Location: SustAInLivWork Centre of Excellence (CoE) (Artificial Intelligence Excellence Centre at Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania). The role requires on-site presence at KTU, with the possibility of partial remote work
Reports to: Project expert acting as Head of the AI Research HUB of SustAInLivWork Centre of Excellence (CoE).
Contract type: Project-based contract until 31 August 2029.
Remuneration package: 40.03 EUR per hour (Gross income (in Lithuanian, BRUTO) is the amount of salary or wages paid to an individual by an employer before any deductions are taken)
Application start date: 02 September 2026
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide scientific leadership in AI for intelligent transport systems, smart mobility, and logistics;
- Initiate and lead research, experimental development, and innovation (R&D/I) projects, including industry-driven projects, Horizon Europe, and other national/international programmes;
- Develop and apply advanced AI solutions for logistic, transport and mobility systems, including predictive analytics, real-time decision-making, and autonomous or semi-autonomous systems;
- Lead interdisciplinary collaboration between AI experts, transport engineers, and domain specialists in mobility and logistics;
- Establish and strengthen collaborations with transport operators, logistics companies, public authorities, and international research institutions;
- Ensure high-quality scientific output, including Q1 publications, datasets, open-source tools, prototypes, and demonstrators;
- Supervise PhD students and mentor early-stage researchers;
- Contribute to proposal preparation and coordination of international research consortia;
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CANDIDATE
- PhD degree in Informatics (N009), Informatics Engineering (T007) or Transport Engineering (T003);
- Qualification level equivalent to Senior Researcher / Principal Investigator;
- Proven scientific track record, including at least five peer-reviewed publications (preferably in Q1/Q2 journals) in AI for transport, mobility systems, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UEV) or related domains;
- At least 3 years of experience in national/international R&D/I projects related to intelligent transport systems, mobility, logistics, or smart infrastructure (e.g., traffic analysis, fleet management, autonomous systems, UEV, smart scheduling and optimization);
- Experience in applying AI methods such as machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, or data-driven optimization in transport, mobility, intelligent routing, and other contexts;
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in supervising R&D/I research projects or teams in AI, transport, or related domains;
- Strong understanding of real-world transport and mobility systems (e.g., telematics, IoT, and vehicle data) with the ability to translate complex real-world challenges into robust, scalable, and deployable AI solutions in operational environments;
- Strong leadership, organizational, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills;
- Experience in collaboration with industry or public sector stakeholders (e.g., transport authorities, mobility service providers) is considered an advantage.
- Language proficiency: Lithuanian (C1) and English (C1)
Benefits
- Leadership role in a Centre, shaping the future of AI in transport and logistics;
- Opportunity to lead high-impact international R&I projects (e.g., HE, Digital Europe)
- Access to cutting-edge research infrastructure, including HPC resources, industrial robots, UEV, advanced IoT devices, AI testbeds, and experimental platforms for large-scale testing, simulation, and real-world deployment.
- Strong collaboration ecosystem with transport and mobility stakeholders
- Support for building and leading your own research team, including PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and interdisciplinary experts;
- Dedicated support for grant development and project management;
- Opportunities for scientific excellence and visibility, including publications, keynote talks, and participation in global AI networks.
Method of Applications’ Submission and Closing Date for Applications
- Please submit all the required documents by email cv@ktu.lt
- Applications must be submitted by 16 September 2026 (inclusive).
The list of documents that each Applicant must submit:
- The Curriculum Vitae (narrative CV) clearly outlining how the applicant meets the position requirements.
- Copy of diploma(s) certifying higher education.
- Copy of PhD diploma.
- Any other supporting documents the applicant considers relevant.
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.
