Research project "Strong Light–Matter Interaction in Self-Assembled Plasmonic Nano-Cavities (PlasmoCavity)" principal investigator, project manager
19 Dec 2025
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Kaunas University of Technology- Department
Institute of Materials Science- Research Field
Physics- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)- Positions
Postdoc Positions- Country
Lithuania- Application Deadline
23 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vilnius)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
40- Offer Starting Date
19 Dec 2025- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Other EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Kaunas University of Technology (herein after KTU) is looking for an ambitious and motivated young researcher, who wants to bring together his/her first research team and lead the research project under the funding measure No. 12-003-03-06-01 "My First Research Team."
The position is open to a researcher who is starting his/her research career and is ready to lead an independent research group in the thematic area identified below. This is a unique opportunity to expand the boundaries of scientific knowledge, gain experience in project implementation, and bring together a team for the first time as a project manager.
The thematic area of the project
"Strong Light–Matter Interaction in Self-Assembled Plasmonic Nano-Cavities (PlasmoCavity)".
Description of the thematic area
Strong light–matter interaction is the foundation of quantum technologies. Understanding molecular quantum electrodynamics by studying the interaction between nanophotonic cavities and quantum emitters allows us to control optical phenomena and apply them in fields such as quantum and nonlinear optics, biology, and chemistry. This interaction is linked to the phenomenon of Rabi splitting, which occurs when light photons strongly couple with excitons in a material inside a nanoresonator. Using plasmonic nano-cavities, strong coupling can even be achieved at room temperature. Initial studies have shown that the interaction is effectively observed in plasmonic nanosystems, where optically active materials (quantum dots, 2D nanomaterials) are embedded between anisotropic nanoparticles, on planar structures, or in ordered nanoparticle arrays. The planned research aims to adapt a platform of self-assembled plasmonic nanosystems for exploring strong light–matter interaction and for quantum devices.
We offer a 3-year project-based employment contract and up to €374,500 in funding for the implementation of the research project. These funds cover the salary of the young researcher, who will work on a full-time basis, and the project team, as well as travel expenses, the purchase of goods and services, and other expenses necessary for the implementation of the research project.
The start date of the project is no later than September 1, 2026.
Main responsibilities:
- to organise and coordinate project activities according to the provisions of the project financing and/or joint venture agreement and to monitor the timetables for their implementation;
- to conduct research and experimental development activities scheduled in the project;
- to publishe the results of the research conducted in the project in scientific publications; to announce the results of the research conducted in the project in the presentations at scientific conferences;
- to analyse, summarise and document the results achieved in the project;
- to care the publicity and dissemination of the results of the project;
- to participate in the preparation of project performance reports;
- to make decisions within his/her competence necessary for the implementation of the objectives defined in the project plan;
- to make sure that appropriate methods and measures are used in the implementation of the project;
- to cooperate with the project team for the achievement of the project objectives.
Where to apply
- Website
- https://karjera.ktu.edu/en-GB/jobs/6962694-research-project-strong-light-matter…
Requirements
- Research Field
- Physics
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Specific Requirements
Main requirements:
- The candidate must hold a PhD: time period from the date of obtaining a doctoral degree until the last day of the call deadline (January 23, 2026) should not exceed 7 (seven) years (this period does not include maternity and childbirth leave, paternity leave, parental leave, or periods of long-term incapacity for work);
- The candidate may not have led a research project funded by the Research Council of Lithuania, carried out under these measures and/or programs, before the deadline for applying for this position (January 23, 2026):
- The candidate must have required competencies of a recognised researcher set out in the Description of Mandatory Competencies for the Career Stages of Researchers in Research and Academic Institutions (possession of, or a desire to develop the preferred competencies is an advantage);
- Experience in theoretical and experimental research in the field of plasmonic nanostructures and related nanosystems, including proficiency in analytical and numerical simulations, as well as machine learning methods; work experience with ultra-short pulse laser systems and clean room technologiess, expertise in optical spectroscopy;
- Experience in research activities and dissemination of their results;
- At least 3 (three) years of experience in organizational, or academic activities;
- Knowledge of project planning and management, budget and activity plan preparation principles;
- Skills in preparing documents and reports;
- Leadership, analytical thinking, initiative, consistency, responsibility.
Additional Information
Benefits
- Meaningful work at KTU – one of the largest technological universities in the Baltic States and a leading institution of higher education in Lithuania;
- Opportunities for professional development: internal and external training, international seminars;
- Well-being solutions: partner discounts with Perks, employee well-being program – Kaip tu, gyms, additional vacation days;
- Hourly rate – 29.58 EUR/hour gross, workload – 40 hours/week (full-time);
- Hybrid work model – possibility to work remotely 1 day per week.
Selection process
List of documents to submit:
- Copy of PhD diploma;
- Curriculum vitae (CV);
- List of scientific publications;
- Copies of documents certifying maternity and paternity leave, parental leave, or childcare leave, or copies of birth certificates for children (if applicable);
- Copies of documents certifying long-term illness (if applicable).
Application deadline:
Please submit your application via form down below no later than January 23, 2026 (inclusive).
For additional information, please contact Agnė Karabanovaitė, Organisation Development Specialist, at cv@ktu.lt .
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Kaunas University of Technology
- Country
- Lithuania
- City
- Kaunas
- Postal Code
- LT-51423
- Street
- K. Baršausko g. 59
- Geofield
Contact
- City
Kaunas- Website
http://ktu.edu/en- Street
K. Baršausko St. 59- Postal Code
LT-51423
cv@ktu.lt
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