Internship - Isotope Hydrology Research, Multi-tracer Application

International Atomic Energy Agency

Location:
Vienna, Austria
Grade:
Intern
Category:
General Staff
Posted Jun 11, 2026Apply by Jul 2, 2026 (5d left)

This internship provides practical work experience in isotope hydrology research focusing on multi-tracer applications in fresh water. The intern will support data management, interpretation, statistical analysis, reporting, and data visualization using geospatial software such as ArcGIS and QGIS.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to team brainstorming sessions on multi-tracer application.
  • Document relevant information, procedures, methods, and findings systematically for use in project reports and publications.
  • Perform statistical analysis on isotopic data.
  • Use statistical tools and software (e.g., R or Python) for data modeling and analysis.
  • Summarize findings in reports and visual representations.
  • Use ArcGIS and QGIS to create maps and visual representations of surface and groundwater flow patterns.
  • Develop visual tools to illustrate multi-tracer data distribution across the study areas.
  • Generate dynamic and interactive visualizations for presentations and publications.

Requirements

  • University Degree in Hydrology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geology, or a related field.
  • 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

  • Isotope Hydrology
  • Multi-tracer Applications
  • Data Management
  • Data Interpretation
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Report Writing
  • Data Visualization
  • ArcGIS
  • QGIS

Languages

English