Nuclear Safety Officer (P4)
Quick answer
IAEA is hiring a Nuclear Safety Officer (P4) in Vienna, Austria, with a base salary of $86,027 and a variable post adjustment of $43,788, focusing on research reactor safety and technical cooperation projects.
- Role
- Nuclear Safety Officer (P4)
- Organization
- IAEA
- Location
- Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- US $86027 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), with a variable post adjustment of US $43788
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
Nuclear Safety Officer position at IAEA headquarters in Vienna, Austria, focusing on research reactor safety and related technical cooperation projects.
What you'll do
- Lead projects of internal and external experts to develop, implement and evaluate safety standards.
- Provide advice and assistance to Member States in the application of safety assessment methodologies and safety standards.
- Organize and manage capacity building projects, including education, training and exercises.
- Participate as an active member and IAEA representative in professional meetings, conferences and projects.
What it takes
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering/physical/nuclear/chemical/mathematical/behavioural science/social psychology or a related field, with two additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- Master's Degree in engineering/physical/nuclear/chemical/mathematical/behavioural science/social psychology or a related field.
- Minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience, including experience in an international environment.
- Experience applying nuclear safety principles and state-of-the-art nuclear safety techniques.
- Experience organizing and leading technical meetings, capacity building missions, and other expert and advisory missions.
- Experience drafting and finalizing publication of relevant technical reports, guidelines, manuals, publications and other resources.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
6 weeks' annual leave, home leave travel, pension plan and health insurance
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located at IAEA headquarters in Vienna, Austria.
What is the compensation package?
The base salary is US $86,027 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), with a variable post adjustment of US $43,788.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master's Degree in engineering/physical/nuclear/chemical/mathematical/behavioural science/social psychology or a related field, and at least seven years of relevant professional experience.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by the closing date of November 3, 2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office at the IAEA headquarters in Vienna, Austria.
How to apply
Apply directly on IAEA's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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