Internship – Nuclear Fusion

International Atomic Energy Agency

Location:
Vienna, Austria
Grade:
Interns
Category:
General Staff
Posted Jun 22, 2026Apply by Jun 29, 2026 (2d left)

The internship provides practical work experience in nuclear fusion research within the IAEA's Physics Section. The intern will assist in preparing technical reports, organizing scientific events, and supporting fusion research dissemination activities.

Responsibilities

  • Support the preparation of technical reports for submission to Publication Committee for Technical Meetings, Consultancy Meetings and Workshops organized within the sub-programme 1.4.4.
  • Support the management of the Fusion Portal for the dissemination of the information related to the IAEA's activities in fusion research and development, including creating and developing new content.
  • Assist in the preparation and implementation of scientific and technical events on topics related to nuclear fusion research.

Requirements

  • University degree in Nuclear Physics, Plasma Physics, Nuclear Fusion or related fields.
  • Demonstrated interest in fusion research.
  • Experience in organizing scientific events.
  • Knowledge of the technical aspects of fusion research and of the major ongoing national and international activities in the field.
  • Skills in creating, managing and developing small projects.
  • Ability to comprehend technical content and develop a technical document.
  • 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.

Skills

  • Nuclear Physics
  • Plasma Physics
  • Nuclear Fusion
  • Fusion Research
  • Scientific Event Organization
  • Project Management
  • Technical Writing
  • Technical Report Preparation
  • Research Dissemination
  • English Language Proficiency

Languages

English