Consultant (home-based) - Data Scientist for Global Water Analysis Laboratory (GloWAL)

Organizational Setting

The Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications implements the IAEA's Major Programme 2, "Nuclear Techniques for Development and Environmental Protection". This Major Programme comprises individual programmes on food and agriculture, human health, water resources, environment and radiation technologies. These programmes are supported by laboratories in Seibersdorf, Monaco and Vienna. The Major Programme's objective is to enhance the capacity of Member States to meet basic human needs and to assess and manage the marine and terrestrial environments through the use of nuclear and isotopic techniques in sustainable development programmes.

The Division of Physical and Chemical Sciences is responsible for assisting and advising Member States in research and development for the nuclear sciences, especially the physical and chemical sciences. Specifically, the Division provides support to Member States in the following fields\: production of radioisotopes and radiolabelled products for applications in health care and industry; radiation source applications; research reactor utilization; applications of accelerators and nuclear instrumentation; nuclear and atomic data for applications; controlled nuclear fusion and isotope hydrology and geochemistry.

The Isotope Hydrology Section is responsible for planning and implementing the IAEA's water resources programme. The programme assists Member States in the sustainable management of all aspects of their water resources, but with a particular focus on isotope hydrology. Major activities include internationally coordinated research, global isotope monitoring, capacity building, and technical assistance to Member States to help them with the assessment, development and use of water resources. The Section also operates a well-equipped laboratory for the analysis of stable and radioactive isotopes. The laboratory trains counterparts in using analytical techniques for high-quality measurements of isotopes in water samples.

Main Purpose

The Isotope Hydrology Section requires a consultant with a background in water science to conduct exploratory data analysis of the results from the Global Water Analysis Laboratory (GloWAL) Baseline survey. The Consultant will generate key insights from the data provided by the Member State participants to support anticipatory action under the GloWAL Network initiative. He/she will develop indicators based on the baseline survey to evaluate progress of the GloWAL Network.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Interrogate and undertake empirical data analysis of the GloWAL Baseline Survey dataset.
• Develop data visualization products to reflect key regional and global insights from the GloWAL Baseline Survey.
• Provide technical input and expertise to the GloWAL Liaison Officer in preparing a comprehensive report including these results for the Member State participants. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Isotope Hydrology
• Data Analysis
• Analytical Techniques an asset
• Analysis an asset

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced Degree (masters) in Data Science, Water Science, communication or related fields.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience in data science and data visualization.
• Good knowledge of oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is an asset.

Remuneration

The remuneration for this consultancy is a daily fee of up to a maximum of € 250, based on qualifications and experience. In case duty travel is required within the assignment, a daily subsistence allowance (DSA) and travel costs are provided. Health coverage and pension fund are the responsibility of the incumbent.