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Assistant Professor in Fusion Energy Engineering

Physics World
San Diego, California, US
Full-time

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE), at the University of California, San Diego, invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Fusion Energy Engineering.

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

We seek exceptional candidates with research interests in fusion engineering including, but not limited to :

  • Tritium breeding and fuel processing systems for magnetic and / or inertial fusion energy systems
  • Efficient high-repetition rate lasers, energy-relevant targets and integration of the coupled driver-target-chamber system
  • Fusion systems engineering studies that incorporate known physics and technology constraints, economic and technical operational requirements, electricity generation and thermal energy end uses, and integration of fusion energy with other low-carbon / zero-carbon energy systems.

The activities of the newly appointed Assistant Professor will be synergistic with those of existing Department faculty working in fusion plasma physics, laser-plasma interactions and pulsed power, plasma-material interactions, materials in extreme conditions, mechanics of materials and other related areas.

The required job duties for this position encompass :

  • Establishing a robust research program, which involves the development of grant proposals and securing funding.
  • Teaching university students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Maintaining professional competency in related discipline.
  • Participating in a variety of service activities.

In this role, we expect that the successful candidate will showcase significant contributions that reflect their ongoing scholarly progress in their respective field through the following attributes :

  • Consistently outstanding teaching performance.
  • Exceptional scholarly achievements.
  • Consistent delivery of high-caliber research and work.
  • A deep passion for creative endeavors.

For more information on the Professorial Series visit :

https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / files / apm / apm-220.pdf

Department : https : / / mae.ucsd.edu /

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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