Researcher Position at FOI

The Total Defence Research Institute (FOI) is a government agency conducting world-leading research in defense and security to support Sweden's military and civil defense. The research spans several areas, including underwater, cyber defense, space, electronic warfare, sensor systems, civil defense, CBRNe (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive materials), military platforms including weapons and protection, as well as security policy analysis. FOI's research plays a key role in building Sweden's defense capability.

Are you a PhD graduate looking to combine theoretical studies with applied problem-solving for Sweden's security? Then FOI could be your new workplace! We offer a work-life balance, a developing work environment, and a socially important job!

About the Position

As a researcher, you will be an important part of our team and conduct research and development in collaboration with other researchers and engineers in the field. As part of the research group, you will work with the latest technology in areas such as image processing, signal processing, and deep learning, contributing to the development of new algorithms and systems for reconnaissance, robotics, autonomous ground vehicles, and aircraft, fixed and mobile surveillance systems, target tracking in sensor networks, geoinformatics, terrain analysis, signature analysis, and sensor system evaluation. You are expected to continuously follow developments in the research area.

The work is carried out in project form under the leadership of a project manager and is performed both independently and together with other researchers and engineers. In the role of researcher, you will work with problem formulation, method selection, planning, execution, and analysis of experiments, as well as documentation and presentation of results in reports and articles. The work may also include the application of research results in domain-specific applications for various clients. Project management will eventually be included in the tasks.

About the Unit

Depending on your profile, you will be placed in one of the units within the Sensor Informatics operational area, which belongs to Cyber Defense and Command Technology. Within the Sensor Informatics operational area, FOI conducts applied research primarily for defense and security applications. The focus is on analyzing sensor data from military or civilian reconnaissance and surveillance systems, often with the aim of helping users interpret and understand a situation so they can quickly take the right actions.

Do you have the competence profile we need?

Requirements

We are looking for someone who holds a PhD or licentiate degree in computer vision, autonomy, control engineering, AI, or another area that FOI deems suitable. You need to have excellent knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.

You have knowledge in some of the following areas:

• Signal processing and sensor fusion
• Image analysis and computer vision
• Machine learning and deep learning
• Autonomous vehicles and robotics

As a researcher at FOI, you will have a job with great potential for personal impact, and it is expected that you are proactive and self-driven. Furthermore, the tasks require good problem-solving analytical skills and a flexible working style. We place great importance on your personal qualities.

What do we offer you?

The Total Defence Research Institute (FOI) is a government agency conducting world-leading research in defense and security to support Sweden's military and civil defense. We offer a unique workplace where you can work on what is important for total defense and society as a whole. The research is applied both within defense authorities and with civilian actors and plays a crucial role in building a relevant and effective defense capability.

We consciously work for a good work environment with a good balance between work and private life. In addition, we offer a range of benefits. Read more about what it is like to work with us: https://www.foi.se/jobba-hos-oss.html (https://www.foi.se/jobba-hos-oss.html)

The position is a permanent employment that may start with a six-month probationary period.

Do you want to help find answers for a safer world?

Welcome with your application in the form of a CV and cover letter via the application button no later than January 28, 2026!

For more information about the position, please contact Jan-Erik Mathisen. Union representatives are Niclas Wadströmer (Saco-S) and Anette Frid (OFR/S - ST). All can be reached at 08-555 030 00.

As the position is classified, Swedish citizenship is required. A security clearance with background check will be conducted prior to employment according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585). For the security clearance, certified copies of relevant education and service certificates will be requested.

FOI is an authority, and submitted application documents become public records that may be disclosed to third parties upon request in accordance with the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act.

Offers from recruitment companies are not welcome.