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\ \ Assistant/Associate Professor\ \ Department: 3670045130 Alan Levin Dept Mech Nucl Engr\ Job no: 516473\ Employment type: Academic / Faculty - 9 month\ Location: Manhattan, Kansas\ Worksite: On-site requirement\ Categories: Engineering\ Pay Grade: 001\ \ \ About This Role:\ The Alan Levin Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Kansas State University (K-State) invites applications from individuals with backgrounds in nuclear energy for a tenure-track faculty position with the rank of assistant professor or associate professor, with the possibility for tenure. Qualifications include a doctorate in nuclear engineering or a closely related field. The ideal candidate will have a background in thermal hydraulics, nuclear reactor design, and/or energy storage systems. An applicant whose background includes multiphysics modeling and simulation, small modular reactors, and microreactors is especially desirable. However, applicants with backgrounds in any area related to advanced nuclear reactor enabling technologies will be considered.\ \ Why Join Us:\ K-State is one of only 25 U.S. universities with a research reactor. The K-State TRIGA Mark II nuclear reactor (https://www.mne.k-state.edu/research/reactor/), licensed by the USNRC to operate with a maximum thermal power of 1.25 MW, offers opportunities for faculty and students to conduct experiments in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, and a variety of other disciplines.\ \ The department has 22 faculty members with annual research expenditures of approximately \$5M per year and approximately 800 undergraduate and graduate students. More information may be found at https://www.mne.k-state.edu. The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering (https://engg.ksu.edu) is located on the K-State main campus in Manhattan, Kansas, a vibrant, family-oriented city in the scenic Flint Hills. Manhattan is the cultural and business hub of a tri-county area community of over 200,000 residents (see www.manhattan.org). The U.S. Department of Agriculture\'s National Bio and Agro-defense Facility (NBAF) is adjacent to the K-State main campus (https://www.usda.gov/nbaf).\ \ Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits{target="blank" rel="noopener"}\ We Support Diversity and Inclusion:\ Kansas State University embraces diversity and promotes inclusion. The University actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community{target="blank" rel="noopener"}.\ Worksite Options:\ This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.\ \ Visit this link for K-State\'s guid nce and policies on remote work and flexible work arrangements. Remote work agreements are required for all flexible work arrangements and are subject to review.\ \ What You\'ll Need to Succeed:\ Minimum Qualifications:

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

\ Preferred Qualifications:

• \ Background in thermal hydraulics
• \ Experience in Multiphysics modeling and simulation, small modular reactors and/or microreactors

\ Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment

\ How to Apply:\ Please submit the following documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Vita
3. Statement of teaching philosophy (maximum of 2 pages)
4. Statement of research philosophy (maximum of 2 pages)
5. Contact information for 5 professional references

\ Screening of Applications Begins:\ Immediately. For best consideration, apply by February 1, 20