Dosimetrist (Linac)(P2)

This selection exercise may be used to generate a roster of pre-approved candidates to address future staffing needs for similar functions in any of the Departments and Offices of the Organization.

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Organizational Setting

The Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications implements the IAEA's Major Programme 2, "Nuclear Techniques for Development and Environmental Protection". This Major Programme comprises individual programmes on food and agriculture, human health, water resources, environment and radiation technologies. These programmes are supported by laboratories in Seibersdorf, Monaco and Vienna. The Major Programme's objective is to enhance the capacity of Member States to meet basic human needs and to assess and manage the marine and terrestrial environments through the use of nuclear and isotopic techniques in sustainable development programmes.

The Division of Human Health is organized into four Sections whose objectives are to enhance the capabilities of Member States to address needs related to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of health problems through the development and application of nuclear techniques within a framework of quality assurance.

The Dosimetry and Medical Radiation Physics Section (DMRP) is responsible for quality assurance and metrology in radiation medicine. The Section works closely with clinical colleagues of the Applied Radiation Biology and Radiotherapy Section and the Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic Imaging Section. Specifically, DMRP provides technical support in medical physics to ensure the safe and effective applications of nuclear technology in radiotherapy, diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine. It operates the Dosimetry Laboratory located at the Agency's Laboratories, Seibersdorf, and provides a dosimetry calibration service and a dosimetry auditing and verification service for Member States.

Main Purpose

As a member of the Dosimetry Laboratory (DOL) Team, reporting to the Laboratory Head (DOL), the Dosimetrist (Linac) contributes his/her technical knowledge and experience to the implementation of activities related to the IAEA dosimetry calibration and audit services for Member States using linear accelerator (linac) beams. He/she performs dosimetry measurements and routine quality control for optimal linac performance, processes data, analyses results of measurements and contributes to laboratory developments in order to support the introduction of new methodologies and enhance efficiency and effectiveness. He/she takes part in DOL quality management activities and contributes to continual process improvements. He/she participates in the implementation of actions and tasks relating to radiation protection and safety activities of DOL.

Role

The Dosimetrist (Linac) is\: 1) a technical specialist on dosimetry for radiotherapy, and 2) a collaborator, participating in provision of dosimetry calibrations and audit services, and maintaining and improving the quality of the dosimetry services conducted at the Laboratory. He/she is 3) a contributor to research and development related to various aspects of dosimetry calibration and audit activities. He/she is 4) a data analyst evaluating, extracting, analysing and consolidating linac measurement data at DOL.

Functions / Key Results Expected

As part of the DOL team\:

•Calibrate ionization chambers and dosimetry systems using linac beams. Participate in inter-laboratory comparisons.
•Contribute to the implementation of dosimetry auditing services by performing measurements using linac beams including relevant data processing.
•Execute quality control (QC) procedures for the DOL linac. Conduct measurements, analyse results using statistical models, identify deviations and possible causes and trends, and suggest improvements in the linac QC. Provide input for the linac procedures to the DOL Quality Management System (QMS).
•Contribute to the DOL R&D activities by testing of new dosimetry systems and procedures.
•Provide measurement support to IAEA research projects in dosimetry, upon request.
•Provide training and support to fellows and scientific visitors from Member States in linac dosimetry as well as group training events using the DOL linac.
•Participate in the implementation of DOL radiation protection and safety activities and provide input for review and update of DOL safety analysis report.

The incumbent may perform his/her work in areas involving exposure to radioactive materials. Therefore, as an Occupationally Exposed Worker, he/she must be medically cleared by VIC Medical Service and is subject to an appropriate radiation and health monitoring programme, in accordance with the IAEA's Radiation Safety Regulations.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies(Competency Framework)

Functional Competencies

Required Expertise

Asset Expertise

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Bachelor's Degree - University Degree in Radiation Dosimetry; advanced university degree an asset.

Minimum of two years of working experience in a radiotherapy centre, dosimetry calibration laboratory or a research institute dealing with radiotherapy dosimetry including experience as part of a team delivering scientific projects in radiation dosimetry.

Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $55163 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 31112, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; Other benefits include 6 weeks' annual leave, home leave travel, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at\: https\://www.iaea.org/about/employment/professional-staff/conditions

General Information

• The IAEA's paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff member is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
• Staff Members shall be selected without any unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on a person's race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar shared characteristic or trait.
• The IAEA is committed to gender equality and to promoting a diverse workforce. Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are strongly encouraged.
• Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values)\: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity.
• The IAEA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and the IAEA, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.

Evaluation process

• The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
• Candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Appointment information

• Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
• Staff members may be assigned to any location.
• Candidates appointed to posts in the Professional and higher categories are subject to IAEA rotation policy and their maximum tour of service shall normally be seven years.
• The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above.