Faculty of Chemical Technology

Job vacancies

• Researcher | 0.75 FTE | Department of Polymer Chemistry and Technology

  Doctor of Science in the field of Natural Sciences, in the area of Chemistry (N003) (until 7 February 2019, in the field of Physical Sciences, in the area of Chemistry).

  Experience in research activities:

  • at least 5 years of research experience in the fields of synthesis, characterisation, and applications of organic semiconductors;
  • at least 7 international-level scientific articles on this topic published in journals indexed in the Web of Science database with an impact factor, at least 3 of which must have been published within the last 5 years;
  • experience in implementing research projects, carrying out R&D work, or providing services;
  • experience in preparing applications to attract external competitive funding;
  • experience in presenting research results at international or national conferences (at least 5).

  Language skills: Lithuanian (does not apply to foreign candidates) and English.

  Required level of English proficiency: C1.

  Knowledge of specific technologies:

  • synthesis of organic semiconductors, research of their properties, and their application in OLED device technologies;
  • expertise in robotic process automation and computational chemistry technologies for predicting the properties of future compounds;
  • application of theoretical modelling in the design of organic semiconductor structures.

  Work experience with specific equipment: experience working with UV/VIS absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy equipment to perform steady-state fluorescence and phosphorescence measurements.

  Additional required experience and competencies:

  • experience teaching modules in the fields of polymer materials engineering and polymer technology, and reviewing final degree projects of the students of the first and second cycle studies;
  • expert experience in the projects of national programmes and on the editorial boards of scientific journals;
  • experience supervising study projects and “Erasmus+” internships.

  Type of employment contract: fixed-term employment contract for a 5-year term.

  We offer:

  • opportunities for professional development: internal and external training, international seminars, fellowships;

  • base salary of 2,106 EUR (for a 0.75 FTE). Employees who meet the requirements for a higher category may receive an additional incentive from 245.7 EUR to 456.3 EUR;
  • wellness benefits: additional health insurance, partner discounts through Perks, the employee wellness programme Kaip tu, sport facilities, and additional motivational incentives.

  Documents to be submitted:

  • a free-form application for permission to participate in the competition (addressed to the Rector of KTU);
  • a curriculum vitae;
  • copies of higher education diplomas, diplomas of scientific degrees (if data about them is not available in KTU Human Resources System);
  • a description of academic activities for the position according to the science/artistic field: Natural Sciences, Technologies, Medicine and Health Sciences;
  • an activity plan for a period of five years;
  • a declaration about the mandatory competencies required for a Recognised Researcher;
  • a list of the published research and other works compiled by KTU Library or the candidates (if they do not work or study at KTU) and signed by the candidate. The candidates who are not KTU employees are required to submit a free-form list of their published scientific works, including full bibliographic descriptions and DOI (if any);
  • additional documents and material proving the candidate's research and pedagogical activities or qualification (at the candidate's discretion).

  The documents from candidates applying for a position should be submitted by email at zid@ktu.lt.

  The deadline for the submission of the documents is 10 December 2026.

  Equal Opportunity Statement: The Employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

• Researcher | 0.5 FTE | Department of Organic Chemistry

  Doctor of Science in the field of Natural Sciences, in the area of Chemistry (N003) (until 7 February 2019, in the field of Physical Sciences, in the area of Chemistry).

  Experience in research activities:

  • at least 5 years of research experience in the fields of synthesis, characterisation, and applications of organic semiconductors;
  • at least 7 international-level scientific articles on this topic published in journals indexed in the Web of Science database with an impact factor, at least 3 of which must have been published within the last 5 years;
  • experience in implementing research projects, carrying out R&D work, or providing services;
  • experience in preparing applications to attract external competitive funding;
  • experience in presenting research results at international or national conferences (at least 5).

  Experience in supervising the students’ final degree projects: final degree projects of the students of the first cycle studies in chemistry.

  Language skills: Lithuanian (does not apply to foreign candidates) and English.

  Required level of English proficiency: B2.

  Knowledge of specific technologies: knowledge of organic semiconductor synthesis and perovskite solar cell technology.

