Job Description - Internship in developing new IAEA Reference Material (TAL-NAPC20260326-001)
Organization
NAPC-Radiochemistry and Radiation Technology Section (RCRTS)
Primary Location
Austria-Lower Austria-Seibersdorf-IAEA Laboratories in Seibersdorf
Main Purpose
The main purpose of the internship is to support the production of a new IAEA reference material (IAEA-494). This includes supporting processing activities and radiochemical separations with alpha‑spectrometry to determine radionuclides present in the material.
Functions / Key Results Expected
* Assist in reference material processing activities including drying, sieving and homogenisation and particle size measurement.
* Support radiochemistry separations with alpha‑spectrometry to determine radionuclides present in the sample including U, Th, Pu, Am, Cs and Sr.
* Assist in particle size measurements and microscopy of the material.
* Contribute towards a technical report on the reference material.
Qualifications and Experience
* University degree in Chemistry, Environmental or a related Scientific discipline.
* The ability to work within a laboratory and undertake analytical tasks is required.
* Knowledge of radioanalytical or analytical techniques is required.
* 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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