Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor / Professor in Nuclear Engineering - Department of Mechanic[...]

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

SENIOR LECTURER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR IN NUCLEAR ENGINEERING (RE-ADVERTISEMENT) (One post)

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy. The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development. The University of Pretoria invites applications for a permanent position in Nuclear Engineering in the Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering. We seek a scholar of exceptional promise or distinction whose research and teaching interests will advance the frontiers of nuclear engineering science and technology while contributing to the strategic goals of our department and university.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Nuclear Engineering in the Department;
• Supervise final-year undergraduate project and design students; and postgraduate Honours, Masters and PhD students in nuclear-related fields of engineering;
• Conduct research in the field of nuclear engineering and publish in leading accredited journals;
• Raise and manage additional funding from national and international funding agencies and industry to support the activities of nuclear engineering research;
• Expand existing research programmes or initiate new research programmes;
• Perform assigned departmental duties (e.g. of an administrative nature).

Minimum Requirements

Senior Lecturer

Associate Professor

Professor

Added Advantages And Preferences

Advanced nuclear reactor design, and next‑generation energy systems.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at , and follow the link :

In Applying For This Post, Please Attach

CLOSING DATE : 19 November 2025. No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES : Ms A Segeri, Tel : / Email : for application‑related enquiries and Prof S Kok, Tel : / Email : for enquiries relating to post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 28 February 2026, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under‑represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.

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