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Nuclear Instrumentation Specialist(P3)

Vienna

  • Organization: IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency
  • Location: Vienna
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Physics and Mathematics
    • Biology and Chemistry
    • Technology, Electronics and Mechanics
    • Renewable Energy sector
    • Nuclear Technology
    • Nuclear Science and Instrumentation Laboratory
    • Mechanics and Electronics (Engineering)
    • Scientist
  • Closing Date: Closed

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 Physical and Chemical Sciences is responsible for assisting and advising Member States in research and development for the nuclear sciences, especially the physical and chemical sciences. Specifically, the Division provides support to Member States in the following fields\: production of radioisotopes and radiolabelled products for applications in health care and industry; radiation source applications; research reactor utilization; applications of accelerators and nuclear instrumentation; nuclear and atomic data for applications; controlled nuclear fusion and isotope hydrology and geochemistry.

Additionally, the nuclear science activities carried out by the Nuclear Data Section and Physics Section in the Division of Physical and Chemical Sciences of the Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications fall under Major Programme 1.

The Physics Section is responsible for planning and implementing activities in the areas of (i) effective utilization of research reactors, (ii) fostering relevant research and development and applications using particle accelerators and related instrumentation, and (iii) plasma physics and fusion, in order to enable Member States to avail themselves of the benefits of nuclear sciences and technologies. It operates the Nuclear Science and Instrumentation Laboratory, located at the Agency's Laboratories in Seibersdorf, which assists laboratories in Member States to improve the effective utilization of nuclear spectrometry and related instrumentation by providing technical advice, training, calibration services, assistance with the modification and development of nuclear instruments and with new applications of nuclear spectrometry techniques in various fields, including energy related applications, environmental monitoring, industry, and the study of cultural heritage objects.


Main Purpose

As a senior member of the team led by the Laboratory Head, the Nuclear Instrumentation Specialist is involved in project activities, developing international guidelines, developing and implementing programmes on training, assisting Member States to enhance the utilization of nuclear spectrometry related instruments and facilities, and providing technical assistance at the request of Member States.




Role

The Nuclear Instrumentation Specialist is\: (1) a programme developer and implementer, contributing to the planning and development of the IAEA's programme in a specific area of nuclear spectrometry related instrumentation and physical science; (2) a technical specialist, planning and conducting technical meetings, training courses, and basic technical review missions; (3) a technical and project officer, evaluating technical cooperation projects, and promoting, coordinating and evaluating moderately complex coordinated research projects in the area of nuclear spectrometry related instrumentation and their applications; (4) a senior member of the team advising a small group of staff involved in the implementation of projects on the utilization of nuclear spectrometry related instrumentation and related topics.


Functions / Key Results Expected

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of the IAEA's programme in the specific area of nuclear spectrometry techniques and related instrumentation.
  • Plan and conduct technical meetings in the field of nuclear spectrometry instrumentation and provide substantive technical input to other technical meetings in the general area of nuclear physics, including assistance in preparing the scope, selecting participants, and coordinating the preparation of reports and documentation.
  • Plan and lead review missions, and participate in and provide technical input to such missions; provide technical input to the preparation of mission reports.
  • Provide technical support to technical cooperation projects (national and regional) related to the application of nuclear analytical techniques, including evaluation of project proposals, progress reports, seminars, workshops, procurement, fellowships and expert missions, and training courses.
  • Identify issues in the field which need to be addressed at the international level and appropriate ways of enabling broad international consensus to be reached on those issues. Implement such necessary actions as coordinated research projects, evaluate and monitor individual research contracts, organize meetings and prepare technical reports.
  • Plan, organize and conduct training for standard and advanced topics.

Competencies and Expertise

 

Core Competencies

Name Definition
 
Planning and Organizing

Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans.

 
Communication

Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions.

 
Achieving Results

Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned.

 
Teamwork Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions.

 

Functional Competencies

Name Definition
 
Client orientation

Helps clients to analyse their needs. Seeks to understand service needs from the client’s perspective and ensure that the client’s standards are met.

 
Judgement/decision making

Consults with supervisor/manager and takes decisions in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules. Makes decisions reflecting best practice and professional theories and standards.

 
Technical/scientific credibility

Ensures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards and scientific methods. Provides scientifically/technically accepted information that is credible and reliable.

 

Required Expertise

Function Name Expertise Description
     
Physics Nuclear Instrumentation

Experience in nuclear spectrometry detectors and associated electronics

     
Physics Nuclear Physics Experience in nuclear spectrometry techniques

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

  • Advanced University Degree - Physics or engineering with specialization in nuclear electronics.
  • Five years of combined relevant experience at the national/international level in the field of nuclear spectrometry related instrumentation.
  • Experience in Accelerator related instrumentation is an asset.
  • Proven skills in writing technical reports and research papers.
  • Experience in organizing training courses, workshops and seminars desirable.
  • Experience as part of a team delivering projects in the relevant areas.
  • Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, 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 $59151 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 29398, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks' annual vacation, home leave, pension plan and health insurance


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Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are 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. Staff members may be assigned to any location. 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. Testing may be part of the recruitment process
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