  Work experience with specific equipment: characterisation of solar cells (voltammetric characteristics, photoelectronic measurements) and fabrication (inert atmosphere chambers, layer formation by casting and thermal evaporation), as well as experience with equipment for characterising organic photoconductors (optical measurements, electrochemical measurements, spectroscopy).

  Additional required experience and competencies: preparation of national or international patent applications.

  Type of employment contract: fixed-term employment contract for a 5-year term.

  We offer:

  • opportunities for professional development: internal and external training, international seminars, fellowships;
  • base salary of 1,404 EUR (for a 0.5 FTE). Employees who meet the requirements for a higher category may receive an additional incentive from 245.7 EUR to 456.3 EUR;
  • wellness benefits: additional health insurance, partner discounts through Perks, the employee wellness programme Kaip tu, sport facilities, and additional motivational incentives.

  Documents to be submitted:

  • a free-form application for permission to participate in the competition (addressed to the Rector of KTU);
  • a curriculum vitae;
  • copies of higher education diplomas, diplomas of scientific degrees (if data about them is not available in KTU Human Resources System);
  • a description of academic activities for the position according to the science/artistic field: Natural Sciences, Technologies, Medicine and Health Sciences;
  • an activity plan for a period of five years;
  • a declaration about the mandatory competencies required for a Recognised Researcher;
  • a list of the published research and other works compiled by KTU Library or the candidates (if they do not work or study at KTU) and signed by the candidate. The candidates who are not KTU employees are required to submit a free-form list of their published scientific works, including full bibliographic descriptions and DOI (if any);
  • additional documents and material proving the candidate's research and pedagogical activities or qualification (at the candidate's discretion).

  The documents from candidates applying for a position should be submitted by email at zid@ktu.lt.

  The deadline for the submission of the documents is 10 December 2026.

  Equal Opportunity Statement: The Employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

• Senior Researcher | 0.5 FTE | Department of Organic Chemistry

  Doctor of Science in the field of Natural Sciences, in the area of Chemistry (N003) (until 7 February 2019, in the field of Physical Sciences, in the area of Chemistry).

  Experience in research activities:

  • at least 5 years of research experience in the synthesis and study of organic photoconductors intended for use in optoelectronic devices;
  • at least 10 international-level scientific articles on this topic published in journals indexed in the Web of Science database with an impact factor, at least 5 of which must have been published within the last 5 years;
  • experience in implementing research projects, carrying out R&D work, or providing services;
  • experience in preparing applications to attract external competitive funding. Experience in presenting research results at international or national conferences (at least 10).

  Language skills: Lithuanian (does not apply to foreign candidates) and English.

  Required level of English proficiency: B2.

  Experience in supervising the students’ final degree projects: final degree projects of the of the first or second cycle studies in physical sciences.

  Knowledge of specific technologies: knowledge of organic semiconductor synthesis and perovskite solar cell technology.

  Work experience with specific equipment: characterisation of solar cells (voltammetric characteristics, photoelectronic measurements) and fabrication (inert-atmosphere chambers, layer formation by casting and thermal evaporation), as well as experience with equipment for characterising organic photoconductors (optical measurements, electrochemical measurements, spectroscopy).

  Additional required experience and competencies:

  • preparing national or international patent applications;
  • promoting science and studies.

  Type of employment contract: fixed-term employment contract for a 5-year term.

  We offer:

  • opportunities for professional development: internal and external training, international seminars, fellowships;
  • base salary of 1,632.2 EUR (for a 0.5 FTE). Employees who meet the requirements for a higher category may receive an additional incentive from 315,9 EUR to 666,9 EUR;
  • wellness benefits: additional health insurance, partner discounts through Perks, the employee wellness programme Kaip tu, sport facilities, and additional motivational incentives.

  Documents to be submitted:

  • a free-form application for permission to participate in the competition (addressed to the Rector of KTU);
  • a curriculum vitae;
  • copies of higher education diplomas, diplomas of scientific degrees (if data about them is not available in KTU Human Resources System);
  • a description of academic activities for the position according to the science/artistic field: Natural Sciences, Technologies, Medicine and Health Sciences;
  • an activity plan for a period of five years;
  • a declaration about the mandatory competencies required for an Established Researcher;
  • a list of the published research and other works compiled by KTU Library or the candidates (if they do not work or study at KTU) and signed by the candidate. The candidates who are not KTU employees are required to submit a free-form list of their published research, including full bibliographic descriptions and DOI (if any);
  • additional documents and material proving the candidate's research and pedagogical activities or qualification (at the candidate's discretion).

  The documents from candidates applying for a position should be submitted by email at zid@ktu.lt.

  The deadline for the submission of the documents is 10 December 2026.

  Equal Opportunity Statement: The Employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

• Senior Researcher | 1.0 FTE | Department of Organic Chemistry

  Doctor of Science in the field of Natural Sciences, in the area of Chemistry (N003) (until 7 February 2019, in the field of Physical Sciences, in the area of Chemistry).

  Experience in research activities:

  • at least 5 years of experience in the development, synthesis, modelling, and study of structure-activity relationships of heterocyclic compounds exhibiting biological (anticancer, antioxidant, antimicrobial) activity;
  • at least 10 international-level scientific articles on this topic published in journals indexed in the Web of Science database with an impact factor, at least 5 of which must have been published within the last 5 years;
  • experience in implementing research projects, carrying out R&D work, or providing services;
  • experience in preparing applications to attract external competitive funding. Experience in presenting research results at international or national conferences (at least 10).

  Language skills: Lithuanian (does not apply to foreign candidates) and English.

  Required level of English proficiency: B2.

  Experience in supervising the students’ final degree projects: final degree projects of the students of the first or second cycle studies in the fields of chemistry, chemical engineering, and biotechnology.

  Knowledge of specific technologies: advanced knowledge of methods for the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, chromatographic and spectroscopic analysis, and molecular modelling technologies and their application in research.

  Work experience with specific equipment: work experience with state-of-the-art equipment for the synthesis of organic compounds, chromatography, and mass spectrometry (MS), as well as purification and structural identification research.

  Additional required experience and competencies:

  • experience in doctoral studies (as a doctoral student’s research supervisor, consultant, a member of a doctoral committee or council, a teacher, or a dissertation reviewer), or experience supervising the research of the students of the first or second cycle studies that has resulted in the publication of at least one international-level scientific article, where at least one of the co-authors is a student or graduate;
  • teaching modules in organic chemistry.
  • promoting science and studies, and organising scientific events.

  Type of employment contract: fixed-term employment contract for a 5-year term.

  We offer:

  • opportunities for professional development: internal and external training, international seminars, fellowships;
  • base salary of 3,264.3 EUR. Employees who meet the requirements for a higher category may receive an additional incentive from 315,9 EUR to 666,9 EUR;
  • wellness benefits: additional health insurance, partner discounts through Perks, the employee wellness programme Kaip tu, sport facilities, and additional motivational incentives.

  Documents to be submitted:

  • a free-form application for permission to participate in the competition (addressed to the Rector of KTU);
  • a curriculum vitae;
  • copies of higher education diplomas, diplomas of scientific degrees (if data about them is not available in KTU Human Resources System);
  • a description of academic activities for the position according to the science/artistic field: Natural Sciences, Technologies, Medicine and Health Science;
  • an activity plan for a period of five years;
  • a declaration about the mandatory competencies required for an Established Researcher;
  • a list of the published research and other works compiled by KTU Library or the candidates (if they do not work or study at KTU) and signed by the candidate. The candidates who are not KTU employees are required to submit a free-form list of their published scientific works, including full bibliographic descriptions and DOI (if any);
  • additional documents and material proving the candidate's research and pedagogical activities or qualification (at the candidate's discretion).

  The documents from candidates applying for a position should be submitted by email at zid@ktu.lt.

  The deadline for the submission of the documents is 10 December 2026.

  Equal Opportunity Statement: The Employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

• Chief Researcher | 1.0 FTE | Department of Organic Chemistry

  Doctor of Science in the field of Natural Sciences, in the area of Chemistry (N003) (until 7 February 2019, in the field of Physical Sciences, in the area of Chemistry).

  Pedagogical experience: at least 5 years of teaching experience in the field of spectral analysis, using advanced teaching methods.

  Experience in research activities:

  • at least 10 years of research experience in the synthesis and study of organic photoconductors intended for use in optoelectronic devices;
  • at least 20 international-level scientific articles on this topic published in journals indexed in the Web of Science database with an impact factor, at least 10 of which were published within the last 5 years; 
  • experience managing externally funded R&D work or projects;
  • experience participating in doctoral studies (as a doctoral student’s research supervisor, consultant, a member of a doctoral committee or council, a teacher, or a dissertation reviewer), or experience supervising the research of the students of the first or second cycle studies, which has resulted in the publication of at least 2 international-level scientific articles, where at least one of the co-authors is a student or graduate;
  • experience in preparing applications to attract external competitive funding;
  • experience in preparing national or international patent applications;
  • experience in presenting research results at international or national conferences (at least 20).

  Languages of teaching: Lithuanian and English.

  Required level of English proficiency: C1.

  Experience in supervising the students’ final degree projects: final degree projects of the students of the first cycle studies in chemistry.

  Knowledge of specific technologies: perovskite solar cell technology, next-generation organic photovoltaic technology, and expertise in organic synthesis.

  Work experience with specific equipment: characterisation of solar cells (voltammetric characteristics, photoelectronic measurements) and fabrication (inert atmosphere chambers, layer formation by casting and thermal evaporation), as well as experience with equipment for characterising organic photoconductors (optical measurements, electrochemical measurements, spectroscopy).

  Additional required experience and competencies: experience in expert activities and in promoting science and studies.

  Type of employment contract: fixed-term employment contract for a 5-year term.

  We offer:

  • opportunities for professional development: internal and external training, international seminars, fellowships;
  • base salary of 3,931.2 EUR. Employees who meet the requirements for a higher category may receive an additional incentive from 386.1 EUR to 2,176.2 EUR;
  • wellness benefits: additional health insurance, partner discounts through Perks, the employee wellness programme Kaip tu, sport facilities, and additional motivational incentives.

  Documents to be submitted:

  • a free-form application for permission to participate in the competition (addressed to the Rector of KTU);
  • a curriculum vitae;
  • copies of higher education diplomas, diplomas of scientific degrees (if data about them is not available in KTU Human Resources System);
  • a description of academic activities for the position according to the science/artistic field: Natural Sciences, Technologies, Medicine and Health Sciences;
  • an activity plan for a period of five years;
  • a declaration about the mandatory competencies required for a Leading Researcher;
  • a list of the published research and other works compiled by KTU Library or the candidates (if they do not work or study at KTU) and signed by the candidate. The candidates who are not KTU employees are required to submit a free-form list of their published research, including full bibliographic descriptions and DOI (if any);
  • additional documents and material proving the candidate's research and pedagogical activities or qualification (at the candidate's discretion).

  The documents from candidates applying for a position should be submitted by email at zid@ktu.lt.

  The deadline for the submission of the documents is 10 December 2026.

  Equal Opportunity Statement: The Employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

• Senior Researcher | 0.5 FTE | Department of Environmental Technology

  Doctor of Science in the field of Technology Sciences, in the area of Environmental Engineering (T004).

  Experience in research activities:

  • at least 5 years of experience in the research and development of advanced environmental protection technologies and air pollution control technologies, as well as in interdisciplinary research in the fields of environmental engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, and biomedicine;
  • at least 10 international-level scientific articles on this topic published in journals indexed in the Web of Science database with an impact factor, at least 5 of which must have been published within the last 5 years;
  • experience in implementing research projects, carrying out R&D work, or providing services;
  • experience in preparing applications to attract external competitive funding;
  • experience in presenting research results at international or national conferences (at least 10).

  Required level of English proficiency: B2.

  Experience in supervising the students’ final degree projects: final degree projects of the students of the first or second cycle studies in environmental engineering.

  Knowledge of specific technologies: research on aerosol particles, catalytic pollutant decomposition, surface functionalisation, advanced oxidation processes, and environmental and indoor air pollution, experience in the development and prototyping of new filter materials and advanced 3D models for in vitro studies using solution and melt electrospinning technologies.

  Work experience with specific equipment: work with a UV/Vis spectrometer, a total organic carbon analyser, solvent and melt electrospinning equipment, plasma surface treatment equipment, advanced oxidation air purification equipment, and air pollution testing equipment.

  Additional required experience and competencies:

  • experience in doctoral studies (as a doctoral student’s research supervisor, consultant, a member of a doctoral committee or council, a teacher, or a dissertation reviewer), or experience supervising the research of the students of the first or second cycle studies that has resulted in the publication of at least one international-level scientific article, where at least one of the co-authors is a student or graduate;
  • experience in preparing national or international patent applications;
  • membership in international scientific organisations;
  • experience in reviewing scientific publications and promoting science and studies.

  Type of employment contract: fixed-term employment contract for a 5-year term.

  We offer:

  • opportunities for professional development: internal and external training, international seminars, fellowships;
  • base salary of 1,632.2 EUR (for a 0.5 FTE). Employees who meet the requirements for a higher category may receive an additional incentive from 315,9 EUR to 666,9 EUR;
  • wellness benefits: additional health insurance, partner discounts through Perks, the employee wellness programme Kaip tu, sport facilities, and additional motivational incentives.

  Documents to be submitted:

  • a free-form application for permission to participate in the competition (addressed to the Rector of KTU);
  • a curriculum vitae;
  • copies of higher education diplomas, diplomas of scientific degrees (if data about them is not available in KTU Human Resources System);
  • a description of academic activities for the position according to the science/artistic field: Natural Sciences, Technologies, Medicine and Health Sciences;
  • an activity plan for a period of five years;
  • a declaration about the mandatory competencies required for an Established Researcher;
  • a list of the published research and other works compiled by KTU Library or the candidates (if they do not work or study at KTU) and signed by the candidate. The candidates who are not KTU employees are required to submit a free-form list of their published scientific  works, including full bibliographic descriptions and DOI (if any);
  • additional documents and material proving the candidate's research and pedagogical activities or qualification (at the candidate's discretion).

  The documents from candidates applying for a position should be submitted by email at zid@ktu.lt.

  The deadline for the submission of the documents is 10 December 2026.

  Equal Opportunity Statement: The Employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

• Associate Professor (Electrochemistry and Electrocatalysis for Energy Conversion and Storage Systems) | 1.0 FTE | Department of Physical and Inorganic Chemistry

  Doctor of Science in the field of Natural Sciences, in the area of Chemistry (N003) (until 7 February 2019, in the field of Physical Sciences, in the area of Chemistry).

  Pedagogical experience: at least 5 years of teaching experience, using innovative teaching methods, in the following areas:

  • physical chemistry;
  • chemical kinetics;
  • electrochemistry;
  • innovative and smart inorganic materials.

  Experience in research activities:

  • at least 5 years of experience in the field of electrochemistry, focusing on the production of green hydrogen via electrolysis, the oxygen evolution reaction, electrochemical energy storage devices, and the electrochemical production of green ammonia;
  • at least 5 international-level scientific articles on these topics published in journals indexed in the Web of Science database with an impact factor, at least 2 of which must have been published within the last 5 years;
  • experience in doctoral studies (as a doctoral student’s research supervisor, a consultant, a member of a doctoral committee or council, a teacher, or a dissertation reviewer), or experience supervising the research of the students of the first or second cycle studies, which has resulted in the publication of at least one international-level scientific article where at least one of the co-authors is a student or graduate;
  • experience in implementing research projects, carrying out R&D work, or providing services;
  • experience in preparing applications to attract external competitive funding;
  • experience in presenting research results at international or national conferences (at least 5).

  Languages of teaching: Lithuanian and English.

  Required level of English proficiency: C1.

  Experience in supervising the students’ final degree projects: final degree projects of the students of the first or second cycle studies in chemistry.

  Knowledge of specific technologies: knowledge of physical deposition from the vapour phase, electrochemical and electrophoretic deposition, the formation of thin-film coatings using dip-coating and rotating tray methods, as well as technologies for assessing/determining and improving the (photo)electrochemical efficiency of catalysts.

  Work experience with specific equipment:

  • potentiostat/galvanostat, magnetron sputtering system;
  • coating deposition equipment.

