An open call for the Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Institute of Social Sciences and Applied Informatics of Vilnius University (VU) Kaunas Faculty.
The Postdoctoral Fellowship aims to promote innovative scientific research by allowing early-career researchers to develop an independent academic career and integrate into the academic community of Vilnius University in Kaunas.
Application Deadline: applications may be submitted from April 1, 2025, to April 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM (CET). The application must be prepared in English or Lithuanian.
About the project
The project aims to contribute to climate change mitigation and the reduction of energy poverty in Lithuania by promoting renewable energy sources in households and developing innovative, economically accessible solutions that foster social equality and contribute to achieving sustainable development goals.
This research will analyse the social and economic factors determining energy poverty and promote the development of more efficient and cost-effective technologies for energy saving and integrating renewable energy sources in households. The research questions will be practically oriented to combat climate change, ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns, increase the inclusiveness, safety, and sustainability of cities and settlements, and address inequalities within and between countries by ensuring access to reliable, sustainable, and modern energy.
The research is expected to enhance public education, address social inequality and poverty reduction, increase energy independence, and help combat climate change and environmental challenges.
Supervisor of the Postdoctoral Fellowship:
Professor Dr. Asta Mikalauskienė, Vilnius University Kaunas Faculty (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4301-2058).
Professor Dr. Asta Mikalauskienė’s scientific and pedagogical work directly relates to sustainable development. Her principal and most significant publications focus on sustainability and climate change. She has authored six monographs on this topic and scientific articles in WoS DB journals with SCIE or SSCI citation indexes, other peer-reviewed international journals, and conference proceedings.
Fellowship duration: 24 months.
Fellowship period: September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2027.
Eligibility:
applications may be submitted by researchers who have obtained a doctoral degree from a foreign or other (non-university) Lithuanian research and study institution. No more than 5 years must have passed since the awarding of the doctoral degree (the period excludes parental leave or childcare leave).
Applicant requirements:
- Doctoral degree in Social Sciences in the field of Economics.
- Experience in interdisciplinary research/teaching (considered an advantage for equally qualified candidates).
- Proficiency in English.
Application deadline: April 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM (CET). The application must be submitted in Lithuanian or English.
Funding:
Vilnius University funds the Postdoctoral Fellowship.
Monthly salary of the fellow – €3096 gross (before taxes).
Required documents:
- Application (Vilnius University Postdoctoral Fellowship Application Form, in Lithuanian or English).
- Curriculum Vitae (free format), including contact information: email and phone number.
- Copy of doctoral diploma.
- List of scientific publications.
- List of other academic activities (projects, patents, etc.).
- Two academic letters of recommendation.
Location of the Postdoctoral Fellowship:
Institute of Social Sciences and Applied Informatics, Kaunas Faculty, Vilnius University.
Address: Muitinės str. 8, LT-44280 Kaunas, Lithuania.
Applications should be submitted to Vilnius University Kaunas Faculty via email:
Subject line: “Postdoctoral Fellowship Competition 2025”
For questions regarding the fellowship topic, don't hesitate to contact Donatas Misiūnas via email:
Postdoctoral Fellowships are organised in accordance with the Resolution of the Senate of Vilnius University N.o SPN-63 of 23 November, 2021: “Description of the Procedure for the Selection and Admission of Doctoral Students, Postdoctoral Fellows, and Visiting Researchers Funded by Vilnius University”.