Researcher

VILNIUS TECH is one of Lithuania’s leading universities, where we develop solutions for the future in engineering, transportation, aviation, information technologies, and other advanced fields. Our community brings together scientists, researchers, and innovators who are driven to make a real impact through technological advancement.

We are the Aerospace Data Centre – a multidisciplinary research and development team working in the fields of unmanned aerial systems, autonomous technologies, remote sensing, sensor integration, artificial intelligence, prototyping, and advanced data analytics. We contribute to innovative projects where scientific knowledge is transformed into practical technological solutions.

We are looking for specialists from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines, so we do not expect a single candidate to cover all the areas listed in the job description. What matters most to us is your motivation to learn and grow, your ability to collaborate with researchers and engineers, your initiative in solving complex challenges, and your enthusiasm for contributing to the development of new technologies.

What You'll Be Doing

Depending on your experience, expertise, and interests, you will contribute to one or several of the following activities:

• Participate in R&D projects related to autonomous aerial, ground, or maritime platforms.
• Design, integrate, and test prototypes of unmanned aerial systems, sensors, data acquisition, and control systems.
• Contribute to experimental data collection, processing, and analysis, automate data workflows, and develop data visualizations for research outcomes.
• Support the development and testing of computer vision, AI, navigation, environmental perception, and decision-making algorithms.
• Conduct laboratory, simulation, and field experiments.
• Prepare technical reports, test protocols, scientific publication materials, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with researchers, students, academic staff, industry partners, and external organizations.

What We're Looking For

• Master's degree (for Junior Researcher positions) or PhD degree (for Researcher positions).
• Experience in planning and conducting experimental research.
• Strong skills in data collection, processing, analysis, and interpretation.
• Ability to prepare technical reports, project documentation, and scientific publications.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, experimental equipment, and real-world data.

Additional Qualifications That Would Be a Strong Advantage

• Knowledge of Python, C/C++, MATLAB, JavaScript, or other programming languages.
• Experience with UAVs, PX4, ArduPilot, QGroundControl, ROS/ROS2, Gazebo, AirSim, Unreal Engine, or similar platforms.
• Experience in computer vision, image processing, object detection, or segmentation.
• Experience training, testing, or deploying AI/ML models.
• Experience with 3D printing, CAD/CAE tools, prototyping, or experimental mechanics.
• Experience with sensors, microcontrollers, electronics, or data acquisition systems.
• UAV pilot certification, STS competency, or practical drone flight experience.
• Previous involvement in scientific publications, conferences, or R&D projects.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on real-world projects involving unmanned aerial systems, autonomous technologies, sensors, and prototype development.
• Participation in the activities of the international COMARC Competence Centre.
• Flexible employment options – full-time or part-time positions. While the primary workplace is Vilnius, some tasks can be performed in a hybrid format.
• Opportunities to publish scientific research, attend conferences, participate in training, and contribute to applied research projects.
• Performance-based compensation for scientific publications, project activities, and other achievements in accordance with university regulations.
• A work environment where you can turn research ideas into functioning prototypes and demonstrators.

Salary: from EUR 2,236.50 gross (Junior Researcher) or EUR 2,627.00 gross (Researcher), depending on the position, qualifications, workload, and experience. Additional performance-based compensation may be available for scientific achievements and project-related results.

📩 Please send your CV with the subject: "Application for the Researcher Position" to [email protected].

We guarantee confidentiality. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding the interview process.