Assistant, Associate or Professor, Science or Engineering

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno seeks candidates for three tenure-track faculty openings at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level to support the development of research and education programs in any one of the three specialties described below, where candidates will be placed within the College of Science or the College of Engineering within the appropriate department based on alignment and qualifications: Dynamic Material Response, including the study of the kinetic of phase transitions, heterogeneous material response, or plasticity and fracture. Preference will be given to candidates that have experience in impact or explosively driven extreme material states. Pulsed Power, including the design of high-current (kA-MA) and high-voltage (kV-MV) pulsed power generators as well as gaseous and vacuum discharge physics. Preference will be given to candidates that also have experience in explosive pulsed power, dense plasma focus, or applications to x-ray flash radiography. Energetic Materials, including performance, mechanical properties, property/structure relationships, advanced manufacturing, and explosive safety. Preference will be given to candidates that have experience in developing a detonation research laboratory. Based on the University’s mission as a land grant institution, we are expanding our research and education program in support of national security initiatives within our state and the region, with a specific focus on the science and technology of creating and understanding extreme environments. The University of Nevada, Reno has a unique combination of pulsed power and shock wave experimental facilities, all within a blast rated building. With increased expertise in the advertised specialties combined with current capabilities we will have a unique ensemble of faculty to advance cutting edge science, technology, and education initiatives. Candidates are sought who can perform outstanding research in one or more of these areas, work within a larger team while building their own research program, and teach relevant courses. These tenure-track/tenured positions will be responsible for teaching, research and university service. Candidates will be hired at the level that is comparable to experience within industry, national research laboratories and sites, or academic institutions.

Requirements

• Applicants must have a Doctoral Degree in either Physics, Applied Physics, Material Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or another closely related field.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who already collaborate with NNSA/DoD labs/sites, perform hands-on experimental research, and whose specialization and interests complement UNR’s developing research program in the science and technology of creating and understanding extreme environments will be preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates that have experience in impact or explosively driven extreme material states.
• Preference will be given to candidates that also have experience in explosive pulsed power, dense plasma focus, or applications to x-ray flash radiography.
• Preference will be given to candidates that have experience in developing a detonation research laboratory.

Responsibilities

• teaching
• research
• university service

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• No state income tax!
• Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees