Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design
Job vacancies
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Associate Professor | 1.0 FTE | Department of Mechanical Engineering
Doctor of Science in the field of Mechanical Engineering (T009).
Pedagogical experience: at least 3 years of teaching experience in the areas of engineering drawing and computer-aided design.
Experience in research activities: experience in preparing applications for research projects and implementing research projects.
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.
Knowledge of specific technologies: proficiency in modern computer-aided design and engineering analysis technologies (CAD/CAM/CAE) when designing and calculating components of mechanical systems.
Additional required experience and competencies:
- experience in developing instructional materials in the area of computer-aided design;
- in the areas of vibrotransportation and automated assembly;
- applying student-centred teaching/learning principles.
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.
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Assistant Professor | 1.0 FTE | Department of Mechanical Engineering
Doctor of Science in the field of Mechanical Engineering (T009).
Pedagogical experience: at least 2 years of teaching experience in the areas of structural strength and machine dynamics.
Experience in research activities: experience in preparing applications for research projects and implementing research projects.
Languages of teaching: Lithuanian and English.
Required level of English proficiency: C1.
Knowledge of specific technologies: proficiency in modern computer-aided design and engineering analysis technologies (CAD/CAM/CAE) when designing and calculating components of mechanical systems.
Work experience with specific equipment: experience working with tensile testing and compression machines.
Additional required experience and competencies: experience in applying student-centred teaching/learning principles.
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 2,808 EUR. 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;
- 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 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.
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Professor | 1.0 FTE | Department of Energy
Doctor of Science in the fields of Energy and Thermal Engineering (T006).
Pedagogical experience:
- at least 5 years of experience giving lectures in study modules in the area of energy;
- experience in the activities of doctoral studies.
Experience in research activities: experience in research activities and the dissemination of research results, scientific leadership and the training of researchers, methodological and expert activities, and the management of externally funded research and experimental development work or projects, or international study projects.
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.
Knowledge of specific technologies: proficiency in modern computer-aided design and engineering analysis technologies (CAD/CAE) for modelling thermal engineering processes.
Work experience with specific equipment: working with equipment used to research and measure heat and mass transfer processes.
Additional required experience and competencies:
- experience representing national organisations;
- experience applying student-centred teaching/learning principles;
- experience in organising the study process.
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.
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Associate Professor | 0.5 FTE | Department of Production Engineering
Doctor of Science in the field of Materials Engineering (T008).
Pedagogical experience:
- at least 3 years of teaching experience in the area of materials science of natural and synthetic polymers;
- experience in the activities of doctoral studies.
Experience in research activities:
- implementing research projects and preparing applications for external competitive funding in the area of materials engineering;
- carrying out scientific expert activities.
Language of teaching: Lithuanian.
Required level of English proficiency: B2.
Experience in supervising the students’ final degree projects: final degree projects of the students of the first and second cycle studies.
Knowledge of specific technologies: knowledge of leather and plastic processing technologies.
Work experience with specific equipment: working with equipment used to research the properties of natural and synthetic polymers.
Additional required experience and competencies: experience in applying student-centred teaching/learning principles.
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;
- 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.
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Professor | 1.0 FTE | Design Centre
Doctor of Science (Arts) degree or at least a master’s degree, or an equivalent higher education qualification (applicable to recognised artists) in the field of Design (V003).
Pedagogical experience:
- 5 years of giving lectures to students at all study cycles;
- leading design workshops and managing interdisciplinary product design projects.
Experience in research activities:
- leadership of externally funded research and experimental development (art commissions) projects or international study projects;
- experience in developing and applying circular design principles.
Language of teaching: English.
Required level of English proficiency: C1.
Experience in supervising the students’ final degree projects: artistic/research works and/or projects by the students of the first and/or second cycle studies, at least two of which have been presented at art events of at least national significance or published in art/scientific publications, where the student/graduate is the author or co-author.
Knowledge of specific technologies:
- knowledge of digital manufacturing technologies (3D prototyping, CNC machining, laser technologies) and materials processing technologies;
- experience with parametric modelling and digitisation technologies, as well as the creation of digital libraries.
