G17 Underwater Communications And Networks Senior Scientist

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Underwater Communications and Networks Senior Scientist (241119)
NATO Body: Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE)
Schedule: Full-time
Application Deadline: 11 August 2024
Salary (Pay Basis): 7,319.21 EUR (Monthly)
Grade NATO SSS Grade G17 (ABCL A3)
Clearance Level NS
Appointment will be subject to receipt of a NATO SECRET security clearance (provided by the national Authorities of the selected candidate) and approval of the candidate's medical file by the CMRE Medical Adviser.
We are seeking an experienced Underwater Communications and Networks Senior Scientist to leadinnovative research and development in cutting edge underwater communication systems andnetworking technologies.
1. POST CONTEXT
This is a position within the Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE), anorganization of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).CMRE is an established, excellent, scientific research and experimentation facility that organizes and conducts scientific research and technology development, centred on the maritime domaindelivering innovative and field-tested Science & Technology (S&T) solutions to address defence and security needs of the Alliance.This position is within the Research Division (RD), which develops and delivers the scientific program of work within CMRE.The Scientist will be part of the Underwater Communications and Networks (UWNet) Project withinthe MUSE (Maritime Unmanned Systems Enablers) branch, responsible to support the program ofwork in developing and investigating innovative and cutting edge scientific research.

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The expected scientific focus is the area of underwater acoustic communications specificallytargeting the physical layer (sound propagation, channel modelling, modulation, coding, signalprocessing), networking, security and standardization aspects with the aim to contribute to theunderwater communications capability within CMRE and the NATO Nations.The Scientist may be assigned as Team Leader and may also be involved within other projects withinthe CMRE Program of Work. Under the guidance of the MUSE Programme Manager the incumbentwill be responsible to support CMRE's research in Underwater Communications and to work in close collaboration with other researchers to support the overall execution of the Programme of Work.
2. PRINCIPAL DUTIES
The incumbent is responsible for the development and implementation of algorithms based ontheory and observed data to approximate and predict environmental and systems states forapplications within the context of systems design, risk analysis and optimization for underwateracoustic communications. Responsibilities will include undertaking concept and design studies,performing signal/data processing, developing data-driven modelling approaches and implementingThe scientist will work in close collaboration with CMRE scientists working on interoperability,command and control and underwater communications architecture in the NATO context. The goalis to develop a scalable and flexible underwater communications architecture capable of supportingthe integration of networked robotic Maritime Unmanned Systems (MUS) into military operationsacross the warfare areas, with an emphasis on formalizing this architecture through the NATOScientific duties include the following:
• Be able to perform, decompose and coordinate the scientific work for more junior staff and other function on the activities developed under these topics;
• Propose (internally and to external sponsoring programs) and perform specialist research and development on all these themes, receiving guidelines from the Project Leader and
• Plan and execute simulated and field (at sea) trials and demonstrations;• Plan and conduct experimentation including theoretical and data analysis, properly
documenting and reporting all steps of the work;• Document the performed work in technical and scientific Centre reports, short papers,
refereed scientific journals and internal/external presentations;• Interact with national and international scientific establishments in order to remain abreast
of the latest technical and scientific principles and practices on these matters.• Management activities may include:

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o Responsibility for small teams dedicated to theoretical and experimental studies in thetopics above, distributing workload and providing basic problem solving;
o Coordinate teams carrying experimental work at sea, on board the research vessels orthrough the Centre reach-back facilities;
o Delivery of results according to the CMRE Programme of Work rules and quality controlregarding scientific content work package deliverables within these topic areas;
• Coordinate the work of established and senior scientists;• Manage grants, customers and projects;• Organize full conferences and workshops;• Define a cohesive and long-term program of work with a solid vision;• Manage financial aspects of the project.
3. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND ADDITIONAL DUTIESa. Flexibility ClauseThe incumbent may be required to perform other related duties even in other parts of theb. Deployment/TravelThe incumbent may be required to perform his/her duties onboard Centre or chartered vessels. Theincumbent may be required to undertake TDY assignments within and outside NATO boundaries.c. CertificationThe incumbent may be required to obtain a fit-for-sea certificate in line with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and International Labour Organization (ILO) standards before taking up duty.4. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONSa. Education/Professional experience
• Ph.D. in physics, mathematics, engineering or related field with a specific focus in underwater communications and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Alternatively a M.Sc. degree in physics, mathematics, engineering or related field with a specific focus in underwater communications may be accepted and at least minimum 8 yearsof relevant experience.
Qualified candidates will meet the following essential qualifications:• Sound experience in signal processing techniques in application to digital
underwater communications.• Sound knowledge and experience of network engineering and technologies relevant to
the maritime domain.

