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Nuclear Engineer (Heavy Water Reactors)(P4)

Vienna

  • Organization: IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency
  • Location: Vienna
  • Grade: Mid level - P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Engineering
    • Environment
    • Technology, Electronics and Mechanics
    • Renewable Energy sector
    • Nuclear Technology
    • Nuclear Power Technology Development Section
    • Mechanics and Electronics (Engineering)
    • Energy sector
  • Closing Date: Closed

Organizational Setting

The objective of the Department of Nuclear Energy (NE) is to foster the efficient and safe use of nuclear power by supporting interested Member States in\: improving the performance of nuclear power plants, the nuclear fuel cycle, and the management of nuclear wastes; catalysing innovation in nuclear power and fuel cycle technologies; developing indigenous capabilities around the world for national energy planning; deploying new nuclear power plants; preserving and disseminating nuclear information and knowledge; and advancing science and industry through improved operation of research reactors.

The department has a dynamic, participative and interactive operating environment with inputs received from the Board of Governors, the General Conference, policy and decision-makers, and technical counterparts in Member States and the international development community.

The Division of Nuclear Power comprises the Nuclear Power Engineering Section, the Nuclear Power Technology Development Section, the Nuclear Infrastructure Development Section and the INPRO (International Project on Innovative Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Cycles) Section. The Division provides core engineering, technological, human resource development and management support to interested Member States in the field of nuclear power.

The Nuclear Power Technology Development Section assists Member States in developing safe, environmentally benign, economically viable, proliferation resistant and sustainable innovative solutions for all civil reactor technologies, including water-cooled reactors, gas-cooled reactors, fast neutron systems (both critical and sub-critical) as well as small and medium-sized reactors. The section fosters international collaboration on technology development for reactor plants and for non-electric uses of nuclear power by facilitating coordinated research projects, technical meetings, and training courses. The section also maintains the Advanced Reactor Information System (ARIS) and Thermophysical Properties of Nuclear Materials (THERPRO) databases.



Main Purpose

Within the Nuclear Power Technology Development Section led by the Section Head, and as a member of the project Technology Development for Advanced Water Cooled Reactor, the Nuclear Engineer (HWR) formulates, develops, organizes and implements IAEA's activities on\: technology development,, simulation and modelling methods, and design aspects for advanced water cooled reactors with the focus on heavy water reactors (HWRs), as well as cross-cutting technical issues for all large advanced water cooled reactor designs.


Role

The Nuclear Engineer (HWR) is an expert in water cooled reactor technologies with the extensive knowledge of HWRs. He/she is a facilitator, encouraging cooperative design and development through communication with members of the Technical Working Group on Advanced Technologies for HWRs and other similar groups and international organizations working on cross-cutting technical issues for all large advanced water-cooled reactors.


Functions / Key Results Expected

  • As scientific secretary, plans, coordinates and reports on the activities of the Department of Nuclear Energy's Technical Working Group on Advanced Technologies for HWRs.
  • Maintain current knowledge of the status of advanced large water cooled reactor technology programmes focused on HWR technology and related development programmes.
  • Coordinate and encourage cooperative research in advanced large water cooled reactor technologies focused on HWR technologies and cross-cutting issues.
  • Contribute to the planning and implementation of joint activities between the HWR and LWR (light water reactor) Technical Working Groups.
  • Work on the development of nuclear reactor simulators and eLearning modules for educational purposes and conduct the training workshops and courses.
  • Work with colleagues in the Section on joint issues related to other reactor designs and technologies.
  • Organize and conduct technical meetings, consultants meetings, symposia, Technical Cooperation events and other IAEA meetings.
  • Work on technical documents and technical reports.
  • Maintain liaison with national and international organizations with regard to the above responsibilities.
  • In agreement with the overall activities in the Section, represent IAEA at international meetings and at meetings with other international organizations.
  • Collaborate with members of the Section, Division and other divisions on matters related to the above responsibilities.

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
 
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.
 
Partnership building Identifies and builds partnerships. Develops and maintains long lasting partnerships to strengthen relationships. Delivers programmatic outputs and acquires resources in support of Agency goals.
 
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
     
Nuclear Engineering Heavy Water Reactors Expertise in advanced technologies for HWRs including design aspects for heavy water reactors (HWRs).
     
Nuclear Engineering Nuclear Engineering and Technology Expertise related to advanced construction technologies/commissioning procedures and maintenance/inspection for operating nuclear power plants.
     
Nuclear Engineering Project Management Good knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts, methods, approaches and tools relevant to programme and project management.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Master's Degree - Advanced university degree in the field of nuclear, chemical, mechanical, and/or electrical engineering.

At least seven years of working experience in a relevant field.
Experience of working in a national/international nuclear organization or institute desirable.
In-depth knowledge of and experience in the scientific/technical principles and developments relating to the field of the advanced water cooled reactor technologies of operating and near term deployable nuclear power plants.
Experience in technical writing in English for producing and reviewing documents related to advanced water cooled reactor technologies.

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 $73516 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 33744, 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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