Data Scientist

NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence in Riga, Latvia is looking for a full-time, on-site Data Scientist who combines social science expertise with cutting-edge AI skills and is excited to run experiments, uncover insights, and address complex challenges in the information environment.

The Role & Environment: The Data Scientist will work within the Technical and Scientific Development Branch. The main functions of the Branch are to develop audience characterization tools, analyze the digital information environment, including social media platforms, detect foreign information manipulation and interference, generate actionable recommendations for NATO Allies and NATO structures, support research on human behavior and resilience, process data flows, and establish and maintain networks among subject-matter experts.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee the research of social media, big data analyses, and projects within the strategic communication context.
• Turn data into information and information into insight.
• Develop and implement data collection systems that optimize efficiency and quality of data.
• Identify, analyse and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.
• Design and implement advanced data analysis methods, develop scalable tools and predictive models, and integrate them into research workflows to support evidence-based decision-making and strategic analysis.
• Manage and plan project timelines and budgets.
• Support the delivery of the Centre’s courses and seminars.

Key requirements:

• Master’s Degree in computer science or related discipline.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in programming, data science, machine learning, and related areas.
• Technical expertise in data models, database design development, data mining segmentation techniques.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in conducting research projects on an international level.
• Fluency in Python computer languages.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced English language proficiency (C1/C2 level), as it is the primary working language of the organization.
• A citizen of a NATO member country.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to work in a diverse, international team at the heart of NATO's Strategic Communications efforts.
• On-site full-time opportunity with long-term career stability.
• Health insurance and other health supporting benefits.
• Gross salary 6574 EUR.

How to apply:

Applications are accepted via LinkedIn or by email. If applying by email, please send your CV highlighting relevant experience along with a motivation letter describing why you would be a great fit for the role to [email protected] by May 24, 2026.

Note: Appointment to this position is subject to the successful completion of a national security clearance process. Applicants must be citizens of a NATO member country.