  Additional required experience and competencies:

  • has developed at least 1 e-teaching/e-learning course or an academic publication (textbook or methodological tool);
  • participation in the activities of the qualification commission of the study field for the first or second cycle studies and in scientific networks;
  • promotion of science and studies, as well as the organisation of chemistry competitions for pupils or the preparation and evaluation of competition tasks for them.

  Type of employment contract: fixed-term employment contract for a 5-year term.

  We offer:

  • opportunities for professional development: internal and external training, international seminars, fellowships;
  • base salary of 3,264.3 EUR. Employees who meet the requirements for a higher category may receive an additional incentive from 315.9 EUR to 666.9 EUR;
  • wellness benefits: additional health insurance, partner discounts through Perks, the employee wellness programme Kaip tu, sport facilities, and additional motivational incentives.

  Documents to be submitted:

  • a free-form application for permission to participate in the competition (addressed to the Rector of KTU);
  • a curriculum vitae;
  • copies of higher education diplomas, diplomas of scientific degrees (if data about them is not available in KTU Human Resources System);
  • a description of academic activities for the position according to the science/artistic field: Natural Sciences, Technologies, Medicine and Health Sciences;
  • a portfolio of the teacher’s pedagogical activities;
  • an activity plan for a period of five years;
  • a declaration about the mandatory competencies required for an Established Researcher;
  • a list of the published research and other works compiled by KTU Library or the candidates (if they do not work or study at KTU) and signed by the candidate. The candidates who are not KTU employees are required to submit a free-form list of their published scientific works, including full bibliographic descriptions and DOI (if any);
  • additional documents and material proving the candidate's research and pedagogical activities or qualification (at the candidate's discretion).

  The documents from candidates applying for a position should be submitted by email at zid@ktu.lt.

  The deadline for the submission of the documents is 10 December 2026.

  Equal Opportunity Statement: The Employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

• Associate Professor (Research on Corrosion and Bioelectrochemistry) | 1.0 FTE | Department of Physical and Inorganic Chemistry

  Doctor of Science in the field of Natural Sciences, in the area of Chemistry (N003) (until 7 February 2019, in the field of Physical Sciences, in the area of Chemistry).

  Pedagogical experience: at least 5 years of teaching experience, using innovative teaching methods, in the following areas:

  • general chemistry;
  • chemical analysis;
  • chemical kinetics and catalysis;
  • fuel cells and electrochemical energy storage devices.

  Experience in research activities:

  • at least 5 years of experience in the field of electrochemistry, focusing on metal corrosion and the efficiency of microbial fuel cells; 
  • at least 5 international-level scientific articles on this topic published in journals indexed in the Web of Science database with an impact factor, at least 2 of which must have been published within the last 5 years; 
  • experience in supervising doctoral studies (as a doctoral student's research supervisor, consultant, a member of a doctoral committee or council, a teacher, or a dissertation reviewer), or experience supervising the research of the students of the first or second cycle studies, which has resulted in the publication of at least one international-level scientific article where at least one of the co-authors is a student or graduate;
  • experience in implementing research projects, carrying out R&D work, or providing services;
  • experience in preparing applications to attract external competitive funding;
  • experience in presenting research results at international or national conferences (at least 5).

  Language of teaching: Lithuanian.

  Required level of English proficiency: C1.

  Experience in supervising the students’ final degree projects: final degree projects of the students of the first and second cycle studies in chemistry.

  Knowledge of specific technologies: knowledge of technologies related to the formation of metal coatings by electrolysis, electrochemical oxidation, and the synthesis of metal oxide semiconductors and the enhancement of their properties using various additives.

  Work experience with specific equipment: experience working with a potentiostat/galvanostat.

  Additional required experience and competencies:

  • at least 1 e-teaching/e-learning course or academic publication (textbook or methodological tool) has been developed;
  • at least 1 fellowship at a foreign research institution;
  • experience in organising scientific events and participating in the editorial boards of scientific journals;
  • experience in promoting science and studies, organising chemistry competitions for pupils or preparing and evaluating tasks for them;
  • experience in preparing applications for national professional development programmes and in implementing such programmes.

  Type of employment contract: fixed-term employment contract for a 5-year term.

