Internship - Application of Artificial Intelligence in Occupational Radiation Protection

Duration

3 months

Internships

The IAEA accepts a limited number of interns each year. The internships are awarded to persons studying towards a university degree or who have recently received a degree (see Internship web pages for further details).

The purpose of the programme is:

• To provide interns with the opportunity to gain practical work experience in line with their studies or interests, and expose them to the work of the IAEA and the United Nations as a whole;
• To benefit the IAEA's programmes through the assistance of qualified students specialized in various professional fields.
• The duration of an internship is normally not less than three months and not more than one year.

Organizational Setting

The Department of Nuclear Safety and Security (NS) formulates and implements the IAEA's nuclear safety and security programme, which encompasses the Agency's activities to protect people and the environment from radiation exposure, and responds to the safety and security related needs of its Member States.

The Division of Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety (NSRW) develops and maintains standards for radiation protection, radioactive waste safety, and safety in the transport of radioactive material that enable the beneficial uses of radiation to be used while ensuring appropriate protection of workers, the public and patients. It also assists Member States in the implementation of these standards and provides related services.

The Radiation Safety and Monitoring Section is responsible for the delineation of an international programme to protect workers, patients and the public from all types of exposure to natural or artificial radiation, in line with the most recent scientific knowledge and information. The Section is also responsible for the provision of radiation safety technical services to staff members and experts who may be exposed to ionizing radiation as a result of activities conducted by the IAEA.

The Occupational Radiation Protection Unit is responsible for the development of standards and other guidance on all aspects of occupational radiation protection, in consultation with the International Labour Organization (ILO). Within this field, increased attention has been given to occupational exposure to naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM). The Unit also provides assistance for the application of these standards in Member States through the joint IAEA/NEA (Nuclear Energy Agency) Information System on Occupational Exposure (ISOE) and other occupational radiation networks fostering information exchange within the international community, promoting education and training, and supporting technical cooperation activities in the field of occupational radiation protection.

Main Purpose

Reporting to the Unit Head/Supervisor and providing support to the development of the guidance material on application of artificial intelligence in Occupational Radiation Protection.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Information survey on the needs of artificial intelligence in occupational radiation protection
• To identify the interface between artificial intelligence and occupational radiation protection
• Propose AI solutions for two or three typical cases in occupational radiation protection
• To prepare a report on Artificial intelligence and occupational radiation protection.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in computer or physics science, engineering, or other relevant areas.
• Master's degree in computer or physics science, engineering or other relevant areas would be an asset
• Experience in artificial intelligence is favourable.

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.