Visiting Scientist Programme

Visiting Scientist Programme -260215Primary Location Italy-La SpeziaNATO Body Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE)Schedule Full-timeApplication Deadline 30-Sep-2026, 9:59:00 PMSalary (Pay Basis): 4,584.89Euro (EUR) MonthlyGrade NATO Grade G11Applications are currently being accepted and will be considered on a monthly basis for existing project requirements1. POST CONTEXTThe Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) is an organization of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), an established world-class scientific research and experimentation facility that organizes and conducts scientific research and technology development, centred on the maritime domain, delivering innovative and field tested Science & Technology (S&T) solutions to address defence and security needs of the Alliance.The CMRE Visiting Scientist Programme is designed to support the Research Division (RD) and the Engineering and Information Technology Division (EITD) in developing their programme of work. The Programme offers the best and brightest scientists from NATO nations the opportunity to participate in a dynamic, scientific team, conducting research on subjects of interest to both the scientist and to NATO. Visiting scientists will have access to CMRE equipment, facilities, and data, and will gain practical experience through collaboration with CMRE scientists and engineers.Applications are currently being accepted and will be periodically considered for existing project requirements.Successful candidates will contribute to CMRE's core competencies and current projects. CMRE's core competencies include:Underwater acousticsUnderwater RoboticsSeismic acousticSensors and signal processingOcean observation and predictionOperations research of complex systemsRemote sensing and adaptive samplingUnderwater communication engineeringOcean and marine engineeringUnmanned underwater and aerial vehicles (sensors, payloads, platforms)Information theoryCognitive scienceAutonomy and collective intelligenceAIClimate change and SecurityCompact fuel cell power modules (robots and drones)Virtual realityData exploitationQuantum TechnologyComputer ScienceCybersecuritySystem AdministrationCloud computingNetworkingModelling and SimulationIT support/HelpdeskCurrent research programmes based on these competencies include autonomous mine countermeasures, cooperative anti-submarine warfare, data and environmental knowledge and operational effectiveness, and maritime security. Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the technical content of the Centre's current research efforts, and tailor their applications accordingly.2. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONSTo apply for the Visiting Scientist Programme you must fulfil below criteria on the date of your application:Ph.D. and possess at least 7 years' post Ph.D. work experience in the fieldorMaster's Degree in a related field - and at least 10 years’ experience after the Master’s degreeEnglish SLP 3333Notes to ApplicantsVisiting Scientists fall within the category of Consultants and chapter XVI of NATO CPRs regulates them.Visiting Scientists' assignments will last a minimum of 90 consecutive days and may be extended by one further period not exceeding 90 days. On a case-by-case basis, assignments shorter than 3 months may be accepted.Visiting Scientists will receive paid travel to and from their place of residence to the CMRE in accordance with NATO travel rules, unless the assignment is less than 30 consecutive calendar days.Visiting Scientists are reminded that it is their responsibility to investigate with their appropriate Authorities in their home country whether a VISA is required for them to work in Italy and for their family members to join them in Italy. The related costs will not be covered by CMRE.Visiting Scientists' salaries are not exempted from taxation, therefore, they are responsible to declare their salaries received from CMRE to the appropriate Fiscal Authorities, as required by legislation.Visiting Scientist are not automatically insured for accidents (to include accidents on duty), health problems or other risks, therefore insurance coverage is mandatory. They need to provide evidence of insurance coverage for illness, accidents and accidents on duty for the whole period at CMRE.Visiting Scientists will be required to sign a statement understanding that all proprietary rights in any work carried out under the VRP shall be vested in the organisation. They will also be required to participate in a security briefing upon arrival.Additional informationCMRE values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. We welcome applications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encourage women to apply.Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.Visiting Scientists will be invited to a dedicated community of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) professionals in the Science and Technology Organization (STO), whose main goal is to inform STO's efforts and widen the NATO scientific knowledge base, with personal and community growth as main objectives.NOTE:NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection process, in whole or in part, by means of generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools, including and without limitation to chatbots, such as Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (Chat GPT), or other language generating tools. NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared, in whole or in part, by means of such generative or creative AI applications may be rejected without further consideration at NATO’s sole discretion, and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate. #J-18808-Ljbffr