  We offer:

  • opportunities for professional development: internal and external training, international seminars, fellowships;
  • base salary of 3,264.3 EUR. Employees who meet the requirements for a higher category may receive an additional incentive from 315.9 EUR to 666.9 EUR;
  • wellness benefits: additional health insurance, partner discounts through Perks, the employee wellness programme Kaip tu, sport facilities, and additional motivational incentives.

  Documents to be submitted:

  • a free-form application for permission to participate in the competition (addressed to the Rector of KTU);
  • a curriculum vitae;
  • copies of higher education diplomas, diplomas of scientific degrees (if data about them is not available in KTU Human Resources System);
  • a description of academic activities for the position according to the science/artistic field: Natural Sciences, Technologies, Medicine and Health Sciences;
  • a portfolio of the teacher’s pedagogical activities;
  • an activity plan for a period of five years;
  • a declaration about the mandatory competencies required for an Established Researcher;
  • a list of the published research and other works compiled by KTU Library or the candidates (if they do not work or study at KTU) and signed by the candidate. The candidates who are not KTU employees are required to submit a free-form list of their published research, including full bibliographic descriptions and DOI (if any);
  • additional documents and material proving the candidate's research and pedagogical activities or qualification (at the candidate's discretion).

  The documents from candidates applying for a position should be submitted by email at zid@ktu.lt.

  The deadline for the submission of the documents is 10 December 2026.

  Equal Opportunity Statement: The Employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

• Senior Researcher | 1.0 FTE | Department of Silicate Technology

  Doctor of Science in the field of Technology Sciences, in the area of Chemical Engineering (T005).

  Experience in research activities:

  • at least 5 years of experience in the synthesis, structure, and properties of silicon and titanium aerogels and their research, and silicate systems (calcium hydrosilicates, calcium hydroalumosilicates), as well as in the study of phase transitions in other inorganic materials, and the ability to analyse and summarise results;
  • at least 10 international-level scientific articles on this topic published in journals indexed in the Web of Science database with an impact factor, at least 5 of which must have been published within the last 5 years;
  • experience in implementing research projects, carrying out R&D work, or providing services;
  • experience in preparing applications to attract external competitive funding;
  • experience in presenting research results at international or national conferences (at least 10).

  Language skills: Lithuanian (does not apply to foreign candidates) and English.

  Required level of English proficiency: B2.

  Knowledge of specific technologies: knowledge of hydrothermal and high-temperature synthesis methods for silicate materials, their analysis (using RSDA, VTA, DSC, FT-IR, SEM, EDX, BET, etc.), and experience in applying sol-gel synthesis to produce materials.

  Work experience with specific equipment: experience working with high-pressure autoclaves, microwave reactors, high-temperature furnaces, vacuum dryers, equipment for determining the mechanical properties of samples and products, and optical microscopes.

  Additional required experience and competencies:

  • experience teaching modules in the field of the development and application of bio-inorganic composite systems;
  • experience in peer-reviewing scientific articles, conducting expert evaluations, organising scientific or academic events, and promoting science and studies.

  Type of employment contract: fixed-term employment contract for a 5-year term.

  We offer:

  • opportunities for professional development: internal and external training, international seminars, fellowships;
  • base salary of 3,264.3 EUR. Employees who meet the requirements for a higher category may receive an additional incentive from 315,9 EUR to 666,9 EUR;
  • wellness benefits: additional health insurance, partner discounts through Perks, the employee wellness programme Kaip tu, sport facilities, and additional motivational incentives.

  Documents to be submitted:

  • a free-form application for permission to participate in the competition (addressed to the Rector of KTU);
  • a curriculum vitae;
  • copies of higher education diplomas, diplomas of scientific degrees (if data about them is not available in KTU Human Resources System);
  • a description of academic activities for the position according to the science/artistic field: Natural Sciences, Technologies, Medicine and Health Sciences;
  • an activity plan for a period of five years;
  • a declaration about the mandatory competencies required for an Established Researcher;
  • a list of the published research and other works compiled by KTU Library or the candidates (if they do not work or study at KTU) and signed by the candidate. The candidates who are not KTU employees are required to submit a free-form list of their published scientific works, including full bibliographic descriptions and DOI (if any);
  • additional documents and material proving the candidate's research and pedagogical activities or qualification (at the candidate's discretion).

