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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All positions- 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