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. The Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (RAI) team (www.ltu.se/robotics) at the Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering at Luleå University of Technology is now looking for a postdoctoral fellow to contribute to our growing activities. The RAI team conducts fundamental and principled research in all aspects of robotics with a specific focus on airborne, space, and bio-inspired robotics.RAI's vision is to close the gap between theory and reality and the team has a strong background in field robotics. Application areas we focus on are robotics for mines, airborne inspection of aging infrastructure, multi-robot search and rescue for emergency services and the like, multi-sensor fusion and multi-robot coordination which includes ambient perception, decentralization and execution of specified missions for multi-robot systems. The RAI team has a strong participation in European R&D&I projects and participates in the DARPA SUB-T Challenge as a member of the CoSTAR team, led by NASA/JPL (https://costar.jpl.nasa.gov/). Subject description Robotics and Artificial Intelligence aims to develop new robotic systems characterized by advanced autonomy to improve the ability of robots to interact with the environment and humans while performing specific tasks. Project description You will work in the field of airborne robotics and their activities will link with national, European and worldwide R&D projects. The research topics will focus on, but are not limited to: Navigation through unknown environments Fast dynamics-based planning - Semantic-based exploration - Source localization Perception in sensor-degraded environments: Localization in smoke and dust-filled environments - Scene understanding - Biometric/triage evaluations, etc. Mission-specific modules such as autonomous firefighting, sampling, rescue operations or large-scale mission planning. Duties and responsibilities The tasks of a postdoc are mainly research. You will perform research with substantial experimental elements that should be published in peer-reviewed international academic journals as well as presented at major conferences. The tasks include supervision of PhD and MSc students, teaching and support in obtaining funds for future research projects from research funding agencies/councils, EU projects or industry. Qualifications To be eligible for employment, a PhD or equivalent foreign degree in control engineering or related subject is required. A degree obtained not more than three years before the closing date for applications for this post would be an advantage. If there are special reasons, those who have obtained a doctorate earlier may be considered, for example in the case of various types of statutory leave. 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 for evaluating and demonstrating the research results in real field and industrial conditions with an approach that reduces the gap between pure theory and experimental verification. You will be required to represent the group in different contexts, both in Sweden and abroad, hence excellent knowledge of English is a requirement. Information about the position The employment is limited to two years with the possibility of extension for another year. Place of employment Luleå. For further information, please contact: George Nikolakopoulos, Professor and Head of Department, 0920- 49 1298, geonik@ltu.se Trade union representatives: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037 diana.chroneer@ltu.se OFR-S Lars Frisk, +46 (0)920-491792, lars.frisk@ltu.se How to apply We prefer you to apply for the position via the application button below where you attach a cover letter, a detailed CV with a list of publications and a full description of your scientific merits, a rough research plan with respect to the described research topics, list of successful grant applications or participation in research projects, at least 2 references, formal copies of verified and translated diplomas and doctoral degrees. Please mark your application with the reference number below. The application must be written in English as we have English speakers in the recruitment team. Deadline for applications: May 29, 2025 Reference number: 2149-2025