About the role
MIT's Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering (NSE) is recruiting a tenure-track Assistant Professor in fusion science and engineering, with interests spanning burning plasma physics, fusion technology and engineering, reactor design, advanced materials, and the broader fusion innovation ecosystem. Faculty duties include building a research program, undergraduate and graduate teaching, student advising, and scholarly research.
Applicants must hold a doctorate in nuclear science or a related field with demonstrated research excellence. The application priority deadline is January 4, 2027 (closing date November 1, 2026), with a position start date of July 1, 2027.
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