Organizational Setting
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 download and present the required data.
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 nuclear energy programme.
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.
Main Purpose
The Atomic and Molecular Data Unit Head leads a team of one other physicist and two IT professionals to implement the Agency’s programme on fundamental data for atomic, molecular and plasma-material interaction (A M PMI) processes in fusion energy devices and for other plasma applications; they also support broader nuclear data section activities in scientific data management, training and development and reports to the Section Head.
Role
The Unit Head is: 1) an adviser planning and developing the Agency’s programme on the provision of A M PMI databases to support fusion energy research worldwide; (2) a scientific secretary planning and managing Technical Meetings, Coordinated Research Projects (CRPs), and activities related to the development, evaluation and dissemination of A M PMI data; and (3) a technical expert to facilitate, coordinate and communicate new research in the field of A M PMI data for fusion energy and other plasma applications.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies(Competency Framework)
Name | Definition |
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Communication | Encourages open communication and builds consensus. Uses tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive information, and keeps staff informed of decisions and directives as appropriate. |
Achieving Results | Sets realistic targets for himself/herself and for the team; ensures availability of resources and supports staff members in achieving results. Monitors progress and performance; evaluates achievements and integrates lessons learned. |
Teamwork | Encourages teamwork, builds effective teams and resolves problems by creating a supportive and collaborative team spirit, remaining mindful of the need to collaborate with people outside the immediate area of responsibility. |
Planning and Organizing | Sets clearly defined objectives for himself/herself and the team or Section. Identifies and organizes deployment of resources based on assessed needs, taking into account possible changing circumstances. Monitors team’s performance in meeting the assigned deadlines and milestones. |
Functional Competencies
Name | Definition |
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Commitment to continuous process improvement | Assesses the effectiveness of functions and systems as well as current practices; streamlines standards and processes and develops innovative approaches to programme development and implementation. |
Partnership building | Identifies interests and goals common to the Agency’s partners and its stakeholders to foster partnership building. Promotes collaboration with partners, colleagues across teams and stakeholders. |
Technical/scientific credibility | Provides guidance and advice in his/her area of expertise on the application of scientific/professional methods, procedures and approaches. |
Required Expertise
Function | Name | Expertise Description |
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Physics | Atomic Physics | Extensive knowledge of atomic and molecular physics including recent developments in experimental and theoretical techniques related to the creation and evaluation of relevant data. |
Information Technology | Database Management | Expertise in the development, evaluation or dissemination of A M PMI data. |
Physics | Plasma Physics | Extensive knowledge of modern plasma physics and spectroscopy applications for fusion energy research. |
Asset Expertise
Function | Name | Expertise Description |
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Other Technical Engineering | Materials Engineering | Knowledge of relevant materials science issues and theoretical and experimental methodologies in fusion energy research. |
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
Remuneration
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $77326 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 46241*, 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
Evaluation process
Appointment information