Scientist (Quantum)

NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
Job Description - Scientist (Quantum) )
Scientist (Quantum) -
NATO Body
Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE)
Schedule
Full-time
Application Deadline
02-Oct-2026, 9:59:00 PM
Salary (Pay Basis)
Grade NATO Grade G15
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 diff