Institute of Environmental Engineering

Job vacancies

• Associate Professor | 0.25 FTE | Centre of Interdisciplinary Competences for Sustainability

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

  Pedagogical experience:

  • at least 3 years of teaching experience in the fields of sustainable industrial development, cleaner production, life cycle assessment, biodegradable waste management, and sustainable resource management;
  • experience as a head of a master’s degree programme;
  • experience working in a student admissions committee.

  Experience in research activities:

  • conducting research and publishing results related to improving the effectiveness of environmental protection, resource-efficient management, biodegradable waste management, applying life cycle assessment methods, and environmental protection technologies;
  • preparing, implementing, and managing research and experimental development projects under national and international programmes;
  • participating in research outsourced by economic entities to analyse wastewater and sewage sludge management solutions;
  • assessing the risks of hazardous chemicals and risk mitigation solutions in industry and the construction sector;
  • preparing material and energy balances for industrial facilities.

  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 second cycle studies and consulting the students of the third cycle studies.

  Knowledge of specific technologies: knowledge of water treatment technologies.

  Work experience with specific equipment: 3 years of work experience with SimaPro software and Ecoinvent databases.

  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 816 EUR (for a 0.25 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, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

• Senior Researcher | 0.5 FTE | Interdisciplinary Centre of Sustainability Research

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

  Experience in research activities:

  • conducting research and publishing results related to improving the effectiveness of environmental protection, resource-efficient management, biodegradable waste management, the application of life cycle assessment methods, and environmental protection technologies;
  • preparing, implementing, and managing research and experimental development projects under national and international programmes;
  • participating in research outsourced by economic entities to analyse wastewater and sewage sludge management solutions;
  • assessing the risks of hazardous chemicals and risk mitigation solutions in industry and the construction sector;
  • experience in preparing material and energy balances for industrial facilities.

  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 second cycle studies and consulting the students of the third cycle studies.

  Knowledge of specific technologies: knowledge of water treatment technologies.

  Work experience with specific equipment: 3 years of work experience with SimaPro software and Ecoinvent databases.

  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.

  We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, or other factors unrelated to job duties.