Amanuens in Robotics and AI with focus on applications of field robotics
Luleå, Sverige
Type of Employment Part-time
Job position Research assistant
Work model On location
Application due date 30 October 2025
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Luleå University of Technology is growing rapidly with world-leading expertise in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and groundbreaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefits. 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 almost SEK 2.1 billion per year. We are currently 1,900 employees and have 18,700 students. In the coming years, billions of kronor will be invested in Norrbotten and Västerbotten in major projects aimed at a more sustainable society nationally as well as globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these highly topical research projects and the social transformation that follows. We have a wide range of programs to match the skills that are in demand. We hope you will help us build the sustainable businesses and societies of the future. Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (RAI) at the Department of Systems and Space Engineering at Luleå University of Technology is now looking for students with experience in robotics, who will work as amanuensis in projects focusing on: - Connectivity in robot swarms - Terrain navigation for ground robots - Mobile manipulators in harsh environments Where the student's knowledge and interest should match any of these areas. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with researchers from the RAI team who conduct fundamental and principled research in all aspects of robotics with a specific focus on: - Collaboration in Multi-UAV missions, and ad-hoc networks enabled by UAVs - Task planning and execution for robots - Terrain segmentation and classification - Route planning for ground robots in forest and snowy terrain - "Pick & Place" autonomy and robot vision for mobile manipulators Work tasks Typical tasks for this position will focus on: - Development of software in ROS, Python, and C++ for robot navigation and communication. - Experimental demonstration of the results of the research efforts. Skills and experience To be eligible for the position, you must be enrolled as a student in a university program in applied artificial intelligence or related field and have a background in robotics. You need to be interested in developing navigation algorithms for autonomous vehicles in unstructured complex areas with environmental disturbances. You must also have programming experience with Python, C++ and MATLAB with a focus on computer vision. As part of the tasks is to communicate the results in English with colleagues and research partners, you must be able to express yourself both orally and in writing in English. You will also need to be able to take initiative and work independently. Terms and conditions Employment as a lecturer is regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5. Only those who have been admitted to first- or second-cycle education may be employed as a lecturer (HF Chapter 5 §10). Hourly wage/compensation For all assignments, you will receive an hourly wage and valuable work experience for your CV. Hourly pay depends on the difficulty of the task: Level 1: SEK 156/hour (equivalent to approximately SEK 25 700/month for full-time work). Level 2: SEK 171/hour (equivalent to approximately SEK 28 200/month for full-time work). Information about the position Employment as an amanuensis is fixed-term up to 12 months, with the possibility of renewal, and covers up to 50% of full-time per month. The workload may vary over time and by agreement. The aim is to distribute the work so that it is compatible with your studies. For further information, please contact Anton Koval, Associate Senior Lecturer, 0920-49 2381, anton.koval@ltu.se Trade union representatives: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037 diana.chroneer@ltu.se OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, 0920-49 1721 marika.vesterberg@ltu.se How to apply We prefer that you apply for the position via the application button below where you attach a cover letter and CV/resume. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Please write your application in English as we have English speakers in the recruitment team. Deadline for applications: October 30, 2025 Reference number: 4154-2025