Vacancy Notice No. 2009/095


Position and Grade:	Nuclear Data Analyst / Programmer (P-3)
Organizational Unit:	Nuclear Data Section Division of Physical and Chemical Sciences Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications
Duty Station:	Vienna, Austria
Issue Date:	16 October 2009
Application Deadline:	1 December 2009
Type/Duration of Appointment:	Fixed term, 3 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year)

Organizational Setting

The Nuclear Data Section, one of four Sections in the Division of Physical and Chemical Sciences in the Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications, is primarily responsible for the maintenance and provision of a number of high-quality nuclear databases and providing services to users worldwide.

The working environment of the Section is dynamic and collaborative, involving interaction with external counterparts in Member States, from other international organizations and with members of the international scientific community. The Section consists of three Units covering the delivery of data to users, nuclear data development and the provision of atomic and molecular data.

The Section's information technology (IT) systems are managed by the Atomic and Molecular Data Unit. The Section team comprises eleven professional and five support staff, as well as consultants who contribute periodically.

Main purpose

Reporting to the IT Systems Engineer in the Atomic and Molecular Data Unit, the Nuclear Data Analyst contributes to the development of nuclear data software, the production of relational databases and manages the updating of the Section's software. These IT resources assist Member States in enhancing the peaceful use of fission and fusion energy technologies and non-energy applications. He/she also provides technical assistance at the request of Member States.

Role

The Nuclear Data Analyst/Programmer is: (1) a technical specialist, developing the software and relational databases required by the Section; (2) a manager of the maintenance and updating of the Section's nuclear data software; and, (3) a technical expert providing definitive advice on nuclear data software issues to Member States and external organizations.

Partnerships

The Nuclear Data Analyst discusses issues regarding the coordination of planning and implementation with counterparts in other nuclear data centres. Additionally, she/he develops collaborative working relationships with in-house IT experts regarding software development and implementation.

The Nuclear Data Analyst is a focal point for a pool of experts in relevant networks, notably the International Network of Nuclear Structure and Decay Data Evaluators network (NSDD), and nuclear reactions data centres (NRDCs).

Functions / Key Results Expected

Develop innovative software and database designs to meet the needs of users of nuclear data, using SQL (Structured Query Language), Java and CGI (Common Gateway Interface) for data search and retrieval over web and Internet protocols.
Maintain major bibliographical and numerical nuclear databases, regularly updated by an international network of 13 nuclear reaction and 22 nuclear structure data centres and groups.
Conceptualize modern interfaces and programmes, modernizing the many existing customized nuclear and atomic physics databases.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of different programming languages and database management systems (DBMSs), such as mySQL or Sybase, used to store and develop data for multiplatform environments such as Unix or MS Windows.
Proven knowledge of nuclear sciences.
Ability to design, develop and implement database software such as C, C++, Java, SQL, CGI, web services and web architectures for multiplatform environments.
Sound knowledge of systems controls, especially with respect to data handling and Internet requirements.
Interpersonal skills:
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with IAEA staff at all levels and with scientists and technical staff from Member States;
- Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate work in a team environment involving scientific, technical and administrative staff;
- Proven ability to work in a multicultural environment with respect and sensitivity for diversity.

Education, Experience and Language Skills

Advanced university degree in physical sciences, information management or mathematics.
At least 5 years' experience in using different programming languages (specifically JAVA and SQL) and DBMSs to store and develop data for multiplatform environments, including substantial experience in a scientific environment. Of those, two years of relevant working experience in an international environment desirable.
Experience in database design and interface development.
Experience with nuclear reactions or nuclear structure is desirable.
Experience of working in a partially decentralized IT development environment and across organizational boundaries is desirable.
Fluency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) would be an asset.

Remuneration

The Agency offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $53 629 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $38 184*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks' annual vacation, home leave, pension plan and health insurance.

How to apply to the IAEA

* Subject to change without notice

Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are encouraged

Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. Staff members may be assigned to any location. The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above. Testing may be part of the recruitment process.