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Assistant Professor - Nuclear Engineering

Assistant Professor - Nuclear Engineering

University of TorontoGeorge, Western Cape, South Africa
21 days ago
Job description

Overview

Position : Assistant Professor - Nuclear Engineering

Date Posted : 10 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date : 01 / 15 / 2026, 11 : 59PM ET

Req ID : 45126

Job Category : Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)

Faculty / Division : Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

Department : Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description

The Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Nuclear Engineering. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure stream with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

  • Pursue innovative and independent research and establish an outstanding, competitive, externally funded research program.
  • Teach in the chemical engineering curriculum at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.
  • Lead research that advances the global frontiers of knowledge, with emphasis on collaborative and interdisciplinary work.
  • Contribute to the department’s strengths in areas such as nuclear reactor design, transport phenomena, thermal hydraulics, molten salt chemistry, thermodynamics and processing, nuclear chemistry, AI-assisted modeling, nuclear energy systems, safety, waste management, and hybrid nuclear-renewable systems.
  • Demonstrate the ability to sustain and lead innovative research beyond a single specialization area.
  • Support professional engineering credentials in Ontario; eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer is a requirement.

Qualifications

  • PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field by time of appointment.
  • Baccalaureate degree in Chemical Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
  • Record of excellence in both research and teaching, demonstrated by publications in top-ranked journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, a research statement, conference presentations, awards, and strong referees’ endorsements.
  • Evidence of excellence in teaching demonstrated by teaching dossiers, statements, course materials, teaching evaluations, and letters of reference. Other teaching-related activities may include mentorship, workshops, or successful conference presentations.
  • Ability to collaborate across disciplines and engage in interdisciplinary research; strong collegial interaction is valued.

    • Application Process and Materials

  • Name and contact information of three references; letters collected automatically by the University’s recruiting tool.
  • Submission materials include : cover letter, current CV, research statement (current and future interests), a recent writing sample, teaching dossier (teaching statement, sample course materials, teaching evaluations or equivalent evidence), and an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement.
  • EDI statement describing commitment and efforts to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and a respectful learning and working environment.
  • Details on how to apply and document submission guidelines are provided in the posting; all materials must be received by the stated deadline.

    • Additional Information

  • Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
  • The department’s vision emphasizes integrating chemistry, biology and engineering to address global energy, environmental, and health challenges.
  • Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence; applicants are encouraged to submit an EDI statement.
  • Candidates will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey; information is confidential and used for institutional planning purposes.
  • Accessibility : accommodations are available during the application process; contact details are provided in the posting.

    • All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit the listed materials, and applications must meet the stated deadline. For more information, please contact the department chair at the email provided in the posting.

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