Senior researcher in Data Science and Data Analytics

The Human-Environment-Technology (HET) Systems Centre is seeking to employ 1 fulltime senior researcher with solid technical skills on Data Science and/or Data Analytics to undertake interdisciplinary and international research in the broad field of digital transformation.

About the employer

The Human-Environment-Technology (HET) Systems Centre is a newly established academic unit at Mykolas Romeris University (MRU) that reflects on the university’s long-term strategic plan to enhance the internationalization and interdisciplinarity of its research and education. The Centre’s research focuses on the cross-disciplinary exploration of complex systems defined by the interaction, interdependency, and co-evolution of human, environmental, and technological factors such as for example in energy systems, transport, food systems, health, and other vital societal services. Education at the Centre will focus on the broad theme of digital transformation, to develop new study programs and training delivering knowledge, skills and practice of international class.

Mykolas Romeris University (MRU), established in 1990 after the restoration of the country’s independency, it is the youngest public institution of higher education in Lithuania, and the largest delivering research and education in social science and humanities. Located in Vilnius, the country’ capital, MRU is today a modern, open, dynamic and international university that welcomes learners and scholars from around the world.

About The Role

This is a full-time, 1-year fixed-term position leading to a 5-year long-term contract and subsequent permanent employment possibilities. This tenured progression path is designed to help senior researchers to consolidate their careers and contribute to building a world-class interdisciplinary research team.

As a member of the HET Systems Centre, you will join a small, but active international team of colleagues conducting world-class cross-disciplinary research in areas such as for example cyber security and resilience of critical infrastructure, trustworthy AI by design, industry 4.0, autonomous vehicles, and digital transformation of the circular economy. The Centre already counts with a strong network of partners and collaborations within and beyond Europe, offering interesting opportunities for research and mobility.

You will work alongside the Centre’s Director and other researchers to further develop existent and new research lines within the overall theme of the Centre and your own interest. As the development of the Centre progresses over time, you will have the opportunity and support to form and lead a research line aligned with your own career goals.

In general, you will be expected to have a proactive and independent role on the Centre’s scientific production, dissemination of research outcomes, attraction of external research funding, and networking. Although the position focuses on research, a minor but decisive participation in education activities will be encouraged (e.g., supervision of students’ research projects, curricular development, or teaching in relevant subjects).

In addition to the base salary, researchers at MRU, who participate in externally funded research projects, are entitled to an additional bonus commensurate to their workload in the project. The university also offers different additional benefits, activities, and services to employees.

Position

We are seeking to employ 1 senior researcher in the area of:

• Data Science and/or Data Analytics

For a detailed description of each position please follow this link: https://www.mruni.eu/en/employment-at-mru/

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

Language Skills

Lithuanian language skills are not required for this role, but full proficiency in English, both spoken and written is expected.

How to Apply:

Important: Before to prepare and submit your application, please make sure you are eligible to live and work in Lithuania. For further information on this matter please follow the following links: General Information on work permits, How to apply for a work permit/visa.

For all applicants: To apply, please prepare and send the following documents:

1. A cover letter: up to two sides of A4 explaining how you meet each of the selection criteria for your role (both general and specific), clearly indicating the position you are applying for and where did you find about the vacancy.
2. A CV of a maximum of 3 sides of A4. Please do not include publications, but indicate your ORCID or Google Scholar ID instead. At the end of your CV, please provide the name and contact details of TWO relevant persons willing to be contacted to provide references of your pervious work (please do not include any written letter of reference in your application).
3. A description of research experience and interests, including a brief explanation of your intended work at and contribution to the Centre: up to three sides of A4.
4. Summary of relevant teaching experience and interests of a maximum of 1 side of A4.
5. A complete list of your publications, including any forthcoming (submitted or under review) and/or intended (pipeline) publications, if any.

For all your documents, please use a minimum font size of 11pt. Please organize and submit the documents as ONE single application package (PDF file). Please send your application package to: akademiniai.konkursai@mruni.eu Indicating in the subject: Job application HET Centre: Senior Researcher Position *(position number 1-4)*. Application deadline: 2025-08-31.