Career
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Physicist at an international organisation
In 2003, I wrote an article in German reflecting on my first five years as a physicist working with an international organization in Vienna: the CTBTO. Its full name is the Provisional Technical Secretariat of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO). After completing my first term there, I returned to academia as a university professor and collaborated on a research project with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Later, I rejoined the CTBTO and spent another twelve years contributing to its mission. Today, I work as a freelancer, helping to make nuclear science actionable for international peace and security, and supporting scientists as they grow and…
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UN Job Trends: From Expansion to Transformation
Since 2000, the timeline histogram clearly illustrates the significant expansion of the UN’s institutional workforce in the early 21st century and its subsequent stabilization into a large, complex system of around 130,000 core international and nationally recruited staff. How will it change in future? There are two phases: The current situation is characterized by three driving forces: Future Trends & Projections For a job seeker, this means: * Focus on acquiring the “future skills” highlighted in UN strategy documents. * Understand that securing a permanent (fixed-term) contract is becoming more competitive, while opportunities for specialized, short-term consultancies may grow in specific high-demand fields. * Be prepared for field experience and…
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Call for Application: African Atomic Policy Lab (AAPL)
The AAPL is a 7-month program designed to develop the next generation of African nuclear policy experts and amplify African leadership in global nuclear and security policy debates. It is organized by the International Student/Young Pugwash (ISYP) Africa Project. Learn more and apply by 20 January 2026: https://isyp.org/african-atomic-policy-lab-aapl/ ✨Benefits:✔️ Advanced training from a distinguished international faculty✔️ Personalized, one-on-one mentorship from senior policy experts✔️ Produce original, actionable policy paper disseminated to global policymakers and international institutions✔️ Potential for international publication with Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, European Leadership Network, and Inkstick Media✔️ Support to engage in international conferences and policy forums✔️ Membership in the African Atomic Voices Network✔️ An official certificate of…
