Postdoc position in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Organisation/Company

Luleå tekniska universitet

Research Field

Engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Application Deadline

9 Sep 2026 - 12:00 (UTC)

Country

Sweden

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

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?

No

Do you want to develop your research and teaching in an environment where collaboration with industry and society is a natural part of the work? With us, you will collaborate with dedicated colleagues, have access to modern research infrastructure, and enjoy strong opportunities to attract external funding. You will have the space to make a real difference for your students, your research, and society at large.

The Robotics and Artificial Intelligence subject (RAI) (www.ltu.se/robotics ) at the Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering at Luleå University of Technology is now looking for a Postdoc contributing to our growing activities. The RAI team are conducting fundamental research in all the aspects of robotics with a specific focus on Aerial and Space robotics.
The vision of RAI is aiming in closing the gap from theory to real life, while the team has a strong expertise in field robotics. Specific application areas of focus are robotics for mines, construction sites, aerial inspection of aging infrastructure, multi-robotic search and rescue, multi sensorial fusion and multirobot coordination, including multirobot perception, decentralization and mission execution.
The RAI team has a strong European participation in multiple R&D&I projects, while RAI was also participating in the DARPA SUB-T challenge with the CoSTAR Team lead by NASA/JPL (https://costar.jpl.nasa.gov/ ).
Subject description
Robotics and artificial intelligence aim to develop novel robotic systems that are characterized by advanced autonomy for improving the ability of robots to interact with the surrounding environment and humans during the execution of specific tasks.
Project description
You will be working in the field of aerial robotics and the activities will be linked with National, European and Worldwide R&D Projects.
Characteristic research topics will focus on, but not be limited to, the following areas, where a proof of previous work with experimentally verified results is necessary:
- Navigation through unknown environments
- Rapid dynamics-based planning
- Semantic-based Exploration
- Source localization
- Perception in sensor-degraded environments:
- Localization in smoke and dust filled environments
- Scene awareness
- Biometric/triage evaluations, etc.
Mission-specific modules such as autonomous firefighting, sampling, rescue operations, or large-scale mission planning.
Duties
The duties of a Postdoc primarily comprise research. You will perform research with substantial experimental components that should be published in peer-reviewed international journals and at major conferences. The position will include supervision of PhD and MSc students, teaching and supporting in acquiring funds for future research projects from research funding agencies/councils, EU framework program or industry.
Qualifications
In order to be eligible for employment as post doctor you must have a PhD or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD in Automatic control or related subject. A doctoral degree awarded no more than three years before the application deadline provides a useful qualification. Candidates who have been awarded a doctoral degree at an earlier date may also be considered if there are special grounds, for example, different types of statutory leave of absence.
The research tasks require a solid mathematical background with proven advanced experimental capabilities and excellent programming skills (e.g. C++, ROS, Matlab, etc.). You should have a strong vision to evaluate and demonstrate the research findings in real life operating conditions, in an approach to close the gap between pure theory and experimental verifications. You will need to represent the group in different contexts, both in Sweden and abroad and hence have excellent skills in English.
Further information
The employment is limited to 2 years with possibility to be extended 1 year.
Placement: Luleå. Starting: Start according to agreement.
For further information please contact
Chaired Professor George Nikolakopoulos, (+46)920-49 1298, [email protected]  
Union representatives:
SACO-S Diana Chroneer, (+46)920-49 2037 [email protected]
OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, (+46)920-49 1721 [email protected]
In case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.
Application
We prefer that you apply for this position by clicking on the apply button below. The application should include a detailed CV with a full description of all the scientific merits and publications of the candidate, motivation letter, a research plan with a description of the research topics, list of successful grant applications, list of 2 persons that could provide recommendation for the candidate and copies of verified and translated diplomas from high school and universities. Your application must be written in Swedish or English. Mark your application with the reference number below.
Closing date for application: 9 September, 2026
Reference number: 4292-2026  

Website

https://web103.reachmee.com/ext/I003/583/main?site=5&validator=68a0c61034f021ba…

Research Field

Engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Engineering

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Luleå tekniska universitet

Country

Sweden

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