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2011/102
Organization: IAEA
Duty Station: Vienna - Austria
Deadline: 27 Oct 2011 (39 days left)
Level: P-3
Duration: Fixed term, 3 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year)
The Division of Physical and Chemical Sciences is one of several divisions and laboratories in the Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications. The Division of Physical and Chemical Sciences (NAPC) is responsible for carrying out IAEA activities to assist and advise Member States in assessing their needs for research and development in the nuclear sciences, as well as in supporting their activities in specific fields, including: industrial applications of radiation and isotopes; isotope hydrology and geochemistry; nuclear and analytical chemistry; nuclear and atomic data for applications; plasma physics applications; controlled nuclear fusion; production of radioisotopes and labelled compounds; radiation chemistry; and utilization of research reactors.
The Nuclear Data Section, one of four Sections in the Division of Physical and Chemical Sciences in the Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications, is primarily responsible for the maintenance and provision of a number of high-quality nuclear databases and providing services to users worldwide.
The operating environment is dynamic, participative and interactive 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.
Main purpose
As a member of the Nuclear Data Development Unit, led by the Unit Head and with additional guidance from the Section Head, the Nuclear Physicist (Codes Development) leads Coordinated Research Projects (CRPs), produces publications, develops databases and software tools relevant to international users, develops and implements training workshops, assists Member States to access nuclear data and provides technical assistance at the request of Member States.
Role
The Nuclear Physicist (Codes Development) is: (a) a programme developer and implementer, providing input in planning and developing the IAEA's programme in the fields of analytical techniques and nuclear structure and decay data; (b) a technical expert, carrying out the compilation of data leading to the production of databases and leading technical coordination of work carried out by Member States; (c) a technical and project officer, promoting, coordinating and evaluating moderately complex CRPs in the area of nuclear data applications.
Partnerships
The Nuclear Physicist (Codes Development) interacts with appropriate counterparts in other international and national nuclear data centres and Member States' institutions for the implementation of nuclear data activities; consults with staff in other departments on the Section's activities; participates in the development of technical reports and of presentations for training workshops. The incumbent works closely with appropriate technical departments within the IAEA, Member States' institutions and other relevant international organizations to ensure the effective implementation of nuclear data activities.
Functions / Key Results Expected
* Provide input to develop and implement the IAEA's programme in analytical techniques and nuclear structure and decay data.
* Plan and conduct Technical Meetings in the area of analytical techniques and provide substantive technical input to other Technical Meetings in the general area of nuclear structure and decay data, including assistance in preparing the scope, selecting participants, coordinating the preparation of reports and documentation.
* Carry out programming work required for the provision of software tools and databases for analytical and nuclear structure and decay data applications.
* Carry out technical work in the evaluation of nuclear structure and decay data as input to international databases.
* Promote, coordinate and evaluate moderately complex CRPs involving participants from several Member States and conduct studies and assessments related to issues and trends.
* Plan, organize and conduct training for various topics related to analytical techniques and nuclear structure data.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* In-depth knowledge and experience of nuclear physics' principles and state-of-the-art experimental techniques.
* Awareness of common approaches to the methodology of evaluation of data and knowledge of data formats as well as of the work of international networks in these areas.
* Substantial knowledge of computer programming languages and use of SQL for the extraction of data from databases. Good general computer skills are required, particularly in standard office applications.
* Interpersonal skills: Ability to operate across organizational boundaries, establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
* Ability to work with a high degree of independence, including the planning and carrying out of tasks on a day-to-day basis.
* Communication skills: Demonstrated ability to speak, write and present information effectively in a training environment.
Education, Experience and Language Skills
* PhD or equivalent advanced university degree in nuclear physics or a related field.
* Minimum of five years of combined relevant experience at the national/international level in a relevant field.
* Proven experience in production of nuclear data files.
* Experience in programming languages and computer skills for scientific applications.
* Experience in organizing training courses, workshops and seminars desirable.
* Fluency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of another official language of the IAEA (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) desirable.
Remuneration
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $56 018 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $39 157*, 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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