Technical Lead (Research Reactor Operation and Maintenance) Job Description – Technical Lead (Research Reactor Operation and Maintenance) (P5) – (2026/0227 (014658))
Overview As a member of the Research Reactor Section, reporting to the Section Head, the Technical Lead manages project activities that gather and disseminate best practices on research reactor commissioning, operation, ageing management, refurbishment, and modernization. The Technical Lead improves research reactor performance and integrated management systems, fosters partnerships and networks that raise operation and maintenance standards, and assists Member States in assessing and enhancing their research reactor practices. The Technical Lead also coordinates the development and formulation of research‑reactor‑related technical reports, guidance, and best‑practice documents.
Role The Technical Lead: (1) is a substantive expert who manages complex projects and coordinates activities with other professionals in the Section and Division, ensuring efficient implementation in line with quality management standards; (2) is a technical officer who provides support to the IAEA’s technical cooperation programme on specific aspects of research reactors; (3) serves as an adviser to senior staff and Member‑State representatives on project‑related, scientific, and technical issues; and (4) facilitates cooperation with other IAEA divisions, departments, and organisations dealing with similar work.
Key Responsibilities
Arrange and conduct consultancy meetings, technical meetings, conferences, symposia, workshops, and other scientific meetings on research reactor operation, maintenance, ageing management, refurbishment, modernization, and advanced technologies.
Organise and conduct peer‑review and advisory missions to help Member‑State research‑reactor operating organisations improve their operational practices and address specific technical issues.
Prepare technical documents and reports on research‑reactor commissioning, operation, ageing management, refurbishment, modernization, analysis, and modelling, and contribute to other related topics.
Promote, coordinate, and evaluate coordinated research projects and conduct complex studies and assessments related to trends and issues in the field.
Contribute to or manage e‑tools such as the research‑reactor information hub, e‑Learning, and databases.
Provide technical assistance to Member States through relevant technical‑cooperation projects.
Liaise with Permanent Missions, organisations in Member States, NGOs, and others on planning, funding, and implementation of operational projects related to all aspects of research reactors.
Collaborate with members of the Section, Division, other IAEA divisions, international organisations, and Member States on areas of mutual interest.
Communication & Collaboration
Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise, and impartial manner, listening to and understanding others’ perspectives and proposing solutions.
Works actively with teams to achieve results, supporting team decisions and clarifying roles and responsibilities.
Plans and organizes own work to support team or Section priorities, anticipating potential changes and proposing contingency plans.
Required Expertise
Nuclear Engineering – Project Management: expertise in coordinating project activities and managing complex projects.
Nuclear Engineering – Research Reactor Operation and Maintenance: knowledge of research‑reactor design, commissioning, operation, and maintenance, including ageing management, refurbishment, and modernization.
Nuclear Engineering – Research Reactors: skills in research‑reactor analysis and modelling, and in planning and building new research‑reactor facilities.
Qualifications, Experience and Language Skills
Master’s Degree – advanced university degree in Nuclear Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Bachelor’s Degree – university degree in Nuclear Engineering or a related technical discipline with at least two years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a master’s degree.
Minimum 10 years’ working experience in the subject area, including at least two years at the international level, especially in design of new research reactors, commissioning, management, operation, modernization, refurbishment, project management, and coordination.
Experience in fuel cycle, research‑reactor modelling and analysis, and research‑reactor infrastructure development is an asset.
Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other IAEA official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is an asset.
Equality, Diversity and Ethical Standards
The IAEA’s paramount consideration in recruitment is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
Selection is made without unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnicity, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar characteristics.
The IAEA is committed to gender equality and promotes a diverse workforce; applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are strongly encouraged.
IAEA staff are international civil servants who are not subject to instructions from other authorities. The IAEA upholds the highest ethical standards, including integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity.
The IAEA has a zero‑tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with the UN and IAEA aims, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
Evaluation Process
Applicants are evaluated on submitted information according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement. Complete and accurate information is required. Qualified candidates may undergo a competency‑based interview and an assessment exercise.
Candidates under serious consideration may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Appointment Information
Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
Staff members may be assigned to any location.
Appointments in the Professional and higher categories are subject to the IAEA rotation policy; the maximum tour of service is normally seven years.