Work experience with specific equipment:
- using various prototyping equipment (3D printing, laser cutting, and machining) in art, research, and/or academic activities;
- using professional software, including the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, for visual communication and the preparation of digital prototype models.
Additional required experience and competencies:
- applying student-centred teaching/learning principles;
- using the principles of bionics and biomimicry and prototyping methods in the design process;
- experience in organising the study process.
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: Arts;
- 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.
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Associate Professor | 1.0 FTE | Design Centre
Doctor of Science (Arts) degree or at least a master’s degree, or an equivalent higher education qualification (applicable to recognised artists) in the field of Design (V003).
Pedagogical experience:
- 3 years of experience giving lectures to students at all study cycles;
- experience using sketching techniques and digital 3D visualisation and animation tools in teaching.
Experience in research activities: experience in research and the dissemination of research results, the training of early-career researchers, and methodological and expert activities.
Languages of teaching: Lithuanian and English.
Required level of English proficiency: C1.
Knowledge of specific technologies: experience working with 3D visualisation and animation software, as well as Figma.
Additional required experience and competencies:
- applying student-centred teaching/learning principles;
- coordinating interdisciplinary student product development projects.
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: Arts;
- 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.
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Senior Researcher | 1.0 FTE | Center for Research on Advanced Packaging Materials and Technologies
Doctor of Science in the field of Environmental engineering (T004).
Experience in research activities:
experience in scientific research analyzing the properties of microplastics in various media;
experience in conducting and leading R&D work and preparing project proposals;
experience in disseminating research results, as well as in mentoring early-career researchers and providing expert advice.
Language skills: Lithuanian (does not apply to foreign candidates) and English.
Required level of English proficiency: B2.
Knowledge of specific technologies:
FTIR spectroscopy, TGA, DSC, and SEM analyses;
technologies for the extraction and analysis of microplastics.
Work experience with specific equipment: FTIR spectrometer, including a micro-FTIR with mapping capabilities, TGA/DSC analyzers, and an SEM microscope.
Additional required experience and competencies:
planning and quality assurance of laboratory tests;
experience advising second- and third-year students.
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 request 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's Human Resources System);
description of academic activities for the position according to the field of research (art): Field of Natural Sciences, Technologies and Medicine and Health Science;
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 the list of their published research works in a free format including full bibliographic descriptions and DOI (if any);
additional documents and material proving the candidate's scientific 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.
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Researcher | 1.0 FTE | Center for Research on Advanced Packaging Materials and Technologies
Doctor of Science in Environmental engineering (T004).
Experience in research activities:
research and experimental development involving the study of the properties of polymeric materials;
R&D work involving experimental research and data analysis;
preparing project proposals;
disseminating research results and integrating them into technological prototypes.
Language skills: Lithuanian (does not apply to foreign candidates) and English.
Required level of English proficiency: C1.
Knowledge of specific technologies:
knowledge of mechanical material processing and cellulose delignification technologies;
knowledge of biological processing, aerobic and anaerobic degradation processes, and degradation mechanisms;
experience in evaluating degradation efficiency.
Work experience with specific equipment:
using equipment for analyzing chemical properties to evaluate the effectiveness of material disintegration;
using equipment for testing the mechanical properties of materials;
using equipment that complies with the requirements of ISO 5263, TAPPI T205, and TAPPI T275 sp98.
Additional required experience and competencies:
knowledge of and experience in applying standards for material screening and process evaluation;
experience in promoting science and higher education.
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, internships;
base salary of 2,808 EUR. Employees who meet the requirements for a higher category may receive an additional incentive from 245.7 EUR to 456.3 EUR.
wellness benefits: supplemental health insurance, partner discounts through Perks, the employee wellness program - Kaip tu, exercise facilities, and additional motivational incentives.
Documents to be submitted:
a free-form request 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's Human Resources System);
description of academic activities for the position according to the field of research (art): Field of Natural Sciences, Technologies and Medicine and Health Science;
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 the list of their published research works in a free format including full bibliographic descriptions and DOI (if any);
additional documents and material proving the candidate's scientific and pedagogical activities or qualification (at the candidate's discretion).
The candidates' documents to apply for a position should be submitted email zid@ktu.lt.
The deadline for submission of the documents is 10th of 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.