Work at KTU

Appreciating individuality

Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) considers every person to be important and necessary for the organisation’s success; therefore, we particularly value the individual differences of our employees, the diversity of their competencies and cultural background.

Suporting creativity

Through the appreciation of diversity and promotion of creativity, we discover exceptional solutions to achieve the best results. Our differences are our strength.

Creating opportunities

We aim to grow and openly face future challenges. We offer internal career opportunities and encourage the development of competencies in various areas of activities. The ideas of all of us have equal opportunities to become a reality.

Promoting cooperation

Working as a team, we aim to encourage the proactiveness of future generations and the leadership of our organisation in the development of technologies.

We choose KTU because

It is an organisation with a strong reputation

KTU unites about 2000 employees with various competencies
Successful cooperation with the private and public sectors is ensured by almost 600 concluded contracts
KTU is a member of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU) that is implementing the innovative university model – the first ECIU university in Europe
The employee surveys are conducted annually to promote positive change within the organisation

It is an opportunity to contribute to the growth and sustainable development of society;

In accordance with the guidelines of social responsibility activities, the University carries out educational activities, initiates projects, and integrates the principles of sustainable development in various activities of the University.

Encourages personal growth

Erasmus+ programme for employees;
Edu_Lab system for development of didactic competencies;
University’s modules for employees;
Language courses;
programme for development of leadership competencies;
personal growth opportunities;

It is an opportunity to work with advanced research infrastructure

Research, development and innovation (RDI) projects and contracts implemented by the University’s researchers contribute to the country’s economic, social and cultural growth and use the latest scientific knowledge and inventions to solve the issues relevant to the society.

Accredited laboratories:

Composite and Finishing Materials Laboratory (Institute of Civil Engineering and Architecture);
Building Materials and Structures Research Centre (Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture);
Building Physics Laboratory (Institute of Civil Engineering and Architecture);
Food Research Centre (Food Institute);
Laboratory Centre (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design);

Employee-friendly working conditions

Benefits for employees (free sports club membership, using the university’s summer resorts, stationery goody bag for first grade pupils and etc.)
Remote work
Flexible working hours
Activities for children
Family-work balance

The University participates in the European Commission’s Human Resources Strategy for Researchers process (HRS4R)

HRS4R helps employers and funders implement the principles of The European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the recruitment of researchers (ECRCC) in their institutions. The process is initiated by the European Commission for ‘HR excellence in research’ logo and is acknowledging the commitment to fostering good working conditions and development for researchers at research institutions.

In April 2018, KTU has submitted the declaration of commitment to the recommendation of the European Commission on the ECRCC, initiating the process of HRS4R. Next KTU has performed HRS4R Gap analysis and developed HRS4R Action plan. At the same time, KTU filled out a checklist for implementation of the ‘Principles of Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment’ at KTU. Please see all the documents here.

After the final evaluation on submitted documents from European Commission, KTU has received the ‘HR Excellence in research’ award in September 2020. As a holder of this award, KTU will continue to participate in further HRS4R process.