The International Centre of Competence “Plant Phenotyping for Healthy Food and Sustainable Agrobiological Resources” (PhenoPlantCC) has launched an international call for Research Group Leaders (Principal Investigators).
PhenoPlantCC is established through the collaboration of the Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry (LAMMC) and Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), in close partnership with the University of Copenhagen (UCPH). The Centre will focus on cutting-edge research in plant genomic technologies, plant phenotyping, data analytics, plant adaptability, and bio-resource quality preservation.
We are recruiting Research Group Leaders for the following areas:
- Plant Genomic Technologies Research Group (LAMMC)
- Plant Phenotyping Research Group (LAMMC)
- Data Analytics Research Group (LAMMC)
- Plant Adaptability Research Group (VMU)
- Bio-Resource Quality Preservation Research Group (VMU)
We offer
- A start-up package of up to €1.5 million to support intensive research team development;
- An initial 3-year appointment with the possibility of extension;
- Access to advanced research infrastructure and facilities at LAMMC and VMU;
- Opportunities for international collaboration with the University of Copenhagen and other partners;
- A competitive annual salary ranging from €52,000 to €90,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
Application process
Applications are open from 15 June 2026 until 15 July 2026.
Applicants are required to submit:
- Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications);
- Statement of research interests (1–2 pages) describing previous research achievements;
- Research and Development (R&D) Project Proposal using the provided template.
Applications should be submitted by e-mail to:
PhenoPlantCC@lammc.lt
Attached documents
Research Group Leader Call – English Version
R&D Project Proposal Template (LT/EN)
