Jobs at the IAEA
Working for Peace and Development
The IAEA offers challenging assignments in a stimulating multi-cultural workplace. As international civil servants, staff members engage current, meaningful issues of global peace, security and development. They are personally committed to the mission of the Agency, and their dedication is reflected in the lasting change that the IAEA´s work makes around the world.
The paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. The Agency is a multi-national environment, and prospective staff must be tolerant and able to cope with cultural differences and different approaches to problem-solving and decision-making. Besides having well-balanced personalities and good communication skills, they should enjoy cultural diversity. Prior experience in a cross-cultural work environment is an asset.
Work Opportunities at the IAEA
Professional Posts
Professional staff members of the IAEA comprise a multicultural group of experts, who carry out the programmes of the IAEA. Candidates interested in professional posts with the IAEA are expected to have a university degree and appropriate prior work experience in their chosen profession.
For more information, see Professional Staff at the IAEA »
General Service Posts
General Service staff members provide support in the administrative, technical and scientific areas. Recruitment for all General Service posts is on a local basis only, and candidates must legally reside in Austria at the time of application.
For more information, see General Service Staff at the IAEA »
Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) Experts
Recruited for a limited period only and ready to travel abroad, specialists in nuclear science, engineering and related subjects possess sophisticated scientific and technical knowledge, and are an integral part of the TCP.
For more information, see Experts Participating in the TCP »
Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme
The JPO programme is designed for young professionals who are below the age of 32 years and hold an advanced university degree. The IAEA offers a limited number of JPO assignments for applicants from developing Member States. Some other Member States of the IAEA also sponsor their young nationals in JPO assignments.
For more information, see Opportunities for Young Professionals »
Fellowship Programme for Young Professional Women
This programme supports young women pursuing an advanced degree, or having recently graduated, in gaining practical international work experience in nuclear technology and applications or in technical cooperation. The programme provides fellowships of six months’ duration at the Agency assisting in the normal activities of an appropriate technical division.
For more information, see Fellowship for Young Professional Women »
Internship Programme
The IAEA accepts a limited number of interns each year who are studying toward a university degree or have recently received a degree. Internships normally range from one month to one year in duration, and provide an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in an international environment.
For more information, see Internships »
