
Researcher
Category | Grade:Professional | G-20Deadline:30 Aug 2026Job ID:261050Synced on:23 Jul 2026
Overview
Leads NATO Defence College research on Alliance partnerships and Middle East, North Africa and Gulf security, designing methodologies, analysing regional political dynamics, publishing policy-relevant studies, supporting senior-course teaching and convening academic events and engagement visits that inform NATO leaders.
Languages
Required: English
Desired: Arabic or French
Job Areas
- Research, Science & Academia
- Peace, Security & Political Affairs
Minimum Experience
8 years
Salary
EUR 8,412.64 / monthly
Responsibilities
- Develop a research agenda on NATO partnerships and Middle East and North Africa security
- Design research methods and analyse regional political and security developments
- Publish academic papers, policy reports and technical course documentation
- Present findings through lectures, conferences, seminars and policy debates
- Organise research events and conduct academic engagement visits across the region
Requirements
- Doctorate in international relations, political science or a related discipline
- At least eight years of relevant international security, defence or foreign-affairs experience
- Proven research and publication record on Middle East, Mediterranean or Gulf security
- English at NATO SLP 4444
- Nationality of a NATO member country
Skills
Security-policy researchPolitical analysisResearch designAcademic publishingPolicy writingConference speakingEvent organisation
Tools
Microsoft Office
Additional info
- Limited-duration research appointment with travel and occasional work outside normal hours