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Researcher

NATORome, Italy
Category | Grade:Professional | G-20Deadline:30 Aug 2026Job ID:261050Synced on:23 Jul 2026
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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

  1. Research, Science & Academia
  2. 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