NEPIK-INIS – Nuclear Information Management Intern

NEPIK-INIS – Nuclear Information Management Intern – (TAL-NEPI20241017-001)

Organization

: NEPIK-INIS Unit

Primary Location

: Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters

Job Posting

: 2024-10-23, 11:57:05 AM

Closing Date

: 2024-10-30, 10:59:00 PM

Duration in Months: 12

Contract Type: Interns

Full Competitive Recruitment: No

Duration

12 months

Internships

The IAEA accepts a limited number of interns each year. The internships are awarded to persons studying towards a university degree or who have recently received a degree (see Internship web pages for further details).

The purpose of the programme is:

To provide interns with the opportunity to gain practical work experience in line with their studies or interests, and expose them to the work of the IAEA and the United Nations as a whole;

To benefit the IAEA’s programmes through the assistance of qualified students specialized in various professional fields.

The duration of an internship is normally not less than three months and not more than one year.

Organizational Setting

The Division of Energy Planning and Nuclear Information and Knowledge comprises the Planning and Economic Studies Section, Nuclear Knowledge Management Section and the Nuclear Information Section. The Division is responsible for strengthening capacities in energy and nuclear power planning, building capacities to manage nuclear knowledge and provide knowledge management services to interested member states, and to procure and provide printed and electronic information in the area of nuclear science and technology.

The Nuclear Information Section (NIS) consists of the IAEA Library Unit, the INIS Unit and the Systems Development and Support Group. It foster the exchange of scientific and technical information on the peaceful use of nuclear science and technology; increases awareness in Member States of the importance of maintaining efficient and effective systems for managing such information; provides information services and support to Member States and to the IAEA; and assists with capacity building and training.

Main Purpose

The main purpose of the internship is to create, maintain, and revise computer applications related to the Nuclear Energy department.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Analyse data and create graphs using Power BI, Tableau, Python and/or other data analysis platforms
• Contribute to the development of applications in machine learning and artificial intelligence related to nuclear technology and information management.
• Document current applications and data management environment and suggest improvements where possible.

Qualifications and Experience

• University Degree – in Information Technology or related field.
• Knowledge of computer programming and system design principles.
• Knowledge of data science and analysis an asset.
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence and natural language processing techniques an asset.
• Demonstrated interest in work, being efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results.
• Excellent written and spoken English essential; fluency in any other IAEA official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) an asset.

Applicant Eligibility

• Candidates must be a minimum of 20 years of age and have completed at least three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a first degree.
• Candidates may apply up to one year after the completion of a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree.
• Candidates must not have previously participated in the IAEA’s internship programme.
• Good written and spoken English essential; fluency in any other IAEA official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish or Russian) an asset.
• Candidates must attach two signed letters of recommendation to their application.

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