IAEA Consultant – Biodosimetrist in Austria 124 views

Organizational Setting

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.

The Division of Human Health is organized into four Sections whose objectives are to enhance the capabilities of Member States to address needs related to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of health problems through the development and application of nuclear techniques within a framework of quality assurance.

The Applied Radiation Biology and Radiotherapy Section’s primary objective is to enhance Member States’ capabilities to establish sound policies concerning radiotherapy and cancer treatment, and to ensure the effective and efficient utilization of current and future advanced cancer radiotherapy treatment technologies.

Main Purpose

As a consultant in the Section of Applied Radiation Biology and Radiotherapy (ARBR), the Biodosimetrist contributes specialized technical knowledge and experience towards the establishment of a biodosimetry service, commissioning new MetaSystems-Zeiss microscope biodosimetry system and performing other activities related to the biodosimetry project under the supervision of the Radiation Biologist.

Functions / Key Results Expected

The Subscriber shall: 

• Design the layout and the business plan of the future biodosimetry lab; 

• Ensure the compatibility of the layout and plan with the relevant ISO standards and other manuals; 

• Initiate implementation of the biodosimetry lab in Seibersdorf IAEA site; 

• Commission the new MetaSystems-Zeiss microscope biodosimetry system, receive training and start operation of the system.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced degree in Radiation Biology or related discipline.

• A minimum of five years of relevant working experience in Biodosimetry and Cytogenetics (or related discipline) proven by publications in international research peer-reviewed journals.

• Ability to perform the biodosimetry tests according to the IAEA manual.

• Experience in planning and implementation of biological lab facilities.

• Experience in preparing IAEA publications is an asset.

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

Remuneration

The remuneration for this consultancy is a daily fee of up to a maximum of € 295, based on qualifications and experience. In case duty travel is required within the assignment, a daily subsistence allowance (DSA) and travel costs are provided. Health coverage and pension fund are the responsibility of the incumbent.