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    Director of Nuclear Engineering Program and Professorship - Gainesville, United States - University of Florida

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    Job Description:

    The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering (HWCOE) at the University of Florida (UF) invites applicants for the position of Director of the Nuclear Engineering (NE) Program. The University of Florida aspires to not only lead but also to be a pioneer in education, research, and innovation, most recently recognized as the No. 1 public university by the Wall Street Journal (3) and ranked 6th among public universities by U.S. News & World Report (3-4).

    The Role: The Director for the NE program supervises the program and bears the responsibility for upholding program excellence. As a steward of excellence in the academic, research, and service endeavors of the program and the leader of a diverse, interdisciplinary community of students, faculty, and staff, responsibilities will encompass:

  • Crafting a forward-looking vision for the program's growth and advancement in every facet of academic and research excellence.
  • Elevating the program's profile through strategic partnerships with industry.
  • Enhancing the academic program's reputation through strategic collaborations, outreach, and achievements to foster increased peer engagement and recognition.
  • Spearheading innovative, cross-disciplinary, and collaborative research initiatives.
  • Implementing a targeted outreach strategy to foster increased collaboration and partnership opportunities, encouraging external stakeholders to proactively seek collaboration on research proposals and initiatives with our nuclear engineering program.
  • Fostering an environment that promotes inclusivity and professional growth amongst faculty, students, and staff.
  • The Program: As the sole NE program in Florida, housed within the Department of Materials Science & Engineering, we offer:

  • A leading-edge faculty with expertise spanning nuclear fuels and materials, nuclear security, plasma physics, reactor physics & thermal hydraulics, and radiochemistry.
  • A vibrant community with undergraduate and graduate students, supported by faculty members, including 9 tenured/tenure-track positions.
  • A robust research ecosystem with annual contracts and grants expenditures exceeding $3.5 million.
  • Expected Salary:

    Salary to commensurate with education and experience.

    Minimum Requirements:

    A Ph.D. in nuclear engineering or a closely related field.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    A proven track record in research, teaching, service, management, and leadership. At least six years of post-graduate research experience, with a preference for candidates demonstrating substantial contributions to both undergraduate and graduate education as well as leadership in their field and the nuclear engineering community.


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