We are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (RAI)(https://www.fieldrobotics.eu/)at the Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering as part of the national research program WASP.

 

 

The Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program, WASP, is Sweden's largest single research program in modern times. The program creates a platform for academic research and education in close collaboration with leading Swedish technology-intensive industry. The research includes artificial intelligence and autonomous systems that work in collaboration with humans and adapt to their environment using sensors, information and knowledge, creating intelligent systems of systems. WASP's vision is excellent research and competence in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and software for the benefit of Sweden's industry and society. Read more: https://wasp-sweden.org/

 

 

You will be part of the research group for robotics and artificial intelligence. For more information https://www.ltu.se/research/subjects/RoboticsAI (https://www.ltu.se/robotics). You will have the opportunity to collaborate with the strong interdisciplinary and international professional network between researchers and industry linked to WASP.

 

 

Topic 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 during the performance of specific tasks.

 

 

Project description

 

RAI's vision is to close the gap between theory and reality, while maintaining a strong expertise in field robotics. The RAI team conducts fundamental and principled research in all aspects of robotics, with a strong European and national participation in several R&D&I projects. RAI has participated in the DARPA SUB-T challenge with the CoSTAR team, led by NASA/JPL (https://costar.jpl.nasa.gov/). We are focusing on key application areas, including robotics for mining, airborne inspection of aging infrastructure, autonomy for space robotics, and multi-robot search and rescue operations.

 

 

The characteristic research areas will focus on the following key areas, where a proof of prior work with experimentally verified results is necessary:

 

- Distributed task and motion planning

 

- Multi-agent navigation in constrained environments

 

- Predictive collaboration with heterogeneous teams

 

- Perception-aware predictive motion planning

 

- Distributed and cooperative control

 

- Body-aware motion planning and whole-body control

 

 

Duties

 

The duties of a postdoctoral researcher mainly involve research. You will conduct research with significant experimental components that should be published in international, peer-reviewed journals and at major conferences. The position includes supervision of PhD and Master students, teaching and support in obtaining funding for future research projects from research funding agencies/councils, EU Framework Programs or industry.

 

 

Your qualifications

 

To be eligible for a postdoctoral position, you must hold a doctoral degree or a foreign degree equivalent to a doctoral degree in control engineering, automatic control or a related field. A doctoral degree awarded no more than three years before the application deadline provides a useful qualification. Candidates who have been awarded a PhD earlier may also be considered if there are special reasons, such as various types of statutory leave.

 

 

The research tasks require a solid mathematical background with proven advanced experimental skills and excellent programming skills (e.g. C++, ROS, Matlab, Python, etc.). You should have a strong vision for evaluating and demonstrating the research results under real operating conditions, with an approach to bridge the gap between pure theory and experimental verifications. You will be required to represent the group in different contexts, both in Sweden and abroad, and thus have excellent knowledge of English. Experience in field robotics and real-world experimentation will be highly valued as a merit.

 

 

Information

 

The employment is limited to 2 years.

 

Place of employment Luleå. Intended start date: August 01, 2026

 

 

For further information, please contact:

 

George Nikolakopoulos, Professor and Head of Department, 0920-49 1298, geonik@ltu.se.

 

 

Union representatives:

 

SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037 mailto:diana.chroneer@ltu.se

 

OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, 0920-49 1721 mailto:marika.vesterberg@ltu.se

 

 

Application

 

We prefer that you apply for this position by clicking on the apply button below. The application should include a CV with a full description of all scientific merits and publications of the candidate, a motivation letter, a research plan describing the research areas, a list of successful research grant applications, a list of 2 people who can provide recommendations for the candidate, and copies of verified and translated high school and university diplomas. Your application must be written in Swedish or English. Please mark your application with the reference number below.

 

 

Date for application: May 8, 2026

 

Reference number: 2463-2026