Scientist (Quantum)

Scientist (Quantum)-261442

Primary Location

Italy-La Spezia

NATO Body

Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE)

Schedule

Full-time

Application Deadline

02-Oct-2026, 9:59:00 PM

Salary (Pay Basis)

5,879.80Euro (EUR) Monthly

Grade NATO Grade G15

Description

1. POST CONTEXT

This is a position within the Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE), an organization of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

CMRE is an established, world-class scientific research and experimentation facility that organizes and conducts scientific research and technology development, centred on the maritime domain, delivering innovative and field tested Science & Technology (S&T) solutions to address defence and security needs of the Alliance.

The position is within the Research Division (RD) which is responsible for identifying, developing and delivering Science & Technology (S&T) solutions to the needs of the Alliance in the maritime domain.

The Division leads the development of CMRE’s scientific strategy and through its capability in ocean sensing, numerical modelling, big data analytics, artificial intelligence and autonomy, delivers the Centre's S&T goals while maintaining CMRE’s reputation within the scientific community.

The Research Division is comprised of the five following Branches:

• Antisubmarine Warfare (ASW)
• Autonomous Naval Mine Warfare (ANMW)
• Environmental Knowledge and Operational Effectiveness (EKOE) & Climate Change (CC)
• Data Knowledge and Operational Effectiveness (DKOE)
• Maritime Unmanned Systems Enablers (MUSE)

This position is within the Maritime Unmanned Systems Enablers (MUSE) team and contributes to MUSE Programme of Work (PoW).

2. PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Support the programme of work in the investigation of Quantum Science and Technology (QST) impact on the Alliance capabilities, with a focus on the maritime domain.
• Execute research activity in support of the MUSE Programme on the definition of security scenarios in different situations, including but not limited to Quantum optics and photonics for communications, and Quantum Sensing (imaging).
• Author scientific articles to be published in international peer-reviewed journals and/or internal reports.
• Contribute to the organization and execution of NATO workshops and conferences; participate to Multi-National Projects as relevant in the field of QST.
• Work closely as required with CMRE projects outside the MUSE Programme, in particular Climate Change and Security, Anti-Submarine Warfare and Data-Environmental Knowledge and Operational Effectiveness.

3. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND ADDITIONAL DUTIES

a. Flexibility Clause

The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties as directed.

All other related duties should correspond with the required competencies for the job.

b. Deployment/Travel

The incumbent may be required to perform their duties onboard Centre or chartered vessels. The incumbent may be required to undertake TDY assignments within and outside NATO boundaries.

c. Certification

The incumbent needs to hold a fit for sea certificate in line with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and International Labour Organization (ILO) standards before taking up duty.

4. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

a. Professional/Experience

• Demonstrated expertise in QST applications in the underwater/maritime domain, applied to security or defence sciences;
• Proven work experience in QST experimental activities in recognised laboratories and in field, within research institutions or international organizations, focused on Quantum communications and Quantum photonics;
• Proven work experience in free-space/underwater Quantum optics within research institutions or international organizations;
• Solid understanding of research methodologies and experimental designs;
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills;
• Strong communication skills to present complex research findin