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The International Atomic Energy Agency promotes the safe, secure, and peaceful use of nuclear technologies while applying safeguards to verify that nuclear material is not diverted from peaceful use. Its work links nuclear science with international assurance, safety, security, technical cooperation, and public responsibility.
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Consultant - Technical Support for Nuclear Security of Nuclear Material and Associated Facilities
Consultant - Emergency Preparedness and Response
Consultant - Emergency Response
Water Technical Officer
Legal Officer (Nuclear and Treaty Law)
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Safeguards Information Assistant
Assistant Secretary
Safeguards Technology Expert (DPRK)
Team Assistant
Programme Assistant
Nuclear Law Consultant Roster
Sales and Warehouse Talent Pipeline
ERP Specialist (Finance & PPM)
ERP Functional Lead – Finance, Planning and Budget
Equipment Security Engineer
Section Head (Nuclear Power Engineering)
Science and Technology Technical Lead
Programme Officer Integrated Nuclear Security Sustainability
Pipeline for Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Materials Professionals and Experts
Expert/Lecturer Technical Cooperation Programme
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Working at IAEA
IAEA roles include nuclear science, safeguards, safety, security, laboratories, technical cooperation, legal affairs, information technology, and operations. Applications should accurately identify the discipline, facility, standard, inspection method, regulatory context, or cooperation project involved; sensitive work must be described without exposing protected information.
The IAEA is headquartered in Vienna and works with Member States through technical, safeguards, and cooperation activities. The vacancy controls any nationality, security, travel, language, or duty-station requirements.
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Are IAEA roles only for nuclear scientists?+
No. The Agency also employs people in safety, safeguards, technical cooperation, laboratories, law, security, IT, communications, and corporate operations.
What should an IAEA application emphasize?+
Use the technical threshold in the vacancy. Be precise about the standard, facility, regulator, method, or project relevant to your experience and do not overstate license, clearance, or inspection responsibilities.
Can sensitive work be described in an application?+
Yes, but protect confidential information. Explain the controlled process, decision rights, safeguards, and outcome rather than identifying protected documents, locations, or counterpart details.
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