Overview

Contributes to the IAEA's water resources programme by providing expertise in nuclear techniques for hydrology, focusing on low to ultra-low level tritium analysis in environmental samples.

Tasks Summary

• Develop isotope analytical methods for low to ultra-low level tritium in water and organic materials
• Ensure continuous operation of tritium analysis workflows, maintain QA/QC standards, and manage data
• Conduct synthesis, evaluation, and analysis of tritium and other radio-isotope distributions
• Provide technical guidance to Member States on strengthening analytical capacity
• Assist in planning and implementing water resources management activities
• Evaluate technical cooperation projects and plan training courses
• Plan, manage, and implement coordinated research projects (CRPs) and technical meetings
• Contribute to administrative reports and documents

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of five years of practical experience in isotope analyses and their use for water resources assessment and management
• Substantial experience in conceiving, formulating, and implementing field or laboratory research projects
• Proficiency in the use of geospatial and hydrological models
• Broad experience and knowledge of natural resource management, particularly water resource management
• Experience in laboratory methods for tritium analysis highly desirable
• Strong technical background and practical experience in nuclear techniques in water resources management
• Demonstrated ability to conduct applied research with field and/or laboratory studies
• Proven ability to analyse technical and scientific information
• Excellent writing skills demonstrated through a record of scientific publications

Qualification Requirements

Doctorate Degree in Geochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Physics, or related disciplines, with some academic, research, or work experience in the Geosciences

Other Details

Languages Required: English

Languages Preferred: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish

Contract Duration: 36 months

Remuneration: Tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $70212 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance)• Variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 38266*• Dependency benefits• Rental subsidy• Education grant• Relocation and repatriation expenses• 6 weeks' annual leave• Home leave travel• Pension plan• Health insurance