Internship Research Reactor Operation and Maintenance

The Division of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology (NEFW) comprises the Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Materials Section, the Waste Technology Section, the Decommissioning & Environmental Remediation Section and the Research Reactor Section. The Division seeks to support Member States in building their capacity to access technologies, to share good practices and to develop safe and effective approaches across all aspects of research reactors, nuclear fuel cycle, decommissioning, radioactive waste management and environmental remediation.

The Research Reactor Section (RRS) assists Member States in every stage of the research reactor life cycle: from the initial decision to build a research reactor, including the development of the national supporting infrastructure, to ensuring safe and sustainable operation, including long-term operation, spent fuel management, effective utilization, to preparation for decommissioning and disposal of spent nuclear fuel. The Section also promote and facilitate Member States’ access to research reactors for nuclear capacity building and, upon request, assist Member States in minimizing the use of Highly Enriched Uranium for research reactors’ fuels and applications. The Section works with Member States individually, regionally, and in international coalitions to carry out its activities.

Main Purpose:

The main purpose of the internship is to support IAEA activities in the area of research reactor operation and maintenance by contributing to organization of a regional conference, technical meetings, workshops and missions.

Functions Key Results Expected:

• Support the preparation and conduct of the Regional Africa Conference on Safety, Operation and Utilization of Research Reactors (November 2025), including preparation of the conference’ programme, presentations, and report.
• Assist in the preparation and conduct of workshop on preparation for decommissioning of research reactors (April 2025), and workshop on integrated management system for research reactors (June 2025), including preparation of programmes, presentations, and follow-up actions.
• Contribute to the preparation and implementation of activities relevant to technical meeting on digital instrumentation and control systems and the use of advanced technologies of research reactors.
• Assist in collecting and analysing data and preparation of relevant information reports on issues and trends for research reactors.
• Assist in the maintenance and set up of visual inspection equipment for Agency missions and trainings.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree – University degree in engineering or nuclear physics Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to gather and analyse information and data
• Knowledge on instrumentation and control systems and components and their operation and maintenance requirements for research reactors.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to contribute to achieving team results

Source: https://iaea.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=TAL-NEFW20250127-001