Postdoc in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Luleå University of Technology is in strong growth with world-leading competence in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and ground-breaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefit. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors, and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of nearly SEK 2.1 billion per year. We currently have 1,900 employees and 18,700 students.

In the coming years, multi-billion investments will be made in large projects in Northern Sweden to create a fossil-free society both nationally and globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these cutting-edge research projects and in the societal transformation that they entail. We offer a broad range of courses and study programmes to match the skills in demand. We hope that you will help us to build the sustainable companies and societies of the future.

The Robotics and Artificial Intelligence subject (RAI) (www.ltu.se/robotics (http://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 is conducting fundamental research in all aspects of robotics with a specific focus on Aerial and Space robotics.

The vision of RAI is aiming to close the gap from theory to real life, while the team has 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 multi-robot coordination, including multi-robot perception, decentralization, and mission execution.

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 robotics and artificial intelligence. More specifically, the position will involve dense research activities in the area of designing, experimenting, and theoretical development with the following combined research areas linked with National, European, and Worldwide R&D Projects. Previous experience in one or preferably more topics from these areas is considered a merit:

• Swarm Field Robotics with a focus on Arctic Environments
• Task Assignment, Generation, and Execution for Non-heterogeneous Multi-role Swarms for large-scale missions
• Human-Swarm Interfaces including Intention-aware Swarms and Task Decomposition
• Distributed Swarm Re-configuration and Communications-aware Swarming
• Ground-Aerial Teaming for complex task execution in harsh environments
• Mission-specific modules for unknown environment applications, such as autonomous firefighting, robotic sampling in hazardous areas, or search-and-rescue operations.

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 programs, or industry.

Qualifications

In order to be eligible for employment as a postdoc, you must have a PhD or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD in Automatic control or electrical and electronics engineering or a 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 period is two years, with an option to extend for an additional year.

For Further Information, Please Contact

Chaired Professor George Nikolakopoulos, +46 (0)920 491298, [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 recommendations 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: 13 January 2026
Reference number: LTU-797-2026