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Visiting Researcher Programme (VRP)

NATOLa Spezia,Italy
Position:Professional | G-2Deadline:31 Dec 2026 (107 days left)Job ID:260214Synced on:6 Jul 2026 (71 days ago)
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Pay and conditions

Salary

EUR 3,079 per month

Source: NATO Careers.

Job Description

Joins CMRE's visiting-researcher candidate pool to conduct collaborative science or engineering research using NATO facilities, equipment and data, contributing specialist analysis to maritime, autonomy, AI, cyber, ocean, modelling or related projects aligned with current programme needs.

Key Details

Department

Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE)

Position Details

Experience level

Early

Employment type

Full-time / Contractor

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

Bachelor's degree

Contract duration

90–180 days, with shorter assignments possible case by case

Work hours

Full-time

Language Requirements

Required

English

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Conduct an agreed research assignment aligned with CMRE project requirements
  • Contribute specialist analysis to maritime science, engineering or information-technology programmes
  • Collaborate with CMRE scientists and engineers using centre equipment, facilities and data
  • Produce research outputs that strengthen NATO's scientific and technical knowledge base
  • Participate in the CMRE and NATO science and technology research community

Role Requirements

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field
  • English proficiency at NATO SLP 3333
  • Nationality of a NATO member country
  • At least 21 years of age
  • Mandatory insurance coverage for illness, accidents and accidents on duty throughout the assignment

Skills

Additional Information

  • Applications form a candidate pool and are considered periodically against project requirements
  • Security clearance may be required case by case

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from NATO Careers, on 6 Jul 2026.