IT Support Internship for SMR Regulator's Forum in Vienna, Austria

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has opened applications for a 12-month IT Support Internship at its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The role supports the SMR Regulator’s Forum (SMR RF) and the Nuclear Harmonization and Standardization Initiative (NHSI) under the Department of Nuclear Safety and Security.

This internship offers young professionals and recent graduates in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Nuclear Engineering the chance to gain practical experience with the IAEA’s safety and security programs. Responsibilities include maintaining and improving the SMR RF website, developing new digital features, managing technical data related to small modular reactors (SMRs), and providing IT support during official meetings and events. The internship duration ranges from 3 to 12 months, providing an excellent opportunity to gain professional skills in IT, nuclear regulatory frameworks, and international cooperation.

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.
• University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Nuclear Engineering or another technology-related field
• Experience in website development, including graphic design skills and proficiency in using SharePoint and MS Teams (Asset)
• Basic knowledge of tools and programming languages for website development (such as HTML, CSS, or JavaScript), and responsive design principles (Required)
• Excellent command of MS Office (Required)
• Excellent time management skills, communication skills and attention to detail (Required)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment (Required)
• Good awareness of the IAEA and its activities (Asset)
• General knowledge of Small Modular Reactors and/or nuclear safety (Asset)
• Excellent oral and written command of English (Required). Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French and Russian) is an asset

Program Date/Place

• Application Deadline: July 24, 2025
• Duration of Program: not less than 3 months and not more than 12 (the start date depends on when the applicant is selected (approx. 2 to 5 months after the application deadline)
• Place: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Headquarters in Vienna, Austria

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Assisting in maintaining the SMR RF public website on RegNet, including updating information.
• Developing a programme of improvement for the SMR RF restricted website.
• Developing and deploying new web pages, features, and functionalities.
• Performing routine website audits to identify and fix broken links, security vulnerabilities, and outdated content.
• Troubleshooting website issues and providing technical support.
• Collecting, organizing and sorting SMR-related data for the NHSI's SMR Regulation and Cooperation Hub.
• Testing all modular functions of the Hub before launch.
• Providing IT technical support to the SMR RF Secretariat in meetings, workshops, and other events.

 Application Process

Interested applicants can apply through the link provided below and filling out the online form and providing the needed documents.