Regular Faculty

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: 29 days ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Posting Number F001153P
Internal Posting?
Recruitment Title Regular Faculty
Advertising Pay Range Commensurate with Experience
Location Idaho Falls
Primary Division/College College of Engineering
Primary Unit Nuclear Engineering and Industrial Management
Employee Category Faculty
Classification Group Title Regular Faculty
Position Control Number 6529
Suffix 00
Contingency Code Not Applicable
FTE
1.0
Contract Basis Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date 08/11/2024
FLSA Status Overtime Exempt
Tenure Tracking Negotiable (must be justified)
Rank Negotiable (must be justified)
Extension Type Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type Not applicable
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)

Position Responsibilities


Position Summary
The Department of Nuclear Engineering and Industrial Management (NEIM) at the University of Idaho invites highly qualified individuals to apply for a high-profile tenure-track/tenured faculty position at the associate or full professor rank in Nuclear Engineering or related field to expand on existing strengths in integrated nuclear energy systems and address national challenges with energy security, resilience, and agility.
We seek bold, deeply collaborative colleagues with international recognition in computational modeling and simulation of cybersecure nuclear systems, including nuclear fuels and materials, as well as novel research in the field of nuclear materials and advanced manufacturing, and neutronics research with a focus on advanced reactor design. Colleagues with expertise in nuclear energy supply chains and spent fuels remediation are also encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will have an earned Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering or a closely related field and will have demonstrated a strong, sustained track record of extramurally funded research as part of a nationally and internationally recognized research program, in addition to recognized excellence in scholarship. Prior research funding success with the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and/or National Science Foundation or other impactful programs and existing partnerships with national laboratories is highly desirable. The new faculty will be aligned with the university aspiration to become a Carnegie R-1 Very High Research Activity Institution of Higher Education. The new faculty will be expected to engage with existing faculty across the department and university as well as with collaborators from Idaho State University, INL and other external institutions. The successful candidate will play an active role within the NEIM Department by developing and teaching cutting edge curriculum with the department chair and resident faculty at the Idaho Falls Center and engaging in high-impact external and internal service activities.
This position will be based on the Idaho Falls campus and will be jointly appointed with Idaho National Lab (INL), which will facilitate direct interaction with leading researchers in fields related to nuclear energy. In addition, this position will have access to the world class equipment/facilities at INL and the Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES).
Unit/Department Summary
The NEIM Department is located on the Idaho Falls campus of the University of Idaho and offers three graduate degree programs – Nuclear Engineering, Engineering Management and Technology Management, and an undergraduate degree program in Industrial Technology. Proximity to the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) provides the NEIM faculty unmatched opportunities to develop research and educational collaborations with INL. This position will hold a joint appointment with INL and will have direct access to an array of such collaboration opportunities.
Contingency Description
n/a
Teaching & Advising 35%
Scholarship & Creative Activity 50%
Outreach & Extension 0%
University Service & Leadership 15%

Qualifications


Minimum Education/Degree Required Listed degree qualification is required at time of application.
Required Qualifications
  • An earned Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering or a closely related field.


  • An exemplary record of research (external funding, publications, impact on the profession)

  • Expertise in one or more of the following:
    • Computational Modeling and Simulation
    • Nuclear materials and advanced manufacturing
    • Neutronics research with a focus on advanced reactor design
    • Energy security and resilience
    • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Nuclear Research
    • Nuclear energy supply chains and nuclear fuel cycle
    • Chemical engineering for molten salt reactor technology
Preferred Qualifications
  • Proven track record working with national laboratories.


  • Sustained history of leading large scale research teams.

  • Principal investigator experience managing 5 or more grants averaging $500,000 per grant.

  • Experience securing Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and/or Department of Homeland Security funding.

  • Evidence of a high impact career.

  • Prior external funding of $25M including principal investigator experience on 5 or more grants averaging $500,000 per grant.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • The ability to obtain a DOE security clearance.


  • Eligibility to obtain a Joint Appointment with Idaho National Laboratory.

Posting Information


Posting Date 07/05/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications received by November 10, 2023 will receive first consideration.
In addition to the application, please submit: CV, Letter of Qualification , List of 5 References, Statement of Research, Statement of Teaching, and grant history and publications for the past 5 years (upload to Other Document 1).
Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement

The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. Uncertain

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