Dear Colleagues

 

*Please note that this is a re-posting of a previous advertised position.*

 

The IAEA is looking to staff a forthcoming senior professional scientist (P-5) post to lead the laboratory team (9 staff) at its isotope hydrology laboratory facility at the IAEA in Vienna, Austria.  The laboratory specializes in the development and application of stable isotopes and radioisotopes to address important global water issues.  The IAEA Isotope Hydrology lab is a world-class facility with instrumental facilities in IRMS (dual-inlet, CF-IRMS), dual/triple isotope lasers (water, GHG)s, tritium (counting and 3He-in-growth) and advanced noble gas isotopes (MS and 81Kr) and water geochemistry, as well as hosting training facilities. The laboratory also hosts the flagship IAEA GNIP and GNIR programmes.

 

Role

The Laboratory Head is an established expert in isotopic and nuclear analytical techniques responsible for the operational, programme deliverables, and research activities of the isotope hydrology laboratory (IHL). She/he promotes established and emerging nuclear technologies in water resources assessment and management in the context of coordinated research programmes, technical cooperation projects and related technical/scientific activities.
He/she is the supervisor of laboratory professional and technical laboratory staff and their activities, ensuring IHL facilities operate smoothly and that projects are implemented in a cost-effective manner in keeping with quality management standards and result based approaches.
She/he is responsible for technical analyses and operational oversight of IAEA global water isotope networks (GNIP, GNIR) and their online databases.
He/she participates in Water Resources Programme activities such as organizing symposia, advisory groups workshops and technical meetings; participating in technical cooperation missions; conducting coordinated research programmes; writing and editing scientific publications; selecting and briefing technical experts; and organizing training courses. She/he along with the Head of the Isotope Hydrology Section, prepares the scientific programme of the IHL.

 

Key Functions

Responsible for the operational and research and development activities of the Isotope Hydrology Laboratory for stable isotopes, radio-isotopes, and noble gas isotopes through efficient management of the human, physical, and financial resources of the Programme.
Supervises and guides professional and technical staff of the Isotope Hydrology Laboratory involved in isotope analysis and research activities to ensure high-quality analytical results are delivered in timely manner.
Leads the IAEA global water isotope data networks and their online databases (GNIP, GNIR), including a network of non-IAEA laboratories.
Develops innovative approaches and methods in the sub-programme on the application of nuclear instrumentation and applications in isotope hydrology, contributing to coordinated research projects, training courses, and related analytical and outreach activities at the IAEA's Laboratories.
Leads training and capacity building activities for member state scientists. Designs and implements bi-annual inter-laboratory proficiency testing for stable and radio-isotopes to monitor and improve data quality from member state isotope hydrology laboratories.
Supports the Program and Sub-Program managers of the Water Resources Programme and contributes to strategic development of future laboratory activities related to isotope hydrology applications and instrumentation, and to CRPs, trainings, and workshops.
Plans, organizes and participates in conferences, workshops, expert missions and training courses related to isotope hydrology. Builds and maintains strong strategic partnerships and alliances with a wide range of stakeholders in Member States research laboratories.
Promotes visibility of the IAEA water Programme as internal and external representative of the Laboratory, at meetings, workshops, conferences and conducting laboratory tours.

 

In accordance with IAEA policy to achieve gender parity in the professional staff category, women are especially encouraged to apply. 

 

The complete job specification can be found at this link:  Latest employment opportunities and current vacancies | IAEA  

(->under Current  Vacancies)

 

I am happy to discuss the position with anyone interested. The IAEA is an engaging and dynamic place to work with extensive international capacity building programmes and opportunities for exiting scientific development work.

 

Regards

 

Ms Jodie MILLER | Section Head|

Isotope Hydrology Section | Division of Physical and Chemical Sciences | Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications |

International Atomic Energy Agency | Vienna International Centre, PO Box 100, 1400 Vienna, Austria |

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