ph3Job Context /h3 pPosition within the Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE), an organization of NATO. CMRE is a world‑class scientific research and experimentation facility that conducts science technology (ST) development centred on the maritime domain, delivering innovative solutions to address defence and security needs of the Alliance. /p h3Principal Duties /h3 pWe are looking for a talented scientist in climate change and security to join our team. The role requires a strong background and expertise in analysing climate data applied to the defence realm. The incumbent will be part of a multi‑disciplinary research team and will share expertise to assess the implication of climate change across all military domains. /p ul liSupport the programme of work investigating Climate Change (CC) impacts on the Alliance's defence in all military domains. /li liExecute research activity in support of the Climate Change and Security (CCS) Programme in strategic areas of NATO's operational environment, specifically: ul liLeverage climate data (including global and regional climate models) to assess impacts of future climate on the five military functional areas for the agevolazioni of NATO. /li liElaborate studies on NATO defence in future physical operating environments, including extreme regions such as the Arctic. /li /ul /li liRevise internal reports and contribute authoring scientific articles for publication in international peer‑reviewed journals. /li liSupport the organisation and execution of NATO workshops and conferences; establish multi‑national projects in the field of CC; develop proposals to secure external funding from national R D agencies, NATO multi‑national projects or European mechanisms. /li liLead or support the organisation of Table‑Top exercises (TTX) and wargames focused on CCS scenarios. /li liWork closely with other projects as required.



/li /ul h3Special Requirements and Additional Duties /h3 ul liFlexibility Clause: The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties as directed, provided they align with the required competencies for the job. /li liDeployment / Travel: The incumbent may be required to work onboard CMRE or chartered vessels, and may undertake TDY assignments within and outside NATO boundaries. /li /ul h3Essential Qualifications /h3 ul liProfessional / Experience: ul liProven expertise in climate science and related disciplines, data science or engineering. /li liResearch record evidenced by peer‑reviewed publications and technical reports. /li liProven experience in defence analysis, including knowledge of modern military capabilities and problems. /li liProven ability to work with standard software and operating systems (e.g. Linux, Windows, MS Office, Python, C/C++, MATLAB, R, SQL). /li /ul /li liEducation / Training: ul liMSc in climate sciences, atmospheric sciences, marine environmental sciences, physics, engineering, data science, defence studies, or related field, and at least 5 years post‑MSc experience as scientist or analyst focusing on climate data and projections. /li lior PhD in one of the same fields, and at least 2 years post‑PhD experience as scientist or analyst focusing on climate data and projections. /li /ul /li liLanguage Requirements: ul liProficient in one of the two NATO languages, both written and spoken; knowledge of the other language desirable.



/li /ul /li /ul h3Desirable Qualifications /h3 ul liA strong record of science publications and/or reports. /li liDemonstrated record of delivering high‑quality reports/research to customers. /li liExperience working in multi‑disciplinary environments with experts from other domains. /li liExperience working in international environments. /li liDemonstrated relationship‑building skills across defence‑related stakeholders. /li liExperience interacting with high‑level civilian and/or military decision makers. /li liExperience leading research projects. /li liExperience with analysis of large climate datasets. /li liExperience in statistical analysis and data visualization. /li liExperience working in cloud environment, using Pangeo and Jupyter notebooks. /li /ul h3Attributes / Competencies /h3 ul liExcellent communication skills, both oral and written – able to communicate at all levels. /li liVery good interpersonal skills; solicits input and encourages others. /li liInnovative, capable of thinking outside the box, and driven; always displaying sound judgement. /li liExcellent time management and organisational skills. /li /ul h3Benefits /h3 ul liSalary: €5,879.80 monthly (2026 value), subject to future adjustments. /li liGrade: ABCL grade A2 / NATO grade G15. /li liLocation: World‑class research facility in La Spezia, Italy, supported by two specialised research vessels. /li liComprehensive system of allowances, supplements and insurances in accordance with NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations. /li liGenerous annual leave and, where eligible, home leave. /li liThree‑year definite contract, renewable based on business needs, performance and talent rotation. /li /ul h3Equal Opportunity Diversity Statement /h3 pCMRE values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Scientist (Climate Change) (Italia)
🏢 Nato
📍 Italia