Scientist (Quantum)
Pubblicato il 03-10-2026 - NATO - OTAN in La Spezia
Description1. POST CONTEXTThis 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 DUTIESThe incumbent will:· 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