Nuclear Data Physicist (EXFOR)(P3)

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 Nuclear Data Section (NDS) is primarily responsible for the generation and maintenance of a number of high-quality and fundamental nuclear and atomic databases and providing services to users worldwide. The main means of dissemination is via the NDS website, which provides interactive tools to present the required data.

Main Purpose

The Nuclear Data Physicist (EXFOR) contributes to the nuclear databases produced by the Unit by enlarging the amount of nuclear reaction data and improving its quality aimed at enhancing the peaceful use of technology in fission and fusion energy technologies and non-energy applications in Member States. He/she also provides technical assistance for requests on reaction data compilation predominantly related to the EXFOR database of experimental nuclear reaction data.

Role

The Nuclear Physicist (EXFOR) is\: (1) a data compiler developing and processing new experimental reaction data entries for the EXFOR nuclear database; and (2) a technical specialist contributing to the development of computer tools for validating and accessing the databases.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Prepare, in terms of searching, scanning, review and assessment, EXFOR entries and ensure the highest quality of scientific titles and abstracts in the compilation through review and evaluation of the most recent nuclear physics literature.

Validate parts of the EXFOR entries for data outliers and quality assessment, correct the data and unify the format where appropriate.

Respond to requests from the network of internal and external collaborators on the methodology to review and retrieve complex nuclear data and guide the collaborators on data interpretation.

Contribute database knowledge to nuclear reaction data center meetings, workshops and scientific meetings and present the work of the Section.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies

Functional Competencies

Required Expertise

Asset Expertise

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Bachelor's Degree - University degree in Nuclear Physics or other related field.

At least 5 years of experience in nuclear physics, nuclear data analysis or related field.

Proven experience in the measurement, compilation, or evaluation of nuclear data.

Experience of working in a national/international nuclear physics organization or institute desirable.

Experience with script languages and modern version management methods like gitlab an asset.

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 $62120 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 30812, 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

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