The IAEA retains the discretion not to appoint any candidate, to appoint at a lower grade or different contract type, or to modify the job description or duration.
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Overview As a member of the Research Reactor Section, reporting to the Section Head, the Technical Lead manages project activities that gather and disseminate best practices on research reactor commissioning, operation, ageing management, refurbishment, and modernization. The Technical Lead improves research reactor performance and integrated management systems, fosters partnerships and networks that raise operation and maintenance standards, and assists Member States in assessing and enhancing their research reactor practices. The Technical Lead also coordinates the development and formulation of research‑reactor‑related technical reports, guidance, and best‑practice documents.
Role The Technical Lead: (1) is a substantive expert who manages complex projects and coordinates activities with other professionals in the Section and Division, ensuring efficient implementation in line with quality management standards; (2) is a technical officer who provides support to the IAEA’s technical cooperation programme on specific aspects of research reactors; (3) serves as an adviser to senior staff and Member‑State representatives on project‑related, scientific, and technical issues; and (4) facilitates cooperation with other IAEA divisions, departments, and organisations dealing with similar work.
Key Responsibilities
Arrange and conduct consultancy meetings, technical meetings, conferences, symposia, workshops, and other scientific meetings on research reactor operation, maintenance, ageing management, refurbishment, modernization, and advanced technologies.
Organise and conduct peer‑review and advisory missions to help Member‑State research‑reactor operating organisations improve their operational practices and address specific technical issues.
Prepare technical documents and reports on research‑reactor commissioning, operation, ageing management, refurbishment, modernization, analysis, and modelling, and contribute to other related topics.
Promote, coordinate, and evaluate coordinated research projects and conduct complex studies and assessments related to trends and issues in the field.
Contribute to or manage e‑tools such as the research‑reactor information hub, e‑Learning, and databases.
Provide technical assistance to Member States through relevant technical‑cooperation projects.
Liaise with Permanent Missions, organisations in Member States, NGOs, and others on planning, funding, and implementation of operational projects related to all aspects of research reactors.
Collaborate with members of the Section, Division, other IAEA divisions, international organisations, and Member States on areas of mutual interest.
Communication & Collaboration
Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise, and impartial manner, listening to and understanding others’ perspectives and proposing solutions.
Works actively with teams to achieve results, supporting team decisions and clarifying roles and responsibilities.
Plans and organizes own work to support team or Section priorities, anticipating potential changes and proposing contingency plans.
Required Expertise
Nuclear Engineering – Project Management: expertise in coordinating project activities and managing complex projects.
Nuclear Engineering – Research Reactor Operation and Maintenance: knowledge of research‑reactor design, commissioning, operation, and maintenance, including ageing management, refurbishment, and modernization.
Nuclear Engineering – Research Reactors: skills in research‑reactor analysis and modelling, and in planning and building new research‑reactor facilities.
Qualifications, Experience and Language Skills
Master’s Degree – advanced university degree in Nuclear Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Bachelor’s Degree – university degree in Nuclear Engineering or a related technical discipline with at least two years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a master’s degree.
Minimum 10 years’ working experience in the subject area, including at least two years at the international level, especially in design of new research reactors, commissioning, management, operation, modernization, refurbishment, project management, and coordination.
Experience in fuel cycle, research‑reactor modelling and analysis, and research‑reactor infrastructure development is an asset.
Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other IAEA official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is an asset.
Equality, Diversity and Ethical Standards
The IAEA’s paramount consideration in recruitment is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
Selection is made without unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnicity, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar characteristics.
The IAEA is committed to gender equality and promotes a diverse workforce; applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are strongly encouraged.
IAEA staff are international civil servants who are not subject to instructions from other authorities. The IAEA upholds the highest ethical standards, including integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity.
The IAEA has a zero‑tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with the UN and IAEA aims, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
Evaluation Process
Applicants are evaluated on submitted information according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement. Complete and accurate information is required. Qualified candidates may undergo a competency‑based interview and an assessment exercise.
Candidates under serious consideration may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Appointment Information
Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
Staff members may be assigned to any location.
Appointments in the Professional and higher categories are subject to the IAEA rotation policy; the maximum tour of service is normally seven years.
The IAEA retains the discretion not to appoint any candidate, to appoint at a lower grade or different contract type, or to modify the job description or duration.
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