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Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation

VACANCY NOTICE

AI/ML Scientist

NATO Body: Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE)

Schedule: Full-time

Application Deadline: 03 May 2024

Salary (Pay Basis): 5,939.03 EUR (Monthly)

Grade NATO SSS Grade G15 (ABCL A2)

Clearance Level NS

Appointment will be subject to receipt of a NATO SECRET security clearance (provided by the national

Authorities of the selected candidate) and approval of the candidate's medical file by the CMRE

Medical Adviser.

Are you a professional with a strong background in machine learning and artificial intelligence? Do

you have proficiency in programming languages such as MATLAB, Python or C++ for scientific

programming and prototyping? Do you enjoy working in a challenging international environment?

If so, CMRE is looking for you

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-leading 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.

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The Division leads the development of CMRE's scientific strategy and through its capability in ocean

sensing, numerical modelling, big data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), data fusion, signal

processing, and autonomy, delivers the Centre's S&T goals while maintaining CMRE's reputation

within the scientific community.

The Research Division is organized around the five programmes below:

1. Antisubmarine Warfare (ASW)

2. Autonomous Naval Mine Warfare (ANMW)

3. Climate Change and Security (CCAS)

4. Data & Environmental Knowledge and Operational Effectiveness (D-EKOE)

5. Maritime Unmanned Systems Enablers (MUSE)

This position is within the Autonomous Naval Mine Warfare (ANMW) team and contributes to ANMW

programme of work.

2. PRINCIPAL DUTIES

We are seeking for a talented AI/ML research scientist to join our team in the Research Department

at CMRE. This role requires a strong research background and expertise in statistical learning, artificial

intelligence and machine learning fields. The incumbent will be tasked to design, develop, implement

and test state-of-the-art algorithms to solve complex problems including object recognition, path

planning, automatic situational awareness or beamforming using extensive and heterogeneous

datasets. The incumbent will be part of a multi-disciplinary research team including scientists, data

engineers, roboticists and software engineers and will be expected to exchange his/her professional

expertise with the team to contribute to prototyping advanced systems demonstrating next

generation performance and capabilities in the maritime defence domain.

Detailed duties:

• Support the ANMW programme of work in the investigation and development of innovative

and cutting edge scientific research ideas in the area of Machine Learning, Artificial

Intelligence and Information Fusion.

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• Develop and implement advanced and novel algorithms and models to combine, fuse,

synthesize and classify heterogeneous sensor or contextual data.

• Develop rigorous mathematical understanding/interpretation of the developed algorithms

and assess their performance.

• Collaborate with researchers and domain experts to identify research questions and design

experiments to address them.

• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in statistical learning, machine learning, data

fusion and related fields, and apply relevant methodologies to research projects.

• Participate in interdisciplinary research teams and contribute to research proposals and

publications, both internal (CMRE reports) and external (peer-reviewed scientific

publications).

• Present research findings at conferences, workshops, and internal meetings.

• Support the organization and execution of NATO workshops and conferences.

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 his/her duties onboard Centre or chartered vessels. The

incumbent may be required to undertake TDY assignments within and outside NATO boundaries.

4. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

a. Professional/Experience

• Proven background and expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence.

• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to innovate.

• Extensive knowledge and experience in machine learning methods such as Deep / Adversarial

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• Proficiency in programming languages such as MATLAB, Python or C++ for scientific

programming and prototyping. Proficient in the use of machine learning libraries and

• Solid understanding of research methodologies and experimental design.

b. Education/Training

• A minimum requirement of a Ph.D. in Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics,

Mathematics, or a related field plus two years' experience of a scientific degree at a nationally

recognised/certified University with a focus on machine learning and artificial intelligence.

OR

• Alternatively, a MSc degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a

related field plus five years of experience at a nationally recognised/certified University with

a focus on machine learning and artificial intelligence.

c. Language Requirements

A thorough knowledge of one of the two NATO languages (English and French), both written and

spoken, is essential and some knowledge of the other is desirable.

NOTE: Most of the work of CMRE is conducted in the English language.

5. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge in acoustics and underwater acoustics.

• Knowledge of subjects relating to autonomous maritime vehicles such as robotics,

perception, tracking, automatic target recognition, cooperative behaviours, human-machine

interfaces, navigation, signal and image processing, modelling and simulation, acoustic

sensors.

