2025 International Atomic Energy Agency Internship – Small Modular Reactor Technology Development
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) invites applications for a unique internship opportunity within its Nuclear Power Technology Development Section.
Reference: TAL-NENP20250423-001
Primary Location: Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters
Closing Date: 2025-04-30, 11:59:00 PM
Duration: 4 Months
Contract Type: Interns
This internship aims to engage individuals who are studying towards a university degree or have recently graduated, providing them with invaluable practical work experience aligned with their educational pursuits.
Purpose of the Internship
The main objective of the internship is twofold:
- To provide interns with hands-on experience in a professional setting, enhancing their understanding of nuclear technology and the broader operations of the IAEA and the United Nations.
- To assist the IAEA’s programs through the contribution of skilled and knowledgeable interns specialized in various fields relevant to nuclear power technology.
Organizational Setting
The Department of Nuclear Energy (NE) focuses on promoting the efficient and safe use of nuclear power in collaboration with Member States.
It seeks to improve nuclear power plant performance, enhance the nuclear fuel cycle, manage nuclear waste effectively, foster innovation in nuclear technologies, and support national energy planning and the deployment of new nuclear power facilities.
The Division of Nuclear Power is comprised of several sections, each dedicated to crucial aspects of nuclear energy:
- Nuclear Power Engineering Section (NPES)
- Nuclear Infrastructure Development Section (NIDS)
- International Project on Innovative Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Cycles (INPRO)
- Nuclear Power Technology Development Section (NPTDS)
The Nuclear Power Technology Development Section plays a pivotal role in helping Member States develop safe, sustainable, and economically viable civil reactor technologies, including small and medium-sized reactors (SMRs).
It encourages international collaboration through technical meetings, coordinated research projects, and training sessions.
Main Purpose of the Internship
Interns will focus on supporting the Nuclear Power Technology Development Section by:
- Identifying issues in the engineering design of auxiliary and support systems in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
- Conducting assessments of responses from Member States to the IAEA survey regarding design and system readiness evaluations of SMRs.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Interns will be responsible for:
- Collating design descriptions for auxiliary and support systems in SMRs, emphasizing integral PWR and HTGR technologies.
- Assessing Member States’ responses to the IAEA Survey on Approaches for Design and System Readiness Evaluations of SMRs.
- Updating or uploading new SMR design information in the IAEA Advanced Reactor Information System (ARIS) to ensure the database is current ahead of the 69th General Conference.
- Providing technical assistance for events, particularly the Technical Working Group meetings on SMRs and General Conference side events.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
- Design of Nuclear Power Plants
- Nuclear Engineering and Technology
- Grid and Electrical Systems of Nuclear Power Plants
- Database Development
Qualifications and Experience
- Field of study: Mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, or electrical engineering.
- Experience in developing applications using MS SharePoint.
- Ability to review and assess the engineering design of mechanical, electrical, and chemical systems in power plants or nuclear installations.
- Knowledge of electrical power systems, offsite power systems, AC and DC power systems, and diesel generator system troubleshooting.
- Skilled in developing electronic databases and fundamental engineering drawings for system designs.
- Excellent written and spoken English is essential; fluency in additional IAEA official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is advantageous.
Applicant Eligibility
To qualify for the internship, candidates must:
- Be a minimum of 20 years of age.
- Have completed at least three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards their first degree.
- Be eligible to apply up to one year after completing a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree.
- Not have previously participated in the IAEA’s internship program.
- Attach two signed letters of recommendation to their application.
For more information and to submit an application, candidates are encouraged to visit the IAEA internship web pages. The closing date for applications is 2025-04-30 at 11:59 PM.
This internship represents an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the field of nuclear energy while gaining expertise in a globally recognized organization.
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