The Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn in Naples is announcing a public competition for a Level I Technologist Manager: a full-time, fixed-term position of 24 months, extendable, as part of the EMBRC_UP DeEPInAct project. The official deadline is October 8, 2026. This is a management-level position within a public research institution, with responsibilities related to the management of a research infrastructure, as part of a European/regional marine cooperation and infrastructure program.
What is it about
The call for applications is for a Level I Technologist Manager, a managerial position responsible for coordinating and managing the research infrastructure. This opportunity is part of EMBRC_UP DeEPInAct, a project aimed at strengthening research infrastructure and services in marine biology and related technologies. This position is reserved primarily for volunteers from the Armed Forces, subject to availability of suitable positions, and will be offered on a full-time, fixed-term contract.
The professional figure
A Research Technologist is a professional figure within a public institution who assumes managerial responsibilities for the research infrastructure. Typical activities include: supervision and coordination of technical and human resources employed in the infrastructure, planning maintenance and development of new technologies or services, monitoring implementation schedules, managing budgets and funds, and liaising with researchers, project partners, and external stakeholders. While this is a general description, the call for applications specifies that the role is geared towards operational and management support for scientific research infrastructures.
Main requirements
The official text describes a public competition based on examination and qualifications for the hiring of a Technologist Manager, professional level I. Reserves are available for volunteers from the Armed Forces, subject to exhaustion of eligible positions. The contract is full-time and fixed-term for 24 months, with the possibility of extension up to 36 months based on funding and the organization's needs. Location: Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Naples (Campania Region). Salary is not specified in the documents consulted; for details on salary and pay scale, please consult the official announcement.
Contract, headquarters and positions
Positions: 1. Location: Naples, Campania. Contract type: full-time, 24-month fixed-term contract, extendable to 36 months. Applications open on September 28, 2026, at 16:30 PM; closing date is October 8, 2026, at 23:59 PM. Applications can be submitted through the INPA Recruitment Portal.
How the selection works
The procedure involves a public competition divided into two phases: a qualifications assessment and an interview. Furthermore, the availability of funding and compatibility with the EMBRC_UP DeEPInAct project timeline will be assessed. In practice, candidates will be evaluated both on the basis of their qualifications and through an interview to assess their managerial and technical skills required to manage the research infrastructure. The complete list of documents required and the evaluation criteria are included in the specific call for applications.
Deadline and how to apply
Official deadline: October 8, 2026, at 23:59 PM. Applications open: September 28, 2026, at 16:30 PM. Applications must be submitted through the INPA Recruitment Portal. To participate, you must meet the requirements indicated in the call for applications and upload the required documents to the online platform. Access to the Portal requires an INPA account, and if this is your first registration, the procedure will guide you through creating your credentials and completing the form.
What to check before submitting your application
Before applying, be sure to consult the official announcement for specific admission requirements (qualifications, any qualifications, or permits). The official text states that this is an "exam and qualifications" for a position as a Manager Technologist and that part of the selection process is open to volunteers from the Armed Forces. Pay attention to the deadlines, submission times, and instructions on the INPA portal for uploading documents: the required diploma or degree, CV, references, or publications may be among the required documents. Salary information is not provided in the text; for salary information, contact the institution or consult the official announcement. Finally, carefully read the extension conditions and financial coverage of the EMBRC_UP DeEPInAct project to assess compatibility with any time constraints in the contract.