  The documents from candidates applying for a position should be submitted by email at zid@ktu.lt.

  The deadline for the submission of the documents is 10 December 2026.

  Equal Opportunity Statement: The Employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

• Professor | 1.0 FTE | Department of Silicate Technology

  Doctor of Science in the field of Technology Sciences, in the area of Chemical Engineering (T005).

  Pedagogical experience: at least 5 years of teaching experience in the fields of process engineering and process design, using advanced teaching methods and student-centred teaching/learning principles.

  Experience in research activities:

  • at least 10 years of experience in the synthesis, structure, and properties of silicate compounds (calcium hydrosilicates, calcium silicates, calcium hydroalumosilicates), and their applications, and the ability to analyse and synthesise results;
  • at least 15 international-level scientific articles on this topic published in journals indexed in the Web of Science database with an impact factor, at least 5 of which must have been published within the last 5 years;
  • experience managing R&D work or projects funded by external sources;
  • experience in doctoral studies (as a doctoral student’s research supervisor, a consultant, a member of a doctoral committee or council, a teacher, or a dissertation reviewer), or experience supervising the research of the students of the first or second cycle studies, which has resulted in the publication of at least two international-level scientific articles, where at least one of the co-authors is a student or graduate;
  • experience in preparing applications to attract external competitive funding;
  • experience in presenting research results at international or national conferences (at least 15).

  Languages of teaching: Lithuanian and English.

  Required level of English proficiency: C1.

  Experience in supervising the students’ final degree projects: final degree projects of the students of the first and second cycle studies in chemical engineering and biotechnology.

  Knowledge of specific technologies: experience in interpreting the results of methods for the synthesis of inorganic materials (hydrothermal, microwave, thermal) and the instrumental analysis of the resulting products (using RSDA, VTA, DSK, FT-IR, SEM, EDS, BET).

  Work experience with specific equipment: experience working with high-pressure autoclaves, microwave reactors, high-temperature furnaces, dryers, equipment for determining the mechanical and physical properties of inorganic samples and products, and software used for process design.

  Additional required experience and competencies:

  • has developed at least 1 e-teaching/e-learning course or an academic publication (textbook or methodological tool);
  • experience in expert work at the international or national level, reviewing scientific articles and grant proposals, organising scientific events, promoting science and studies, and organising the study process;
  • competencies and experience in the systematic transfer of scientific knowledge to students, the development, implementation, and assessment of student-centred teaching/ learning activities, and providing feedback.

  Type of employment contract: fixed-term employment contract for a 5-year term.

  We offer:

  • opportunities for professional development: internal and external training, international seminars, fellowships;
  • base salary of 3,931.2 EUR. Employees who meet the requirements for a higher category may receive an additional incentive from 386.1 EUR to 2,176.2 EUR;
  • wellness benefits: additional health insurance, partner discounts through Perks, the employee wellness programme Kaip tu, sport facilities, and additional motivational incentives.

  Documents to be submitted:

  • a free-form application for permission to participate in the competition (addressed to the Rector of KTU);
  • a curriculum vitae;
  • copies of higher education diplomas, diplomas of scientific degrees (if data about them is not available in KTU Human Resources System);
  • a description of academic activities for the position according to the science/artistic field: Natural Sciences, Technologies, Medicine and Health Sciences;
  • a portfolio of the teacher’s pedagogical activities;
  • an activity plan for a period of five years;
  • a declaration about the mandatory competencies required for a Leading Researcher;
  • a list of the published research and other works compiled by KTU Library or the candidates (if they do not work or study at KTU) and signed by the candidate. The candidates who are not KTU employees are required to submit a free-form list of their published scientific works, including full bibliographic descriptions and DOI (if any);
  • additional documents and material proving the candidate's research and pedagogical activities or qualification (at the candidate's discretion).

  The  documents from candidates applying for a position should be submitted by email at zid@ktu.lt.

  The deadline for the submission of the documents is 10 December 2026.

  Equal Opportunity Statement: The Employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.