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Internship – Research Reactor Operation and Maintenance, Research Reactor Section

Vienna

  • Organization: IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency
  • Location: Vienna
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
    • Scientist and Researcher
    • Nuclear Technology
  • Closing Date: Closed

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Duration

 

12 months

 

Internships

 

The IAEA accepts a limited number of interns each year. The internships are awarded to persons studying towards a university degree or who have recently received a degree (see Internship web pages for further details).

The purpose of the programme is\:

To provide interns with the opportunity to gain practical work experience in line with their studies or interests, and expose them to the work of the IAEA and the United Nations as a whole;

To benefit the IAEA's programmes through the assistance of qualified students specialized in various professional fields.

The duration of an internship is normally not less than three months and not more than one year.

 

Organizational Setting

 

The Division of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology (NEFW) comprises the Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Materials Section, the Waste Technology Section, the Decommissioning & Environmental Remediation Section and the Research Reactor Section. The Division seeks to support Member States in building their capacity to access technologies, to share good practices and to develop safe and effective approaches across all aspects of research reactors, nuclear fuel cycle, decommissioning, radioactive waste management and environmental remediation.

 

The Research Reactor Section (RRS) assists Member States in every stage of the research reactor life cycle\: from the initial decision to build a research reactor, including the development of the national supporting infrastructure, to ensuring safe and sustainable operation, including long-term operation, spent fuel management, effective utilization, to preparation for decommissioning and disposal of spent nuclear fuel. The Section also promote and facilitate Member States' access to research reactors for nuclear capacity building and, upon request, assist Member States in minimizing the use of Highly Enriched Uranium for research reactors' fuels and applications. The Section works with Member States individually, regionally, and in international coalitions to carry out its activities.

 

Main Purpose

 

The main purpose of the internship is to support IAEA activities in the area of research reactor operation and maintenance by contributing to organization of a regional conference, technical meetings, workshops and missions.

 

Functions / Key Results Expected

 

  • Support the preparation and conduct of the Regional Africa Conference on Safety, Operation and Utilization of Research Reactors (November 2025), including preparation of the conference' programme, presentations, and report.
  • Assist in the preparation and conduct of workshop on preparation for decommissioning of research reactors (April 2025), and workshop on integrated management system for research reactors (June 2025), including preparation of programmes, presentations, and follow-up actions.
  • Contribute to the preparation and implementation of activities relevant to technical meeting on digital instrumentation and control systems and the use of advanced technologies of research reactors.
  • Assist in collecting and analysing data and preparation of relevant information reports on issues and trends for research reactors.
  • Assist in the maintenance and set up of visual inspection equipment for Agency missions and trainings.

Qualifications and Experience

 

  • Bachelor's Degree - University degree in engineering or nuclear physics Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to gather and analyse information and data
  • Knowledge on instrumentation and control systems and components and their operation and maintenance requirements for research reactors. 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate orally and in writing
  • Ability to contribute to achieving team results

Applicant Eligibility

 

  • Candidates must be a minimum of 20 years of age and have completed at least three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a first degree. 
  • Candidates may apply up to one year after the completion of a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree. 
  • Candidates must not have previously participated in the IAEA's internship programme. 
  • Good written and spoken English essential; fluency in any other IAEA official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish or Russian) an asset.
  • Candidates must attach two signed letters of recommendation to their application.

 


This vacancy is now closed.