Nuclear Data Analyst

Nuclear Data Analyst / Programmer(P3) - (2025/0298 (006619)) Organization: NAPC-Atomic and Molecular Data Unit Primary Location: Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters Job Posting: 2025-06-16, 7:32:01 AM Closing Date: 2025-07-06, 4:59:00 PM Duration in Months: 36 Contract Type: Fixed Term - Regular Probation Period: 1 Year Full Competitive Recruitment: Yes Organizational Setting The Nuclear Data Section (NDS) is primarily responsible for the generation and maintenance of a number of high-quality and fundamental nuclear and atomic databases and providing services to users worldwide. The main means of dissemination is via the NDS website, which provides interactive tools to present the required data. Additionally, the nuclear science activities carried out by the Nuclear Data Section and Physics Section in the Division of Physical and Chemical Sciences of the Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications fall under Major Programme 1. The Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications implements the IAEA's Major Programme 2, "Nuclear Techniques for Development and Environmental Protection". This Major Programme comprises individual programmes on food and agriculture, human health, water resources, environment and radiation technologies. These programmes are supported by laboratories in Seibersdorf, Monaco and Vienna. The Major Programme's objective is to enhance the capacity of Member States to meet basic human needs and to assess and manage the marine and terrestrial environments through the use of nuclear and isotopic techniques in sustainable development programmes. Main Purpose Role The Nuclear Data Analyst 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. Functions / Key Results Expected - Develop innovative software and database designs to meet the needs of users of nuclear data, using SQL, noSQL, Java and Python for data search and retrieval over web and Internet protocols. - Connect with the current technology in Data Science and ensure that new project designs are being discussed among the Section staff, to ensure transparency and reusability. - Create software tools that accurately process and interpret nuclear data, user-friendly interfaces that allow users to easily access, visualise and analyse nuclear data, and APIs that allow for easy access to the nuclear data. - Improve and extend the IAEA Nuclear and Atomic Data Services by designing and implementing new features based on user feedback. - Maintain numerical nuclear databases, regularly updated by an international network of nuclear structure data centres and groups. - Conceptualize fully professional modern interfaces and programmes, modernizing the many existing customized nuclear and atomic physics databases. Competencies and Expertise **Core Competencies**(Competency Framework) **Name** **Definition** - Communication - Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions. - Achieving Results - Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned. - Teamwork - Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions. - Planning and Organizing - Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans. **Functional Competencies** **Name** **Definition** - Client orientation - Helps clients to analyse their needs. Seeks to understand service needs from the client’s perspective and ensure that the client’s standards are met. - Commitment to continuous process improvement - Plans and executes activities in the context of quality and risk management and identifies opportunities for process, system and structural improvement, as well as improving current practices. Analyses processes and procedures, and proposes improvements. - Technical/scientific credibility - Ensures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards and scientific methods. Provides scientifically/technically accepted information that is credible and reliable. **Required Expertise** **Function** **Name** **Expertise Description** - Information Technology - Computer Programming - Expertise in visualisation techniques and related dataflows, proficiency in version control using Git. - Information Technology - Data Modelling - Proficiency in database architecture and modelling for scientific data (using either SQL or noSQL databases)