Senior Lecturer In Nuclear Engineering

Senior Lecturer In Nuclear Engineering

Job no: 527105

Work type: Full Time

Location: Sydney, NSW

Categories: Senior Lecturer

The Opportunity

Join the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at UNSW as a Senior Lecturer in a teaching and research role. In collaboration with the Nuclear Innovation Centre, you will develop an internationally recognized research program in Nuclear Engineering and make significant contributions to the School's and Faculty's educational programs.

UNSW is enhancing its nuclear engineering capabilities across research, education, and social engagement. This crucial role focuses on teaching and research in nuclear engineering, particularly in nuclear thermal hydraulics, multi physics modeling, and nuclear engineering design. As an expert in experimental or theoretical nuclear research you will advance nuclear innovation and develop UNSW's educational offerings. This position will contribute to positioning UNSW as a leader in nuclear engineering education and research, while supporting the broader goals of the Nuclear Innovation Centre.

This role reports to the Head of School and has no direct reports.

About UNSW

UNSW isn't like other places you've worked. Yes, we're a large organization with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn't only what we do, it's how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged, and do meaningful work, you're in the right place.

The School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering is internationally recognized for its excellence in research and teaching. Our mission is to nurture students to become industry leaders who will generate societal, economic, and environmental benefits. The School is one of the largest and most prestigious schools in Australia for thriving research programs and contribution to education excellence in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Robotics and Mechatronic Engineering. Our Schools QS ranking for 2023 is #49 globally and the highest in Australia. The ARWU (Shanghai) Rankings for 2023 ranked the subject Mechanical Engineering at #36 globally and the highest in Australia. Aerospace Engineering at UNSW was ranked #45 globally.

The UNSW Nuclear Innovation Centre is a pioneering hub dedicated to advancing Australia's nuclear science industry. Launched in February 2024, the Centre fosters cross-disciplinary and cross-industry collaborations, focusing on areas such as medicine, irradiated materials, waste management, space exploration, and mining. By bringing together experts from various fields, the Centre aims to drive innovation, develop a skilled workforce, and nurture future leaders.

Skills & Experience:

• A PhD in a related discipline, such as nuclear engineering, thermal hydraulics, reactor physics, nuclear materials, reactor control systems, nuclear chemical processes, or nuclear engineering design and/or relevant work experience.
• Breadth of experience and/or proven ability to develop and deliver new content commensurate with ability to integrate key aspects of nuclear engineering (e.g. reactor physics, control systems, thermal hydraulics or others, depending on background) into a signature capstone education experience for small to medium sized classes of nuclear engineering students.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, development and delivery of courses and programs, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Experience of implementing educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence and fostering this in others.
• Demonstrated success in initiating curriculum development and improvement.
• Demonstrated experience with industry or work-integrated learning.
• Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
• Experience in successfully recruiting and supervising high calibre students.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with the profession and industry and attract funding for learning and teaching initiatives.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

To Apply

If you are interested in an academic role that focuses on conducting independent research and delivering excellent teaching, please submit your CV, Cover Letter and systematic responses to the Skills and Experience.

If you're excited about this role and think you have what it takes, but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply.

If you have had any interruption in your career, you are encouraged to include a ROPE statement as part of your application. For information on ROPE please check: https://www.arc.gov.au/about-arc/program-policies/research-opportunity-and-performance-evidence-rope-statement.

Applications close: 11:50 pm (Sydney time) on Friday 29 August 2025.

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options, including working from home, for eligible staff. UNSW provides 26 weeks of fully paid maternity or primary carers leave upon commencement of employment (subject to eligibility). UNSW is committed to enhancing the experience of ECAs by providing a supportive and collegial work environment and a dedicated framework to deliver support services to assist their research, teaching, and career development. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.