Kaunas University of Technology invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position. The role is suited for candidates with strong expertise in both theoretical and empirical healthcare management research, particularly for those with experience in topics related to hospital organizational resilience, as well as the resilience and wellbeing of healthcare teams and individual staff members.

This is a part-time position (0.5 FTE) offered on a fixed-term basis for 12 months, commencing in September 2026, with the possibility of extending the contract until the end of the project implementation period on 31 December 2027. The position carries an annual salary of EUR 23,500 gross.

Requirements for the Candidate

• A PhD in Caring Sciences/Health Sciences (such as Healthcare Management, Wealthcare studies, etc.).

• Applicants must have obtained the PhD in another institution than Kaunas University of Technology and no more than seven years before the start date of the fellowship.

• At least two international-level scientific papers (papers published in a scientific journals that are in the first, second or third quartile (Q1-Q3) of the relevant group of journals in the Web of Science (SSCI) or Elsevier Scopus database).

• Strong knowledge of qualitative research methods and experience working with MAXQDA.

• Experience with quantitative research methods is an advantage.

• Excellent spoken and written English, at least level C1.

• Swedish and/or Lithuanian language skills would be considered an advantage.
  

Main responsibilities

• Conduct cross-country qualitative data analysis of interviews and focus groups, and prepare two scientific publications targeting Q1–Q2 journals.

• Develop a quantitative survey questionnaire informed by the findings of the qualitative analysis.

• Participate in at least two international research conferences. Prepare project reports, deliverables, and milestones.

• Contribute to other tasks related to the project.
  

List of Required Application Documents

• A cover letter.

• A curriculum vitae (CV), including contact details for two academic referees.

• A copy of the PhD diploma.

• A list of publications.

• One representative work sample.

• A completed declaration confirming the availability of the mandatory competencies for the recognized researcher career stage.

• A completed application form.

Applicants are kindly requested to ensure that all application documents are completed and submitted in English.

Method of Application Submission and Deadline

All application materials must be submitted by email to cv@ktu.lt, with the subject line “Postdoctoral position”.

The deadline for submission of applications is 12 June 2026.

Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be conducted remotely in June 2026.

For further details regarding the position or application procedure, please contact Assoc. Prof. Neringa Gerulaitienė (neringa.gerulaitiene@ktu.lt).