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Professor in Nuclear Engineering

Polytechnique MontréalMontréal, Québec

Polytechnique Montréal is hiring a professor in nuclear engineering who will hold an industry-supported chair focused on nuclear energy, including small modular reactors. The position comes with $100,000 a year for five years to help build the research program.

The role

A full-time faculty position in the Department of Engineering Physics. The successful candidate will build an internationally recognized research program in nuclear energy, develop a nuclear engineering course and contribute to public education on nuclear technologies.

Research areas

Small modular reactors are the main focus. Thermal-hydraulics, nuclear safety and waste management are also of interest.

About the department

Engineering Physics has 23 faculty members and works with nuclear engineering groups across several departments at Polytechnique.

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Employer
Polytechnique Montréal
Institution
Department of Engineering Physics
Location
Montréal, Québec
Field
Nuclear engineering
Open to
Professor
Role
Faculty and chairs
Posted
4 Nov 2026
Applications close
22 Nov 2026