Consultant - Nuclear Security Detection
Quick answer
IAEA is hiring a Consultant - Nuclear Security Detection (Austria-based) with a daily fee of up to €250 to provide technical expertise and support in enhancing detection capabilities and architectures for nuclear and other radioactive material out of regulatory control.
- Role
- Consultant - Nuclear Security Detection
- Organization
- NSNS-Nuclear Security Detection Architecture Unit, IAEA
- Location
- Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters
- Compensation
- up to €250 daily fee
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The Consultant - Nuclear Security Detection role involves providing technical expertise and support in enhancing detection capabilities and architectures for nuclear and other radioactive material out of regulatory control, focusing on country-specific needs and priorities.
What you'll do
- Deliver technical input for the implementation of country-specific project and activities pertaining nuclear security detection systems and measures
- Conduct technical assessment and provide advice on Member States' nuclear security systems and measures for detection of nuclear and other radioactive material out of regulatory control
- Implement Integrated Nuclear Security Support Plans (INSSP) based on Member States' needs and provide technical input according to the IAEA and international recommendations and guidelines as scheduled in the plans
- Contribute to the application of the technical recommendations and guidelines relevant to nuclear security detection including the preparation of training materials, conduct of missions, and delivery of capacity building activities
- Draft technical inputs for guidance documents (nuclear security guidance, technical reports) relevant to nuclear security detection matters
What it takes
- University degree in physics, nuclear science and engineering or a related field
- At least 5 years of professional experience in the area of nuclear security detection architecture, system and measures for materials out of regulatory control (at national or international levels)
- Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of another official IAEA language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is an asset
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Daily subsistence allowance and travel costs provided, health coverage and pension fund are the responsibility of the incumbent
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is a daily fee of up to €250, based on qualifications and experience.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a university degree in physics, nuclear science and engineering or a related field, and at least 5 years of professional experience in the area of nuclear security detection architecture, system and measures for materials out of regulatory control.
How can I apply?
Applications should be submitted by 09/30/2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is based at the IAEA Headquarters in Austria and is not remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on NSNS-Nuclear Security Detection Architecture Unit, IAEA's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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