Scientist (Climate Change)

Analyses climate data and future operating environments to support NATO climate-change and security research. The role contributes scientific evidence, reports, exercises and stakeholder work for defence planning across military domains.

Department: Research Division

• Investigate climate-change impacts on NATO defence across military domains
• Assess future climate effects using global and regional climate models
• Prepare studies on NATO defence in future operating environments, including the Arctic
• Revise internal reports and contribute to peer-reviewed scientific publications
• Support NATO workshops, conferences, multinational projects and external funding proposals
• Lead or support table-top exercises and wargames focused on climate-change security scenarios
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary scientists, engineers and technicians on climate-security projects

• NATO member-country nationality
• MSc in climate sciences, atmospheric sciences, marine environmental sciences, physics, engineering, data science, defence studies or related field with at least 5 years post-MSc experience, or PhD in one of those fields with at least 2 years post-PhD related experience
• Scientist or analyst experience focused on application or analysis of climate data and projections
• Proven expertise in climate science and related disciplines, data science or engineering
• Research record evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and technical reports
• Proven experience in defence analysis, including modern military capabilities and problems
• Ability to work with standard software and operating systems
• Thorough knowledge of one NATO language, with English used for most CMRE work

• Salary: EUR 5,879.80 monthly as 2026 NATO pay basis
• Three-year definite-duration contract, renewable subject to business needs and performance
• Duties may include work aboard Centre or chartered vessels and temporary duty travel within and outside NATO boundaries
• Applications must include relevant publications, diplomas showing highest education level and a CV
• Appointment is subject to security clearance and medical-file approval