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Project Chief Researcher acting in Transport research group
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
1. Provide scientific leadership in AI for intelligent transport systems, smart mobility, and logistics;
2. Initiate and lead research, experimental development, and innovation (R&D/I) projects, including industry-driven projects, Horizon Europe, and other national/international programmes;
3. 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;
4. Lead interdisciplinary collaboration between AI experts, transport engineers, and domain specialists in mobility and logistics;
5. Establish and strengthen collaborations with transport operators, logistics companies, public authorities, and international research institutions;
6. Ensure high-quality scientific output, including Q1 publications, datasets, open-source tools, prototypes, and demonstrators;
7. Supervise PhD students and mentor early-stage researchers;
8. 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.