for nuclear applications, nuclear fuel cycles, advanced nuclear reactor design, and medical and industrial applications of nuclear technology.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in Engineering or Natural Sciences related to Nuclear Science and Engineering and a record of accomplishment commensurate with rank. The successful candidates will also be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, maintain a strong sponsored research program, supervise graduate students, collaborate with other faculty, and be involved in service to the university and profession.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit the following:
(1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) statement of research and teaching interests, and (4) list of at least five references.
Candidates should address their submission to Faculty Search Committee - NRE Professor. Evaluation of applications will begin September 1, 2018 although the search will be held open until suitable candidates are identified. Further information about the Nuclear and Radiation Engineering Program, the Nuclear Engineering Teaching Lab and the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering at UT Austin may be found at http://nuclear.engr.utexas.edu/ and www.me.utexas.edu, respectively. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification form and provide documents to verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.A. The successful candidate must pass both a security sensitive background check as well as a Nuclear Regulatory Commission background check.
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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