International Atomic Energy Agency, Internship – INPRO Support for Sustainable Nuclear Energy Systems and Advanced Reactor Deployment

The Division of Nuclear Power comprises the Nuclear Power Engineering Section (NPES), the Nuclear Infrastructure Development Section (NIDS), the International Project on Innovative Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Cycles) Section (INPRO) and the Nuclear Power Technology Development Section (NPTDS). The Division provides core engineering, technological, capacity building and management support to interested Member States in the field of nuclear power.

The INPRO Section implements and coordinates the activities of the International Project on Innovative Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Cycles. The Section assists Member States in analysis of global and regional nuclear energy scenarios, in building and assessment of sustainable national long term nuclear energy strategies, in cooperation on selected technical and institutional innovations and in fostering strategic dialogue between nuclear technology holders and users on these subjects.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Under the supervision of INPRO staff, the intern will assist in the implementation of INPRO programmatic activities and support various INPRO tasks or projects. Intern's work assignment will be to:

• Support INPRO publications and technical outputs: Assist in compiling, formatting and preparing INPRO publications and technical materials; support the review, consolidation and presentation of inputs received from INPRO Task Leaders, experts and Member States.

• Contribute to analytical work on sustainable nuclear energy systems: Support background research, data collection and analysis related to innovative nuclear reactors and fuel cycles, small modular reactors, long-term nuclear energy strategies, sustainability assessment and related energy policy issues.

• Contribute to knowledge-sharing and capacity building tools: Assist in developing, updating and improving eLearning materials, presentations and other training resources related to INPRO methodologies, tools and capacity-building activities.

• Enhance INPRO outreach and visibility: Support the preparation and updating of INPRO promotional and communication materials, including posters, booklets, leaflets, presentations and web-related content, ensuring clear and accessible messaging for internal and external audiences.

• Support programme implementation and coordination: Assist INPRO Task Leaders in tracking progress and advancing deliverables under INPRO Tasks 1–4, including support for meetings, workshops, Dialogue Forums, webinars and other Member State engagement activities.

• Contribute to scientific and technical communication: Support the drafting of papers, summaries, briefing notes, meeting materials or other written outputs related to INPRO activities, as opportunities arise.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in nuclear physics and engineering, energy planning, or related field.

• Additional degree or field of study in economics is an asset.

Applicant Eligibility

• Candidates must be a minimum of 20 years of age and have completed at least three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a first degree.

• Candidates may apply up to one year after the completion of a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree.

• Candidates must not have previously participated in the IAEA's internship programme.

• Good written and spoken English essential; fluency in any other IAEA official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish or Russian) an asset.

• Candidates must attach two signed letters of recommendation to their application.