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Job Summary
The Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering (MANE) at RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE in Troy, NY, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Nuclear Engineering. The emphasis is on individuals at the Assistant or Associate Professor levels. Exceptionally qualified individuals in all areas of nuclear engineering are encouraged to apply. Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience in topics related to radiation detection, nuclear data, and ability to conduct research with the RPI linear accelerator. In MANE, we value diversity, which broadens our perspectives and enriches our research and teaching activities.
Candidates must possess an earned Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in Nuclear Engineering, or a closely related field. The successful candidate must also be able to demonstrate the potential to carry out the following duties: develop and maintain an internationally recognized, interdisciplinary program of funded research in Nuclear Engineering, to actively contribute to the core graduate and undergraduate teaching mission of MANE, and engage in department, institute, and professional service activities.
This is an exciting time to be a part of MANE and Rensselaer.
MANE is undergoing unprecedented growth across all three disciplines with a dynamic cadre of recent faculty hires. Our research addresses some of the world’s most pressing technological challenges—from energy and sustainable development to materials, manufacturing, controls, adaptive and resilient systems, biotechnology, and human health. Faculty have access to world-class research facilities and an atmosphere that promotes interdisciplinary collaborations. The Gaerttner LINAC Center includes a high power 50 MeV electron LINAC currently undergoing an upgrade to 140 MeV. This facility provides access to intense pulsed electron, photon, and neutron beams. The research at this center is focused on nuclear data for nuclear reactors and criticality safety applications. Other research activities include medical isotope production, and radiation damage to electronics. In addition, the Nuclear Engineering Program at Rensselaer includes several other teaching and research laboratories. These facilities provide an excellent opportunity to develop unique leading research and teaching programs.
Starting Salary/Rate
Expected hiring range (these are 9 month/academic year rates)
- Assistant Professor $95,000-$120,000
- Associate Professor $110,000-$142,000
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
Culture of Safety at Rensselaer
Rensselaer is committed to providing a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment for its faculty, staff and students. As such, we strongly recommend that faculty, staff and students obtain a COVID-19 vaccination and remain current with available boosters to protect themselves, as well as to protect vulnerable members of the community.
Total Compensation and Benefits Information
Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).
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