Internship in Nuclear Data Section

Job Posting Organization:
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons. Established in 1957, the IAEA has a mission to accelerate and enlarge the contribution of atomic energy to peace, health, and prosperity throughout the world. The organization operates in over 170 countries and has a workforce of approximately 2,500 employees. The IAEA's work is guided by its Statute, which emphasizes the importance of international cooperation in the field of nuclear energy and safety.

Job Overview:
The internship program at the IAEA is designed to provide students and recent graduates with the opportunity to gain practical work experience in a professional environment that aligns with their academic studies or interests. Interns will be exposed to the operations of the IAEA and the broader United Nations system. The internship is particularly focused on enhancing the IAEA's programs through the contributions of qualified students who specialize in various professional fields. Internships typically last for a minimum of three months and can extend up to one year, allowing interns to immerse themselves in the work of the agency and contribute meaningfully to its objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Interns in the Nuclear Data Section will work under the direct supervision of Nuclear Data Physicists and will be involved in several key tasks aimed at enhancing the predictive capabilities for fission yields and related observables. Responsibilities include investigating the sensitivity of angular momentum distribution in fission fragments, developing methods to address gamma emission issues in the TALYS code, implementing multi-chance fission yield predictions in TALYS, and validating these predictions against available EXFOR data. Additionally, interns will be tasked with integrating fission fragment distribution from the FREYA code into the TALYS infrastructure and conducting comparisons with experimental data. Another critical responsibility will be to explore the potential for speed improvements in TALYS through the parallel processing of fission fragments.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree in nuclear physics or a related field. Knowledge of the TALYS code and its implemented physics is considered an asset, as is a basic understanding of fission yield data and the associated physics. Interns should demonstrate a strong analytical mindset and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment. Good written and spoken English is essential, and fluency in any other IAEA official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, or Russian) is advantageous.

Educational Background:
Candidates must have completed at least three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a first degree. This educational requirement ensures that interns have a solid foundation in nuclear physics or a related discipline, which is crucial for the tasks they will undertake during their internship.

Experience:
Candidates are expected to have a minimum of three years of full-time university studies, which typically corresponds to the completion of a bachelor's degree. Additionally, candidates may apply up to one year after completing their bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree, allowing recent graduates to gain valuable experience in the field.

Languages:
Proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory for all candidates. Fluency in any of the IAEA's official languages, including Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, or Russian, is considered an asset and may enhance a candidate's application.

Additional Notes:
The internship is for a duration of three months, with the possibility of extension up to one year. This position is classified as an internship, which typically does not offer compensation. Candidates must be at least 20 years old and must not have previously participated in the IAEA's internship program. Additionally, applicants are required to submit two signed letters of recommendation along with their application.