Nuclear Data Services Assistant (G-5)

Organizational Unit:	Nuclear Data Services Unit Nuclear Data Section Division of Physical and Chemical Sciences Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications
Duty Station:	Vienna, Austria
Issue Date:	24 September 2012
Application Deadline:	22 October 2012
Type of Appointment:	Either a Fixed-term appointment (if the candidate already holds a Fixed-term appointment) or Temporary-assistance appointment (in all other cases) may be offered, both subject to a probationary period of 1 year
CCOG codes:	2.A.05.d

Organizational Setting

The Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications implements the IAEA's major programme on nuclear techniques for development and environmental protection (Major Programme 2). This major programme comprises individual programmes in 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 one of several divisions and laboratories in the Department. It 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; atomic and nuclear 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 is responsible for producing and disseminating fundamental atomic and nuclear data to Member States.

Main Purpose

Under the supervision of the Head of the Nuclear Data Services Unit, the Nuclear Data Services Assistant's main role is assisting the professional staff with EXFOR (EXchange FORmat database) compilation, database management, including use of SQL and website development with HTML. Additionally, he/she will answer on- and off-line requests for data and produce the Section newsletters.

Working Relationships

The Nuclear Data Services Assistant interacts with professional and support staff within the Unit and the rest of the Nuclear Data Section. Interaction also includes with staff within the Division and other Departments as well as with international and national nuclear data centres and Member States' institutions to answer specific requests.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Compile experimental data in EXFOR database, including scanning documents relevant for EXFOR compilations (journal papers, conference proceedings, reports) and digitizing graphical data. Ensure that various web pages of the NDS web site are maintained so as to ensure that the content is current and accurate. Assist staff with preparation of web pages using standard tools and templates. Manage the documentation received by the Section related to nuclear data libraries ensuring a suitable level of quality management and make available for archiving and distribution in hardcopy and electronic formats. Maintain and develop the NDS Library (in both hardcopy and electronic formats). Maintain the ADLIST database and interact with INIS and Library staff to ensure all scientific applications are made available. Prepare answers to online requests for data, documentation, PC media and data generated by means of SQL. Prepare and distribute approximately 200 hardcopy documents and 750 PC media (CD-ROMs and DVDs) per year, in response to requests from Member States. Provide yearly statistics of off-line services. Provide support to the Nuclear Data Services Unit including production of the NDS Newsletters (two issues/year) and assist in all other data information-related initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to operate across organizational boundaries and the ability to establish and maintain partnerships and working relations are required. Strong communication skills (spoken, written and presentational) are necessary. Very good computer skills, covering standard office software, HTML for Web-page maintenance and SQL for database management. Ability to learn technical software applications for document compilation, management and digitization is required. Knowledge of scientific databases such as EXFOR. Ability to work independently with good time management and multi-tasking skills. Willingness to learn new skills and take on new assignments as needed by the Nuclear Data Section.

Education, Experience and Language Skills

Completed secondary education. Minimum of five years of relevant work experience in a clerical/administrative position, some of which in an international environment. Experience of working in a scientific library desirable. English language test (level 2) and typing test (level 2) to IAEA standard. Language skills: Excellent command of written and spoken English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) an advantage.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at €39 880 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), six weeks' annual vacation, pension plan and health insurance.

How to Apply

Internal and external applicants need to complete an IAEA Personal History Form. Internal applicants are required to apply online at https://personnel.iaea.org. External applicants are required to apply online at http://recruitment.iaea.org. You can find more information about employment opportunities and working at the IAEA at http://www.iaea.org/About/Jobs. No e-mail or hard-copy application will be accepted. All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application in due course. Applications received after the application deadline will not be considered. Applicants who do not comply with the aforementioned application guidelines or do not meet the essential requirements specified in this Vacancy Notice will not be considered. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report. Recruitment will be on a LOCAL BASIS only. Outside applicants are required to supply to the IAEA or to authorize it to seek all information relevant to their suitability for employment by the IAEA. Testing may be part of the recruitment process.

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 with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above.