Doctoral (PhD) student positions in Environmental Engineering research field

7 Mar 2025
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Vytautas Magnus University

Research Field

Engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions

PhD Positions

Country

Lithuania

Application Deadline

15 Apr 2025 - 17:00 (Europe/Vilnius)

Type of Contract

To be defined

Job Status

Full-time

Offer Starting Date

1 Apr 2025

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

Yes

Offer Description

Vytautas Magnus University has a distinct advantage which is connected to its young, promising doctoral students. Doctoral studies at VMU open up unique possibilities for academic research and studies, which contribute to the development of a future generation of highly qualified specialists. Graduates of doctoral studies at VMU are capable of conducting independent scientific research and experimental (social, cultural) development, not to mention solving hot-button issues of Lithuanian, European, and global science.

AVAILABLE DISSERTATION TOPICS AND SUPERVISORS FOR DOCTORAL STUDENTS:

List of the dissertation topics and possible supervisors

Where to apply

Website

https://epasirasymas.vdu.lt/index.php?lang=EN

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Application to participate in the competition on behalf of the head of the institution
• Diploma certifying a master’s degree or equivalent classification and its Supplement / Appendix
• Curriculum Vitae (signed by the applicant)
• List of applicant’s scientific publications (submitted in full biobliographic description) and their copies (submitted together with a copy of journal’s cover and contents page); (if a scientific article in not yet published – a document issued by the editorial board of a scientific journal certifying the acceptance of an article for publication (after the reviewing procedure) and its manuscript)
• Recommendations by two scientists of the relevant science field. The recommendations have to be prepared in the calendar year when the applicant’s application is being submitted. A recommendation has to expressly specify the institution and the science field to which the applicant is recommended; 
• Copy of passport page with personal data or a copy of identity card
• Electronic copy of the scientific research project in .doc or .docx format, if two topics are indicated in the application, then 2 scientific research projects need to be submitted
•  A certificate issued by IELTS, TOEFL, CEFR or any other competent institution within the last 2 (two) years which certifies the level of the English language skills. Certificates indicating the level of the English language which have been obtained after completing English language training via various mobile apps (for example, Duolingo, Babbel, LinguaLift, etc.) shall not be accepted. 
• Documents confirming the change of surname, if not all the documents submitted are of the same surname
• Other documents that the applicant wishes to submit  

REQUIREMENTS DURING STUDIES

During his/her studies, a doctoral student should comply with the following conditions:

• Take approx. 5 study courses (30 ECTS);
• Write and publish at least 2 scientific articles;
• Participate in at least 2 conferences (one should be international);
• Write a dissertation.

Specific Requirements

INFORMATION FOR GRADUATES OF FOREIGN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Applicants are required to submit the following documents to the International Cooperation Department at recognition@vdu.lt  for the assessment of their qualifications acquired abroad:

Application  for assessment of qualifications obtained abroad.

Documents confirming the first cycle education.

Documents confirming the first and second cycle education. If the documents are in languages other than Lithuanian or English, a translation of the documents into English or Lithuanian must also be provided. The translation must be sealed with a copy of the document certified by a notary public or an authorized body in the country concerned. The stamp of the translation agency and the signature of the translator must be affixed to the stamp. Under the 1961 Hague Convention, documents may need to be authenticated by Apostille. Copies of the supplements to the educational documents give information on the content, scope, and grades of the completed program.

A copy of the identity document.

Letter of Concurrence  in the form provided by VMU.

Document(s) indicating the change of name and/or surname, or a certified copy if the educational documents were issued under a different name and/or surname.

Any other additional documents specified by the institution carrying out the academic recognition of the foreign qualification, which are necessary for the objective assessment of the foreign qualification.

Other documentation of the specific requirements applicable to the qualification according to the countries in which it was obtained. The requirements can be found on the University’s website: https://www.vdu.lt/en/studies/qualification-recognition/country-specific-and-requirements/

Please note that an official academic statement is required for the assessment of qualifications obtained abroad. An official academic statement is a written text sent by the HEI, at the request of the person, in a sealed envelope or by email. An academic statement can be sent directly to the HEI by email: recognition@vdu.lt

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Engineering

Internal Application form(s) needed
Application_form_Envir.-eng_2025.pdf
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Additional Information
Benefits

Scholarships and tuition fees

Both state-funded places with scholarships and self-funded places are available.

The amount of the scholarship is determined by the Government of the Republic of Lithuania and is as follows:

• EUR 1330 per month during the first year of studies;
• EUR 1540 per month during the second–fourth years of studies.

Additional financial support for doctoral students is provided by VMU Science Foundation. Every year, the University awards the most active doctoral students, organizes competitions to finance research trips, and supports projects carried out by doctoral students. Additional support may also be provided by other institutions upon application of doctoral students.

Tuition fees in all the science areas are as follows:

• EUR 12 449 per year for full-time studies;
• EUR 8 299 per year for part-time studies.

For motivated students, tuition fees can be reduced depending on the particular situation by submitting a motivational letter explaining why the tuition fee should be reduced.

Eligibility criteria

Selection criteria

People are admitted to doctoral studies through an open competition. The competition for admission to doctoral studies takes place once a year – from April to September (depending on the science field). The most important criteria are the following:

• Published or accepted to be published scientific publications;
• A scientific research project that details what the applicant plans to research during his/her studies. It should be around 5–12 pages in length;
• Grade point average of the master’s diploma;
• Motivational interview, in which all the applicants must participate (in person or online). Usually, this interview is held at the end of June or in the middle of September (depending on the science field).

Selection process

Important dates

• Motivational interview is held during the last week of June or the first two weeks of September (depending on the science field);
• A list of invited candidates is announced at the end of June or the end of September (depending on the science field);
• Signing of study contracts takes place at the beginning of July or at the end of September (depending on the science field);
• The studies begin on the 1st of October.

Additional comments

Forms of studies

VMU offers two types of doctoral studies, each with a different duration and intensity: full-time (4 years) and part-time (6 years).

Website for additional job details

https://zua.vdu.lt/en/research/doctoral-phd-studies/admission-to-phd-studies/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

4

Company/Institute

Faculty of Engineering

Country

Lithuania

City

Akademija, Kaunas district

Geofield

Contact

City

Kaunas

Website

https://www.vdu.lt/en/research/phd-studies/

Street

K. Donelaičio g. 58

Postal Code

44248

E-Mail

doktorantura@vdu.lt

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