• Publication record in peer-reviewed conferences or journals.

• Experience working in multi-disciplinary and international environments.

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6. ATTRIBUTES/COMPETENCIES

The successful candidate possess the following competencies / personal attributes:

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written – able to communicate at all levels;

• Innovative and driven. Offers innovating and original ideas; applies specialist and detailed

technical expertise; uses technology to achieve work objectives; develops job knowledge and

expertise (theoretical and practical) through continual professional development;

• Very good interpersonal skills. Solicits inputs and encourages others; Shows respect for the

views and contributions of other team members; consults others and shares information and

expertise with them; builds team spirit and reconciles conflict; adapts to the team and fits in

well.

• Proactive: Plans most of the daily work details under some regular supervision and given

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

All CMRE personnel are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the current NATO Code

of Conduct agreed by the North Atlantic Council (NAC), and thus display the core values of integrity,

impartiality, loyalty, accountability, and professionalism.

7. REMARKS

The duties are mostly performed in an office environment, but staff may be required to work on

board a vessel.

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About Us:

The Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) is part of the NATO Science and

Technology Organization (STO). The mission of the STO is to help position both national and NATO

science and technology investments as a strategic enabler and technology advantage for the defence

and security posture of NATO Allies and partners. The Centre conducts scientific research and

technology development and delivers innovative field-tested S&T solutions to address the defence

and security needs of the Alliance. CMRE has more than 60 years of experience and has produced a

cadre of leaders in ocean science, modelling and simulation, acoustics and other disciplines, as well

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as producing critical results and understanding that have been built into the operational concepts of

NATO and the Nations.

What we offer:

• Salary (Pay Basis): 5, EUR) Monthly*

*Salary value as per 2024. Subject to future adjustments in accordance with North Atlantic

• Grade ABCL grade A2 / NATO grade G15

• A world class research facility located in the sea port of La Spezia, Italy supported by two

specialised research vessels.

• An exciting place in which to work situated at an ideal location, the port of La Spezia, Italy,

enabling synergy with regional and global academic institutes and industry.

• Salary and conditions of employment will be in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel

Regulations (NCPR), which includes a rewarding salary and a comprehensive system of

allowances, supplements and insurances to support families and, in case of expatriated

staff, offers an interesting "expatriate" package.

• A generous annual leave and, (where eligible) home leave.

• The successful candidate will be offered a three years' definite duration contract which may

be renewed for subsequent periods subject to business needs, satisfactory performance and

the need to rotate skills and talent within the Organization.

• Applicants who prove to be competent for the post but who are not successful in this

competition may be offered an appointment to another post of a similar nature, which

might become vacant in the near future, albeit at the same or a lower grade, provided they

meet the necessary requirements.

Our recruitment process:

• Please note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member countries.

• Applications (including the most relevant publications, the diplomas - stating the highest level

of education - and a CV) for this vacancy are to be submitted using the E-recruitment system;

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• Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance (provided by the national

Authorities of the selected candidate) and approval of the candidate's medical file by the

CMRE Medical Adviser.

Additional information:

• CMRE values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and

retaining a diverse and talented workforce. We welcome applications of nationals from all

Member States and strongly encourage women to apply.

• Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good

governance through ongoing efforts in their work.

For more information on how to apply:

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NOTE:

NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared, in whole or in part, by

means of generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools, including and without limitation to chatbots,

such as Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (Chat GPT), or other language generating tools.

NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications

prepared, in whole or in part, by means of such generative or creative AI applications may be

rejected without further consideration at NATO's sole discretion, and NATO reserves the right to

take further steps in such cases as appropriate.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications are to be submitted using the NATO Talent Acquisition Program (NTAP)

Applications submitted by other means are not accepted. NTAP allows adding attachments. Essential

information must be included in the application form. Particular attention should be given to

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Education and Experience section. Each question should be answered completely. Expressions such

as "please see annex / enclosed document" or invitations to follow links to personal webpages are

not acceptable and will be disregarded. All answers should be in English preferably, or French.

• NATO Body: Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE)
• Schedule: Full-time
• Application Deadline: 03 May 2024
• Salary (Pay Basis): 5,939.03 EUR (Monthly)