Senior Lecturer in Nuclear Reactor Physics and Engineering (T&R)

Job Number BU04091

School/Department School of Computer Science & Engineering

Grade 9

Contract Duration Permanent

Closing Date 29-11-2026

Applications are invited for a permanent, full time Senior Lecturer in Nuclear Reactor Physics and Engineering (Teaching & Research) working in the Nuclear Futures Institute (NFI), located in the School of Computer Science and Engineering at Bangor University.

Duties will include:

• Conducting research of an international standard in reactor physics, radiation transport and computational nuclear engineering, complementing the NFI's existing programmes in nuclear fuel, fusion, materials and radioactive waste.
• Building a research group within the NFI, including securing external research funding from research councils and industry.
• Supervising PhD students and postgraduate research projects, including within the Institute's doctoral training activities.
• Teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including a contribution to the General Engineering (MEng) undergraduate programme and the development of nuclear content within it.
• Developing and delivering modules in reactor physics, nuclear power engineering and computational reactor modelling.

Candidates should be educated to PhD standard (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline e.g. nuclear engineering, physics, engineering or a related computational discipline, and have a record of lead authorship of research published in high quality peer reviewed journals, together with experience of teaching at higher education level.

Expertise in computational reactor physics and experience of securing external research funding are essential.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence no later than 1 May 2027, and earlier availability would be welcomed.

This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

Closing date for applications: 29 November 2026

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting: Professor Simon Middleburgh, Nuclear Futures Institute,

Overview School/Unit

The post is based in the Nuclear Futures Institute (NFI), located in the School of Computer Science and Engineering in Bangor University's Dean Street building.

The NFI was established to develop a capability in nuclear science, engineering and related skills at the University. The Institute now has around 40 researchers conducting work that touches almost all parts of the fuel cycle for nuclear fission and fusion energy, including nuclear fuels, reactor materials, thermal hydraulics, fusion technology and radioactive waste management. The NFI works closely with industry, government and international partners and plays a leading role in supporting the nuclear ambitions of North Wales, including developments at the Wylfa site on Anglesey.

The School delivers the University's General Engineering undergraduate provision, including the 4 year integrated masters Engineering (MEng) programme, to which this post will also contribute.

The Project This post supports the growth of the NFI's teaching and research activity in reactor physics and nuclear engineering. The Institute leads the PANDA (Programme for Accelerating Nuclear Development and Applications) Nuclear Doctoral Focal Award and is expanding its research portfolio in response to the UK's new nuclear build programme, including the small modular reactor (SMR) deployment at Wylfa, Anglesey.

The post holder will establish research in reactor physics, radiation transport and computational nuclear engineering that complements the NFI's existing strengths, and will strengthen the nuclear content of the School's General Engineering undergraduate programme.

Purpose of the Job

• To conduct research of an international standard in reactor physics, radiation transport and computational nuclear engineering, with substantial evidence of quality and an emerging international reputation.
• To build and lead a research group within the NFI, including grant capture and the supervision of research students.
• To teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including supervision of projects and students, with a contribution to the General Engineering (MEng) programme and the development of nuclear teaching within it.
• To provide pastoral and academic support to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• To undertake administrative duties as designated by the Head of School.

Main Duties and Responsibilities Research duties will include:

• Personal research, and collaborative research with colleagues in the School and across the College and University, in reactor physics, radiation transport, computational methods and nuclear reactor design, developing links with others external to the University.
• Generate research income from recognised research funding bodies and from industry, including reactor developers, national laboratories and government programmes.
• Build and manage one's own research projects and group, with an emphasis on research output of a quality and quantity demonstrating international excellence.
• Supervision of research students and research assistants, including PhD students to completion within the Institute's doctoral training activities, and undertake PhD examining in the UK and internationally.
• Disseminate and publish results of research (as lead author) in high quality, leading, peer reviewed journals, book chapters or monographs.
• Develop and maintain scientific software supporting the Institute's research, including high performance computing applications.
• Undertake regular peer review duties for respected international journals and funding bodies, engage in scholarly and other relevant professional activities, and take an active role in mentoring other staff in the School.

Teaching duties will include:

• Plan, prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, responding effectively to a variety of student backgrounds, learning styles and class sizes.
• Contribute to the General Engineering (MEng) undergraduate programme, developing links between the NFI's nuclear activity and the programme through specialist modules, guest content and student projects.
• Lead the development of new modules and teaching materials in reactor physics, nuclear power engineering and computational reactor modelling, influencing the pedagogy of the subject.
• Motivate students to proactive engagement in learning, and provide meaningful and constructive feedback on the quality of their work.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate projects, including MEng and masters level research projects.
• Act as personal tutor to a number of undergraduate and postgraduate students, providing advice, guidance and support.
• Lead curriculum development and design within the subject area, and contribute to the review of modules and programmes and quality assurance mechanisms.

Administrative and Wider Contribution duties will include:

• Participate in the student recruitment and induction procedures of the School (e.g. School and University Open Days).
• Contribute to the promotion and external profile of the School and the Nuclear Futures Institute.
• Contribute to the School's and College's management, and participate in the administration of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Undertake an active role in mentoring less experienced members of staff within the College and School.
• Contribute to knowledge transfer and impact activities, including where appropriate the development of projects with commercial impact.
• Undertake other administrative duties and responsibilities as directed by the Head of School.

Other Duties and Responsibilities This list of duties is not meant to be exhaustive, but merely an indication of the main areas of activity of the post. It may be amended or added to, at the discretion of the Head of College/School, with other duties commensurate with the function and grade following consultation with the post holder:

• The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University's equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University's Welsh Language Scheme.
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions.
• The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.

Person Specification Qualifications/Training

• PhD in a relevant subject area (e.g. nuclear engineering, physics, engineering or a related computational discipline).
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