Visiting Researcher Programme; VRP

Position: Visiting Researcher Programme (VRP)
Location: Laspezia

Applications are currently being accepted and will be considered on a monthly basis for existing project requirements
POST CONTEXT
The Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) is an organization of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), 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 CMRE Visiting Researcher Programme is designed to support the Research Division (RD) and the Engineering and Information Technology Division (EITD) in developing their programme of work. The Programme offers the best and brightest students and university researchers from NATO nations the opportunity to participate in a dynamic, scientific team, conducting research on subjects of interest to both the researcher and to NATO.

Researchers will have access to CMRE equipment, facilities, and data, and will gain practical experience through collaboration with CMRE scientists and engineers.
Applications are currently being accepted and will be periodically considered for existing project requirements.
Successful candidates will contribute to CMRE's core competencies and current projects. CMRE's core competencies include:

Underwater acoustics
Underwater Robotics
Seismic acoustic
Sensors and signal processing
Ocean observation and prediction
Operations research of complex systems
Remote sensing and adaptive sampling
Underwater communication engineering
Ocean and marine engineering
Unmanned underwater and aerial vehicles (sensors, payloads, platforms)
Information theory
Cognitive science
Autonomy and collective intelligence
AI
Climate change and Security
Compact fuel cell power modules (robots and drones)
Virtual reality
Data exploitation
Quantum Technology
Computer Science
Cybersecurity
System Administration
Cloud computing
Networking
Modelling and Simulation
IT support/Helpdesk

Current research programmes based on these competencies include autonomous mine countermeasures, cooperative anti‑submarine warfare, data and environmental knowledge and operational effectiveness, and maritime security. Applicants are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the technical content of the Centre's current research efforts, and tailor their applications accordingly.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

University Degree (Bachelor's or Master's Degree) in a related field.
English SLP 3333.

Notes to Applicants

Research Fellows fall within the category of Consultants and chapter XVI of NATO CPRs regulates them.
Research Fellows' assignments will last a minimum of 90 consecutive days and may be extended by one further period not exceeding 90 days. On a case‑by‑case basis, assignments shorter than 3 months may be accepted.
Research Fellows will receive paid travel to and from their place of residence to the CMRE in accordance with NATO travel rules, unless the assignment is less than 30 consecutive calendar days.
Research Fellows are reminded that it is their responsibility to investigate with their appropriate Authorities in their home country whether a VISA is required for them to work in Italy and for their family members to join them in Italy. The related costs will not be covered by CMRE.
Research Fellows salaries are not exempted from taxation, therefore, they are responsible to declare their salaries received from CMRE to the appropriate Fiscal Authorities, as required by legislation.
Research Fellows are not automatically insured for accidents (to include accidents on duty), health problems or other risks, therefore, insurance coverage is mandatory. They need to provide evidence of insurance coverage for illness, accidents and accidents on duty for the whole period earch Fellows will be required to sign a statement understanding that all proprietary rights in any work carried out under the VRP shall be vested in the organisation.

They will also be required to participate in a security briefing upon arrival.
Research Fellows' Salary: 3,079.45 (EUR) Monthly.
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