Isotope Hydrologist (P-2)
Duty Station: | Vienna, Austria |
Issue Date: | 22 November 2011 |
Application Deadline: | 4 January 2012 |
Type/Duration of Appointment: | Fixed term, 3 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year) |
Organizational Setting |
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 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 Isotope Hydrology Section is responsible for planning and implementing the IAEA's water resources programme. The programme assists Member States in assessing and managing their water resources in all aspects, with isotope hydrology as an integral part of their scientific and institutional strengths. Major activities are focused on the effective use of isotope techniques for solving Member States' needs in water resources management. Programme scope and implementation strategy are coordinated with other national and international organizations active in the water sector, as well as with related IAEA programmes, such as the marine environment, food and agriculture, and technical cooperation programmes. The Isotope Hydrology Section consists of a Section Head and approximately 24 Professional and support staff. The Isotope Hydrologist reports to the Section Head and works in a team environment with other staff in the Section. |
Main purpose |
As a member of the project management team, the Isotope Hydrologist, with guidance from more senior Isotope Hydrologists, formulates and implements research and development activities and technical cooperation projects for isotope applications in water resource management. |
Role |
The Isotope Hydrologist is: (1) a contributor to research and development related to various aspects of the collection, interpretation and use of isotope data for water resources management, and; (2) a planner and trainer for technical training related to the water resources programme. |
Partnerships |
The Isotope Hydrologist supports more senior hydrologists in research projects and normative activities. He/she also works with colleagues in the Department of Technical Cooperation to support national, regional and interregional projects under the IAEA's technical cooperation programme, and with institutions and laboratories in Member countries by providing scientific and technical information, as required. |
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Remuneration |
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $46 669 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $30 708*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks' annual vacation, home leave, pension plan and health insurance. How to apply to the IAEA Complete an Online Application * Subject to change without notice |
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. 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 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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