Consultant - Laboratory Technician (NSTDC)

IAEA; Oberseibersdorf; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The IAEA NSNS seeks a consultant to support the NSTDC with electronics, security systems and instrumentation. You will ensure operational readiness of security equipment and contribute to training courses for Member State experts.

The role involves operating, maintaining, and testing equipment, and applying programming and diagnostics to ensure proper function. Collaboration with training teams is essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in nuclear security, electronic engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience in security systems, instrumentation, electronics, and measurement technology.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of other official IAEA languages is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, configure and test NSTDC security equipment.
• Prepare training kits and ensure equipment is ready for courses.
• Test, program, troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in systems and equipment.
• Draft procurement specifications, evaluate bids, and develop acceptance test procedures for upgrades.
• Train fellows and trainees from Member States on operation, maintenance and testing of security equipment and nuclear instrumentation.

Skills

English proficiency

Detection equipment

Equipment operation

Repair

Education

Bachelor's degree in nuclear security/Electronic engineering

Job description

Organizational context: The Department of Nuclear Safety and Security (NS) at the IAEA is responsible for the Agency's nuclear safety and security programme, protecting people and the environment. The Division of Nuclear Security (NSNS) implements this programme, focusing on preventing, detecting, and responding to nuclear terrorism threats. The Programme Development and International Cooperation Section supports planning, coordination, and human resource development in nuclear security for Member States.

Job purpose: This consultancy role supports the Education and Training Development Unit within the IAEA's Division of Nuclear Security. The primary purpose is to provide technical expertise in electronics, security systems, and instrumentation at the Nuclear Security Training and Demonstration Centre (NSTDC). The consultant will ensure the operational readiness of security equipment, contribute to training courses for Member State experts, and support applied research and development projects. This involves managing, operating, and maintaining various equipment, including control and data acquisition systems, scientific instruments, and ICT equipment, ensuring effective nuclear security instrumentation and applications.

Responsibilities: The consultant will be responsible for the routine operation, maintenance, configuration management, and testing of security equipment at the NSTDC. This includes preparing and ensuring all training kits and equipment are in good working order for nuclear security training courses. The role involves performing tests and programming to ensure proper equipment functioning and diagnosing malfunctions. Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing systems and equipment are key duties. The consultant will also draft procurement specifications, evaluate bids, and develop acceptance test procedures for equipment upgrades. Furthermore, they will provide expertise in training fellows and trainees from Member States on the operation, maintenance, and testing of security equipment and nuclear instrumentation for radiation detection and spectrometry.

Education: A university degree in nuclear security, electronic engineering, or a related field is required. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages is considered an asset.

Work experience: A minimum of five years of relevant working experience is required in the field of security systems, instrumentation, electronics, and measurement technology.

Skills: Skills include expertise in detection equipment, equipment operation, and repair. Proficiency in English is essential, with knowledge of other official IAEA languages being an advantage.

Required languages: English

Desired languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish