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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 Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture assists Member States of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the IAEA in using nuclear techniques and related technologies to improve food security, alleviate poverty and promote sustainable agriculture. The Joint Centre consists of five Sections, each with an associated laboratory (located in Seibersdorf, 45 km south-east of Vienna), in the areas of: animal production and health; plant breeding and genetics; insect pest control; soil and water management and crop nutrition; and food safety and control.
The Insect Pest Control Section and Laboratory assist Member States with the development, dissemination and transfer of sterile insect and related environmentally friendly technologies for the area-wide integrated suppression, containment or eradication of major insect pests affecting crops, livestock and human health.
Main Purpose
Under the supervision of the Medical Entomologist, the Entomologist (Human Disease Vectors) formulates and implements research and development activities in relation to the development of the SIT (Sterile Insect Technique) package for human disease vectors, and assists with the transfer of these technologies to Member States.
Role
The Entomologist (Human Disease Vectors) is: (1) a contributor to the development of the SIT package for HDVs (Human Disease Vectors) through research activities at the Insect Pest Control Laboratory (IPCL) and through Coordinated Research Projects; (2) a technical officer who provides technical guidance to the IAEA TC Programme to transfer and validation the technologies related to the SIT for HDVs to MS, (3) a project officer of coordinated research projects, (4) a trainer and provider of technical support to fellows, visiting scientists, interns etc., (5) a contributor to normative activities such as development of protocols, manuals, guidelines, etc.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Develop, adapt and validate technologies related to the control of HDVs in the context of area-wide integrated pest management programmes that incorporate the SIT and, in alignment with the FAO and IAEA programmes and the identified needs of Member States, provide recommendations and advice on the transfer and implementation of these technologies to Member States.
Develop and introduce innovative R&D approaches to the development and implementation of the SIT package for HDVs at the Insect Pest Control Laboratory.
As technical and project officer be responsible for the coordination and implementation of national, regional and interregional projects under the IAEA technical cooperation programme.
Promote, coordinate and evaluate CRPs related to the development of the SIT package for HDVs.
Provide technical support and guidance to visiting scientists, fellows and collaborators from national, regional and international research institutes who will be hosted at the IPCL to conduct R&D in support of the SIT for HDVs, such as design experiments and develop protocols.
Provide input and evaluation to the development of manuals, guidelines, books, brochures, standard operating procedures on various aspects of SIT for HDVs in the context of area-wide integrated pest management. Contribute input on annual reports, newsletters, and external and internal subprogrammes.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies(Competency Framework)
Functional Competencies
Required Expertise
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
Bachelor's Degree - University degree in medical entomology, or related biological sciences.
Advanced university degree is an asset.
At least 5 years of working experience with R&D related to the SIT for HDVs (and/or other related pests). Working experience in an international setting would be a strong asset, such as practical field experience in transferring technologies related to the SIT for human disease vector in developing countries.
Thorough technical knowledge of the biology of HDVs including mass-rearing techniques, insect quality control management, radiation protocols, handling, release methods, insect behavioural studies, trapping and monitoring and the validation of genetic sexing strains.
In-depth knowledge of SIT principles and practice supplemented by an awareness of the fundamental role of area-wide integrated approaches to controlling HDVs. Awareness of relevant FAO and IAEA mechanisms and procedures, including the implementation of CRPs and TC projects an asset.
Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
Remuneration
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $71335 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 38664*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; Other benefits include 6 weeks' annual leave, home leave travel, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/professional-staff/conditions
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