Job Summary:

As a member of a team led by the Section Head, the Isotope Hydrologist contributes to a results-oriented programmatic response to Member States’ priorities in the application of nuclear technologies to meet their development goals related to water resources.

Role

The Isotope Hydrologist is a substantive expert, managing complex projects and a coordinator of project activities with other professionals in the Section, ensuring that tasks are implemented in the most efficient and effective manner in line with quality management standards and the results based approach.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

– Lead and conduct synthesis, evaluation, and geospatial analysis of isotope distributions in precipitation, surface water and groundwater to develop new or improved methods for understanding climate and hydrological systems.
– Contribute to and lead the formulation and implementation of coordinated research projects (CRPs) and other IAEA initiatives to use isotope techniques for water resources assessment and management.
– Contribute to and carry out a strategic and technical analysis of current issues in water resources management where isotope techniques can be integrated to provide effective solutions.
– Identify and nurture programmatic partnerships with other UN agencies, particularly to develop co-funded projects and for outreach purposes.
– Provide technical support and guidance for IAEA technical cooperation projects in the field of isotope hydrology.
– Lead and coordinate training of Member State scientists in isotope hydrology. , including the use of laser spectroscopy for isotope measurements in water, air and soil samples.
– Plan, organize and participate in seminars, workshops, expert missions and training courses.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Doctorate Degree – Hydrogeology, geochemistry or related geosciences.

Minimum of seven years of practical experience in the application of isotope techniques for water resource management issues.
Substantial experience in conceiving, formulating and successfully implementing field or laboratory research projects, including proficiency in the use of geospatial and hydrological models.
Broad experience and knowledge of the principles of natural resource management, particularly water resource management. Experience in the use of geospatial and hydrological models highly desirable.
Fluency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of another official IAEA language (i.e. Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) an asset.

Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84