Consultant – Fusion and Plasma

This is re-opening of the consultancy posting. There is no need to re-apply if an application has alaredy been submitted.

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.

The Physics Section is responsible for planning and implementing activities in the areas of (i) effective utilization of research reactors, (ii) fostering relevant research and development and applications using particle accelerators and related instrumentation, and (iii) plasma physics and fusion, in order to enable Member States to avail themselves of the benefits of nuclear sciences and technologies. It operates the Nuclear Science and Instrumentation Laboratory, located at the Agency's Laboratories in Seibersdorf, which assists laboratories in Member States to improve the effective utilization of nuclear spectrometry and related instrumentation by providing technical advice, training, calibration services, assistance with the modification and development of nuclear instruments and with new applications of nuclear spectrometry techniques in various fields, including energy related applications, environmental monitoring, industry, and the study of cultural heritage objects.
 

Main Purpose

To provide technical expertise in the implementation of activities in the field of nuclear fusion, plasma science and technology

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Finalize the IAEA-TECDOC Emerging Applications of Plasma Science and Technology for publication.

• Provide technical expertise and input in the implementation of a new Coordinated Research Project F13025 "Advancement of Plasma Science, Technology and Applications".

• Manage the Fusion Portal for the dissemination of the information related to the IAEA's activities in fusion research and development, including creating and developing new content.

• Prepare technical reports from Technical Meetings, Consultancy Meetings and Workshops in the field of nuclear fusion, plasma science and technology.

• Prepare and implement scientific and technical events on topics related to nuclear fusion, plasma science and technology.

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced university degree (masters) in Nuclear Physics, Plasma Physics, Nuclear Fusion or related fields.

• Minimum of two years of experience in the nuclear field, which should have been concerned with some aspects of nuclear fusion research.

• Experience in the management of projects including at international level, ideally in nuclear physics, plasma physics, fusion research or related fields.

• Specific knowledge of the technical aspects of fusion research and of the major ongoing national and international activities the field.

• Basic knowledge of the IAEA's fusion activities.

• Experience in managing scientific events with Indico is an asset.

• Experience in creating, managing and developing SharePoint sites is an asset.

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

• Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Remuneration

The remuneration for this consultancy is a daily fee of up to a maximum of € 240, based on qualifications and experience. In case duty travel is required within the assignment, a daily subsistence allowance (DSA) and travel costs are provided. Health coverage and pension fund are the responsibility of the incumbent.