Queen's University: Assistant Professor in Thermal Hydraulics (Nuclear)
Queen's University's Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in thermal hydraulics with a focus on nuclear engineering. The department wants strong candidates in thermal hydraulics, thermofluids and heat transfer; nuclear experience is an asset but not required. The department will support the hire in building a nuclear-focused research and teaching program. The preferred start date is July 1, 2027 or January 1, 2028.
What you'll do
- Build an independent, externally funded research program with opportunities in NSERC, UNENE and Natural Resources Canada
- Partner directly with the Canadian nuclear sector
- Help build a thermal hydraulics capability that complements Queen's nuclear materials strengths
- Teach core thermofluids and heat transfer courses in the Mechanical Engineering program
- Develop nuclear-related teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels
Who can apply
- A PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or a related discipline, completed by the start date
- Strength in experimental or computational methods
- Professional engineering licensure in Canada, or eligibility to obtain it
- Legal eligibility to work in Canada at appointment, with priority to citizens, permanent residents and those with valid work status
How to apply
Submit a cover letter stating your legal work status in Canada, a CV with publications, statements of research and teaching interests, a statement on Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and accessibility, and three referees. Upload them as PDFs on the Queen's applicant site by December 15, 2026.
Official page: apply.smithengineering.queensu.ca/124106