Professor- Nuclear Materials

Job Purpose

Strategic Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership in nuclear materials research within the Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department and ENTC.
• Develop and lead high-impact research programs addressing key challenges in materials performance in nuclear energy systems.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of ENTC’s research activities in nuclear materials and chemistry.
• Strengthen collaborations with national and international research institutions, nuclear industry stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
• Contribute to the development of research infrastructure and advanced laboratories supporting nuclear materials characterization and testing.
• Secure external research funding and competitive grants to support research initiatives and graduate students.

Teaching

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• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in nuclear engineering and materials science, particularly in areas such as: -Nuclear Materials, -Radiation Effects in Materials, -Nuclear Fuel Materials, and -Materials Degradation in Nuclear Systems.
• Prepare and update teaching materials including course outlines, syllabi, and lesson plans in line with current developments in nuclear materials research.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of high-quality nuclear engineering curricula.
• Provide students with detailed syllabi, instructional methods, and evaluation criteria.
• Integrate modern instructional technologies and innovative teaching approaches.
• Monitor student performance and provide academic support when necessary.
• Develop and evaluate exams, coursework, assignments, and laboratory activities.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate student research projects and theses.
• Participate in peer review of teaching and academic programs.
• Mentor graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in nuclear materials research.

Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities

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• Conduct high-quality research in nuclear materials science and engineering.
• Publish research findings in leading peer-reviewed journals and present results at international conferences.
• Develop research activities addressing topics such as:
• - Radiation damage and microstructural evolution in nuclear materials
• 1. - Corrosion and environmental degradation in reactor systems
• 2. - Structural integrity and aging of reactor components
• 3. - Nuclear fuel and cladding materials
• 4. - Advanced materials and coatings for nuclear systems
• 5. - Multiscale modeling of materials behavior under irradiation
• Secure external funding through national and international research grants and industrial partnerships.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the University and with external research institutions, national laboratories, and nuclear industry partners.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary research initiatives within ENTC.

Academic Service

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• Contribute to departmental, college, and university committees and working groups.
• Participate in activities supporting student recruitment, retention, and career placement.
• Contribute to outreach and engagement activities supporting nuclear science education and public awareness.
• Provide professional service to the scientific community through journal reviewing, conference organization, and participation in professional societies.
• Foster collaboration with industry and government organizations related to nuclear technology.
• Adhere to the University's policies related to information security, research ethics, and confidentiality.
• Coordinate with other departments and research centers to support interdisciplinary research initiatives.
• Perform other academic duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise PhD and MSc students in nuclear engineering and nuclear materials research.
• Mentor postdoctoral researchers and junior faculty members where appropriate.
• Lead and manage research teams and collaborative research projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• PhD or equivalent doctorate in Nuclear Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution. Preference will be given to candidates with degrees from internationally recognized universities.
• Minimum 10 years of teaching and postgraduate research experience, including at least 5 years at the Associate Professor level or equivalent.
• Demonstrated international reputation in nuclear materials research.
• Strong record of publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
• Proven ability to secure competitive research funding.
• Experience supervising graduate students and leading research teams.
• Experience collaborating with international research institutions, nuclear industry partners, or national laboratories is highly desirable