Researcher (Cyber Security)
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF
Researcher (Cyber Security)
Kaunas Faculty, Institute of Social Sciences and Applied Informatics.
The date of the call for applications: 7 January 2026.
The deadline for document submission: 6 February 2026 (local time zone UTC+2).
A Vilnius University Researcher is a scientist who conducts research and is capable of publishing their outcomes in national or international level scientific publications.
Description and responsibilities of the position:
It is expected that the Researcher will participate in high-quality national or international research in Cyber Security topics within social sciences (economics and/or management) and/or natural sciences (computer science), and/or technology sciences (computer engineering) and will publish the results of their research in international publications, will prepare scientific studies and/or monographs, including those published by recognized international publishers. They will submit funding applications for research projects and implement the funded projects. They will participate in the training of researchers (doctoral students and research fellows). As an expert in their field, they will provide insights and recommendations to the public when necessary. They will foster professional relations with their colleagues abroad. They will implement other functions assigned to a researcher provided for in the legal acts of Vilnius University.
Qualification requirements:
A Doctoral degree in Natural Sciences (Mathematics or Computer Science) or Technology (Computer Engineering) or Social Sciences (economics or Management).
The Description of Mandatory Competences for the Career Stages of Researchers at Higher Education and Research Institutions is available HERE.
Other qualification requirements are available HERE.
In case the candidates are of equal standing, the following will be considered an advantage:
Experience in preparing successful (funded) competitive project applications and implementing projects.
Experience in organizing international conferences and other scientific events.
Experience in cooperation with social partners.
The selection of candidates will be held on the basis of qualitative expert evaluation and, when necessary, in other ways. A more detailed description of the procedure for holding recruiting competitions is available HERE.
Start of work: 1 September 2026, the contest is held for a five-year term of office.
Workload: Full-time position
Official monthly salary (gross): EUR 2,671.20
Candidates shall submit the following documents:
The Description of Academic Activities, together with a list of publications (when completing the Action Plan section, please develop an action plan in line with the priorities of the Vilnius University Strategic Plan and the action plan of the Kaunas Faculty.
Curriculum Vitae.
Certified copies of qualification documents and diplomas (not applicable to current Vilnius University employees).
The documents must be submitted to , indicating ‘Researcher (Cyber Security)’ in the subject of the email.