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• Solid knowledge and scientific experience in physics, mathematics, engineering orrelated field, demonstrated by more than 10 scientific and technical publications in the fieldof underwater communications.
• Experience in proposing and conducting scientific project work within a multinational environment and interacting with research sponsoring agencies, demonstrated through successful proposal submissions and projects participation.
• Experience in the scientific supervisory role including resource and budget management.• A strong track record of publications in the field of underwater communications in the last
5 years evidenced by appropriate objective quantitative metrics (e.g. google scholar orscopus indexes).
b. Language RequirementsA thorough knowledge of one of the two NATO languages, both written and spoken, is essential andsome knowledge of the other is desirable.NOTE: Most of the work of CMRE is conducted in the English language.5. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSA subset of the following experience and education requirements is desirable:
• Project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2)• Documented experience in managing scientific projects• Demonstrated ability to obtain funding for new research activities• Experience to work with Navys and/or Defence organizations• Knowledge of standardization initiatives and procedures• Internationally recognised member of his scientific community of interest
6. ATTRIBUTES/COMPETENCIESThe ideal candidate should:
• Produce new ideas, approaches or insights, a range of solutions to problems and seekopportunities for organizational improvement.
• Be able to adapt to changing circumstances in the working environment and in the business.Makes prompt, clear decisions and takes responsibility for actions, projects and people.

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• Show evidence of clear analytical thinking and should rapidly learn and manage knowledgeeffectively.
• Speak clearly and fluently, express opinions, information and key points of an argumentclearly, make presentations and undertakes public speaking with skill and confidence. Writeclearly, succinctly and correctly.
• Demonstrate an interest in understanding of others. Adapt to the team and build team spirit.• Establish good relationships with customers and staff.• Build wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization. Relates
well to people at all levels.• Provide staff with a clear direction; sets appropriate standards of behaviour, delegates work
appropriately and fairly, motivates and empowers others, provides staff with developmentopportunities and coaching.
This scientific post has a direct impact on the work and objectives of the CMRE. The incumbent will be responsible for on-time high-quality delivery of research outcomes (reports, publications internal documents). Individual credibility, scientific quality and professional connections will directlycontribute to maintaining and enhancing CMRE credibility and reputation and lead to the creation of new opportunities.The incumbent's scientific expertise will support research and development in a scientific domain that is considered strategic for CMRE and NATO. In cases where the Scientist is assigned to coordinate a specific work-package, project or sub-project, the incumbent will be responsible for the efficient management of the resources allocated.All CMRE personnel are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the current NATO Codeof Conduct agreed by the North Atlantic Council (NAC), and thus display the core values of integrity, impartiality, loyalty, accountability, and professionalism.7. REMARKSThe duties are mostly performed in an office/laboratory environment, but staff may be required towork on-board a vessel.___________________________About Us:The Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) is part of the NATO Science andTechnology Organization (STO). The mission of the STO is to help position both national and NATOscience and technology investments as a strategic enabler and technology advantage for the defence

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and security posture of NATO Allies and partners. The Centre conducts scientific research andtechnology development and delivers innovative field-tested S&T solutions to address the defence and security needs of the Alliance. CMRE has more than 60 years of experience and has produced acadre of leaders in ocean science, modelling and simulation, acoustics and other disciplines, as well as producing critical results and understanding that have been built into the operational concepts of NATO and the Nations.What we offer:
• Salary (Pay Basis): 7,319.21 (EUR) Monthly**Salary value as per 2024. Subject to future adjustments in accordance with North Atlantic
• Grade ABCL grade A3/NATO grade G17• A world class research facility located in the sea port of La Spezia, Italy supported by two
specialised research vessels.• An exciting place in which to work situated at an ideal location, the port of La Spezia, Italy,
enabling synergy with regional and global academic institutes and industry.• Salary and conditions of employment will be in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel
Regulations (NCPR), which includes a rewarding salary and a comprehensive system ofallowances, supplements and insurances to support families and, in case of expatriated staff,offers an interesting "expatriate" package.
• A generous annual leave and, (where eligible) home leave.• The successful candidate will be offered a three years' definite duration contract which may
be renewed for subsequent periods subject to business needs, satisfactory performance andthe need to rotate skills and talent within the Organization.
• Applicants who prove to be competent for the post but who are not successful in thiscompetition may be offered an appointment to another post of a similar nature, which mightbecome vacant in the near future, albeit at the same or a lower grade, provided they meetthe necessary requirements.
Our recruitment process:
• Please note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member countries.• Applications (including the most relevant publications, the diplomas - stating the highest level
of education - and a CV) for this vacancy are to be submitted using the E-recruitment system;• Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance (provided by the national
Authorities of the selected candidate) and approval of the candidate's medical file by the CMRE Medical Adviser.
Additional information:

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• CMRE values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting andretaining a diverse and talented workforce. We welcome applications of nationals from allMember States and strongly encourage women to apply.
• Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote goodgovernance through ongoing efforts in their work.
For more information on how to apply:How to apply for posts within NATO6 tips to apply for posts within NATONOTE:NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared, in whole or in part, bymeans 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 applicationsprepared, in whole or in part, by means of such generative or creative AI applications may berejected without further consideration at NATO's sole discretion, and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate.HOW TO APPLY:
Applications are to be submitted using the NATO Talent Acquisition Program (NTAP)Applications submitted by other means are not accepted. NTAP allows adding attachments. Essentialinformation must be included in the application form. Particular attention should be given toEducation and Experience section. Each question should be answered completely. Expressions suchas "please see annex / enclosed document" or invitations to follow links to personal webpages are not acceptable and will be disregarded. All answers should be in English preferably, or French.
NATO Body: Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE)Schedule: Full-timeApplication Deadline: 11 August 2024Salary (Pay Basis): 7,319.21 EUR (Monthly)

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