Consultant - Editor in Chief for Nuclear Fusion

This is a re-opening of the consultancy opening. Applicants who have already submitted their application do not need to re-apply. All existing applications are still under consideration.

Organizational Setting

The Department of Management (MT) provides a "platform of services" that serves as a foundation for the successful delivery of the IAEA's scientific and technical programmes. Its mission statement is as follows: "MT is a partner and a business enabler that champions change and efficiency, leveraging a common purpose". Thus, among other support activities, it assists a scientific manager in recruiting the right expert, helps a technical officer coordinate the purchase of radiation equipment, and ensures that all Board documents are translated and distributed on a timely basis to Member States. 

One of the main functions assigned to the IAEA by its Statute is to foster the exchange of scientific and technical information and the dissemination of knowledge in the nuclear field among Member States. 

To facilitate the effective exchange and dissemination of information relevant to the IAEA's work and mandate, the Division of Conference and Document Services (MTCD) coordinates and supports the implementation of these activities for its users and clients, both internal and external, by organizing meetings and conferences, issuing documents in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish, and editing, printing and distributing publications. 

The IAEA has an extensive publishing programme, implemented by its Publishing Section, which produces a wide range of publications on nuclear related issues in both print and electronic formats. Inputs in the form of manuscripts of scientific/technical publications, advocacy items, electronic publishing requests and graphic design proposals originating from all parts of the house are handled by the Publishing Section.


 

Main Purpose

To represent the Nuclear Fusion journal scientifically and provide guidance to the IAEA on journal operations.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Develop an in-depth knowledge of the journal coverage and make recommendations to the IAEA and the Board of Editors (BoE) for actions to develop the journal academically; 

Provide advice on matters relating to the journal peer review, including timely adjudications on disputed papers. S/he also considers appeals and scope questions and suggests referees for unusual or controversial work. S/he has access to academic networks in fusion and is able to delegate to experts as appropriate; 

Identify and talk with the key research groups and individuals to make sure that Nuclear Fusion journal is seen as the forum of choice for the best research; and In conjunction with the IAEA, communicate with the journal chairperson the Associate Editor for Inertial Confinement Fusion and the BoE to ensure members are engaged with the journal and can circulate their ideas and suggestions for areas of development, review papers and special issues. The Scientific Editor will consider, moderate and then work with the IAEA to implement proposals.

Note: this assignment will be spread out over a year.

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced University Degree in physics, engineering or a related field.

• Required-Skills and Experience
  • Plasma Physics

• It is expected that the consultant will be a high-level fusion expert, active in the field. S/he must represent the journal to the community and therefore be of sufficient standing and reputation to do so.

• A broad expertise in fusion and plasma physics, with in an experience in both theoretical and experimental aspects and specialization in some of the following is required: Magnetic confinement fusion (MCF) science including confinement, transport, turbulence, MHD and energetic particles, fusion materials and technologies.

• S/he should demonstrate a strong academic / research background demonstrated by publication record. S/he should have prominence in the fusion field with leadership experience at a significant fusion facility and high-level involvement in international collaborations.

• Proven experience in both building committee consensus and in being a decision taker is required.

• An extensive and effective history of supporting Nuclear Fusion journal as referee and author is desirable.

• Experience in working at a number of fusion facilities and with international teams is desirable.

• Experience as Editor or board member on an academic journal is desirable.

• Years of experience in a role in fusion: 15 years

• Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Remuneration

The remuneration for this consultancy is a daily fee of up to a maximum of € 420, based on qualifications and experience. In case duty travel is required within the assignment, a daily subsistence allowance (DSA) and travel costs are provided. Health coverage and pension fund are the responsibility of the incumbent.