
This tenure-track Assistant Professor role is based within the Nuclear Engineering Program at the University of Utah, housed in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The position involves leading research in areas such as thermal-hydraulics, nuclear fuel cycles, or fusion science while teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. Key responsibilities include securing external funding, mentoring students, and utilizing the department's licensed research reactor and advanced facilities. The role is appealing due to the department's rapid growth, strong collaborative culture with national labs and industry, and the university's status as a top-ranked R1 institution. The position offers a vibrant academic environment in Salt Lake City, known for its outdoor recreation and innovation, with a start date anticipated in August 2026.














