Visiting Researcher Programme

Science and Technology Organization Centre for Maritime Research and ExperimentationVACANCY NOTICECMRE Visiting Researcher Programme (240432)NATO Body: Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE)Schedule: Full-timeApplication Deadline: 7 April 2024Grade and Salary:• Research Fellow (G2): 3,110.47 Euro (EUR) MonthlyClearance Level NSThe Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) is part of the NATOScience and Technology Organization (STO).The mission of the STO is to help position both national and NATO science andtechnology investments as a strategic enabler and technology advantage for thedefence and security posture of NATO Allies and partners.The Centre conducts scientific research and technology development and deliversinnovative field-tested ST solutions to address the defence and security needs of theAlliance.CMRE has more than 60 years of experience and has produced a cadre of leaders inocean science, modelling and simulation, acoustics and other disciplines, as well asproducing critical results and understanding that have been built into the operationalconcepts of NATO and the Nations.POST DESCRIPTIONLocation: La Spezia, Italy, 80 Km north of Pisa, on the Gulf of La SpeziaThe CMRE Visiting Researcher Programme (VRP) offers the best and brighteststudents, university researchers and practicing professionals from NATO nations theopportunity to participate in a dynamic laboratory on the beautiful west coast of Italy,conducting research on subjects of interest to both the researcher and toNATO.
Visiting Researchers will have access to CMRE equipment, facilities, and Science and Technology Organization Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentationdata, and will gain practical experience through collaboration with CMRE scientistsand engineers.Applications are currently being accepted and will be periodically consideredfor existing project requirements.Visiting Researchers (VR) fall into three categories:1.
Research Interns (RI) must be full time undergraduate students.
RI will receive30% of a G11 monthly salary.
Research Interns are responsible for arrangingtheir own health and accident insurance.2.
Research Fellows (RF) must hold a University Degree (Bachelor's or Master'sDegree), but do not meet the qualifications as VS.RF will receive the equivalentof a G2 monthly salary.
Research Fellows are responsible for arranging theirown health and accident insurance.3.
Visiting Scientists (VS) must hold a Ph.D. and possess at least 2 years postPh.D.
work experience in the field.
Alternatively, a graduate degree andminimum 4 years' work experience in the field will be considered ascommensurate experience.
VS will receive the equivalent of a G11 monthlysalary.
Visiting Scientists are responsible for arranging their own health andSuccessful candidates will contribute to CMRE's core competencies and currentprojects.
CMRE's core competencies include:• Sensors and signal processing• Ocean observation and prediction• Operations research of complex systems• Remote sensing and adaptive sampling Science and Technology Organization Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation• Information theory• Autonomy and collective intelligence• AI• Computer Science• ITCurrent research programmes based on these competencies include autonomousmine countermeasures, cooperative anti-submarine warfare, data and environmentalknowledge and operational effectiveness, and maritime security.
Applicants areencouraged to familiarize themselves with the technical content of the Centre's currentresearch efforts, and tailor their applications accordingly.Please find the latest annual report at the following link:https://www.cmre.nato.int/research/publications/technical-reports/specialpublications/1701-cmre-ar-2022Notwithstanding the above mentioned core competencies, in 2024 CMRE is lookingmore specifically for experts in the following research areas/topics:• Underwater acoustics and communications• Maritime situational awareness and Critical Underwater Infrastructure protection• Climate Change impacts on the defence sector in a multi-domain context• Quantum related technologies in the maritime sectorNotes to Applicants• VR fall within the category of Consultants and chapter XVI of NATO CPRsregulates them.
https://www.cmre.nato.int/research/publications/technical-reports/special-publications/1701-cmre-ar-2022 https://www.cmre.nato.int/research/publications/technical-reports/special-publications/1701-cmre-ar-2022 Science and Technology Organization Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation• VR assignments will last a minimum of 90 consecutive days and may beextended by one further period not exceeding 90 days.
On a case-by-casebasis, assignments shorter than 3 months may be accepted.• VR will receive paid travel to and from their place of residence to the CMRE inaccordance with NATO travel rules, unless the assignment is less than 30• VR are reminded that it is their responsibility to investigate with their appropriateAuthorities in their home country whether a VISA is required for them to workin Italy and for their family members to join them in Italy.• VR salaries are not exempted from taxation, therefore, VR are responsible todeclare their stipends received from CMRE to the appropriate FiscalAuthorities, as required by legislation.• VR 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 andaccidents on duty for the whole period at CMRE.• VR will be required to sign a statement understanding that all proprietary rightsin any work carried out under the VRP shall be vested in the organisation.
Theywill also be required to participate in a security briefing upon arrival.Application ProcedureApplicants should submit their applications through TALEO, and they may proposetheir own topic of research for consideration when aligning candidate interests withCMRE project requirements.Application is limited to nationals of NATO member states: Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria,Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, NorthThe Netherlands, Turkey, United Kingdom and United States.
Science and Technology Organization Centre for Maritime Research and ExperimentationCandidates must be at least 21 years old to enter the Visiting Researcher Programme.On a case-by-case basis, participation to the VRP may require the researcher to obtaina NATO Secret security clearance certificate or interim clearance issued by theresearcher's country of origin prior to arrival.Our recruitment process:• Please note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATOmember countries.• Applications (including the most relevant publications, the diplomas - stating thehighest level of education - and a CV) for this vacancy are to be submitted usingthe E-recruitment system;• Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance (provided by thenational Authorities of the selected candidate) and approval of the candidate'smedical file by the CMRE Medical Adviser.Additional information:• CMRE values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed torecruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce.
We welcomeapplications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encouragewomen to apply.• Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promotegood governance 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: Science and Technology Organization Centre for Maritime Research and ExperimentationNATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared, inwhole or in part, by means of generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools,including and without limitation to chatbots, such as Chat Generative Pretrained Transformer (Chat GPT), or other language generating tools.
NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools.
Allapplications prepared, in whole or in part, by means of such generative orcreative AI applications may be rejected without further consideration at NATO'ssole discretion, and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such casesas 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 addingattachments.
Essential information must be included in the application form.
Particularattention should be given to Education and Experience section.
Each question shouldbe answered completely.
Expressions such as "please see annex / encloseddocument" or invitations to follow links to personal webpages are not acceptable andwill be disregarded.
All answers should be in English preferably, or French.
NATO Body: Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE)Schedule: Full-timeApplication Deadline: 7 April 2024Grade and Salary:? Research Fellow (G2): 3,110.47 Euro (EUR) MonthlyNotes to ApplicantsApplication Procedure #J-18808-Ljbffr