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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Star Trek or Planet of the Apes?
Craig Piercycpiercy@ans.org
These days, the ship of civil nuclear technology we are all aboard is sailing through a turbulent passage. The winds and currents are favorable, but there are swells ahead: steep energy-demand projections, buoyant equity valuations, splashy announcements, a generational realignment of nuclear policies and institutional norms.
Part of the reason we chose “Building the Nuclear Century” as the theme for this year’s Winter Conference was to put some ballast in the hull of the nuclear conversation.
Advanced nuclear fission and fusion energy development are accelerating, both here and around the world. And yet, at least in the U.S., we are still years away from connecting commercial Gen IV systems to our grid.
In a world growing increasingly impatient, how do we stay on task and deliver? There are three ingredients to success.
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
Posted November 27, 2025
Job Summary:
The School of Nuclear Engineering at Purdue University invites applications for one tenured/tenure-track faculty position at Assistant/Associate Professor level. Purdue University seeks to attract exceptional candidates with strong research background focusing on advanced reactor technologies including small modular reactor. The desired expertise includes advanced reactor and fast reactor technologies, nuclear fuel and fuel cycle, advanced nuclear materials, artificial intelligence, however, other nuclear related areas are also considered. Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in Nuclear Engineering or a related discipline by the employment start date and demonstrate excellent potential to build an independent research program at the forefront of their field, as well as potential to educate and mentor students. Early-career applicants should show evidence of initiating independent research, while mid-career applicants should demonstrate a sustained record of independent research within academic or industrial organizations, and contributions to education and/or mentoring. The successful candidate will conduct original research, advise graduate students, teach undergraduate and graduate level courses, and perform service at the School, College, and University levels. US citizenship is not required to apply for this position, however many external funding opportunities in these research areas are restricted to US persons.
School and College:
The School of Nuclear Engineering at Purdue University is a high ranked nuclear engineering program with its renowned core faculty engaged in all areas of School of Nuclear Engineering, as well as significant interdisciplinary efforts across campus, with other academic institutions, and with industrial partners. The School of Nuclear Engineering has outstanding facilities, including Purdue's Nuclear Reactor Facility PUR-1, the only reactor in the nation licensed with 100% digital instrumentation and control system and its Digital Twin, (https://engineering.purdue.edu/NE/research/facilities/reactor), the world renowned PUMA Thermal hydraulics facility, and a key member of Purdue’s Manufacturing and Materials Research Laboratories (MMRL).
The School is an integral part of Purdue’s College of Engineering. Purdue Engineering is one of the largest and top-ranked engineering colleges in the nation and renowned for top-notch faculty, students, unique research facilities, and a culture of collegiality and persistent pursuit of pre-eminence. According to the latest US News and World Report’s disciplinary undergraduate program rankings, Purdue Engineering has 4 disciplines ranked in the top 4 in the country and 9 in the top 10. Purdue Engineering as a whole is ranked 2nd for online graduate engineering programs, 5th for graduate programs. For three years running, Purdue is ranked by the USPTO as one of the top five university campuses in the US in terms of annual number of US patents issued, and 71% of those patents come from Purdue Engineering. The College Vision for 2030 is guiding strategic growth in new directions, by investing in people, exciting initiatives, and facilities.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit application to this site https://www.ans.org/careers/finder/members/listing/link/listing-2968/text-eJwNzDEKgDAMQNETxQwiopuDqwjiLLWmtSKpJOn97fbf8m-zT0dE74RItPmKXIUaugo--cRJNak5thrZJ2cEq-RAVQI5wFL8S05g5pi4DhJHbIe274D42Df8AbiZIsA/ including (1) cover letter, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) teaching plan, (4) research plan, (5) names and contact information for at least four references. The search committee may contact references to request letters. For questions regarding applications contact the Office of Academic Affairs, College of Engineering, at coeacademicaffairs@purdue.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 24, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position.
Purdue University and the College of Engineering have a Concierge Program that provides dual career assistance and relocation services.
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.
