Infrasound Engineering Officer (P-3)

Career Opportunities: Infrasound Engineering Officer (P-3) (2187)

Requisition ID 2187 – Posted – Fixed Term Appointment

Division: International Monitoring System Division

Section: Engineering and Development Section

Type of Appointment: Fixed Term Appointment

Date of Issuance: 20 December 2024

Deadline for Applications: 03 February 2025

Vacancy Reference: VA196-2187-2024

Reporting Date: As soon as possible

Please note that all candidates should adhere to CTBTO Values of Integrity , Professionalism and Respect for Diversity .

Qualified female applicants and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

A roster of suitable candidates may be established for similar positions at the same level as a result of this selection process for a period of two (2) years.

Organizational Background

The Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization with its headquarters in Vienna, Austria is the international organization setting up the global verification system foreseen under the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), which is the treaty banning any nuclear-weapon-test explosion or any other nuclear explosion. The Treaty provides for a global verification regime, including a network of 337 stations worldwide, a communications system, an international data centre and on-site inspections to monitor compliance.

Organizational Setting

This position is located in the International Monitoring Systems (IMS) Division that applies engineering and science to develop, instantiate, and operate measurement stations around the world as well as to receive, process and disseminate the data collected by these stations as well as related analysis products.

Reporting Lines

Under the supervision of the Head, Seismic and Infrasound Unit, to:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide engineering, scientific and project management expertise to support the installation, testing, maintenance and development of the seismoacoustic monitoring component of the International Monitoring System (IMS), with particular emphasis on infrasound, including planning, development and implementation of projects aiming at solving engineering-related problems;
• Design, develop, review, update, evaluate and implement field solutions for the installation, repair, upgrade and system integration of IMS seismoacoustic stations, with particular emphasis on infrasound, including evaluation of station performance, definition of procedures, data quality checks, data monitoring and data analysis;
• Conduct testing and troubleshooting of existing station equipment and components, in liaison with station operators, equipment providers, IMS and International Data Centre stakeholders, in order to solve existing problems affecting infrasound and, whenever requested, seismic IMS facilities. Prepare technical assessments, including certification and revalidation reports;
• Prepare terms of reference and technical reviews of proposals for the development of new infrasound and, whenever requested, seismic technologies. Prepare terms of reference for hardware and software development and testing, and provide advice on the procurement needs;
• Provide technical expertise in the areas of seismoacoustic instrumentation, data acquisition systems, wind noise reducing systems, communications technology, computer networking applications, power supply, lightning protection, security technologies and integration of systems;
• Contribute to the quality assurance projects of the Section for infrasound and seismic technologies. Participate in scientific, engineering and technical meetings to further develop and assess the performance of infrasound and seismic sensors, digitizers and other types of equipment of the IMS facilities;
• Support IMS training activities, including technical training programmes and specific equipment training through the preparation and presentation of technical material;
• In a timely manner maintain the updated information on configuration changes and equipment upgrades for infrasound and seismic stations using the relevant PTS platforms;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

University degree in engineering, applied physics, or a related field.

Work Experience and Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of relevant working experience in infrasound technology, geophysical instrumentation, power systems, communications systems, field work, testing and integration of complex systems, computer network principles, instrumental responses, data exchange formats and protocols, preferably part of which should have been in an international environment. Proven experience in both, infrasound and seismic technologies is an asset;
• Relevant working experience in UNIX/Linux-based computer systems, data analysis and data processing tools, relational databases, TCP/IP networking concepts is required; knowledge of MATLAB is required; knowledge of Python and SQL is an asset;
• Relevant working experience in project management is essential;
• Knowledge of data acquisition systems and sensors in use in the IMS Network is essential;
• Knowledge of seismic, infrasound and communication equipment and installation is essential;
• Strong analytical skills and experience in producing technical reports and papers is essential;
• Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to deliver projects within assigned deadlines is essential;
• Strong ability to work in teams and to communicate effectively in a multicultural environment is essential;
• Ability to prioritize and manage a high-volume workload in a highly dynamic work environment is desirable.

Languages

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential. Knowledge of other official CTBTO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is desirable.

Remuneration

CTBTO offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in accordance with the policies of the International Civil Service Commission. For more information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, see link: UN – Salary Scale. The salary offered may be subject to deductions to the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund and/or Health Insurance Scheme.

Additional Information

• All applications must be submitted through the CTBTO e-Recruitment system before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.
• The CTBTO Preparatory Commission retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy; to make an appointment at a lower grade in particular if the candidate has less than the qualifications required; to make an appointment with a modified job description, or to offer a contract term for a shorter duration than indicated in the vacancy announcement.
• Please note that the CTBTO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list.
• The CTBTO reserves the right to undertake correspondence only with shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process.

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