The Robotics & AI Group at Luleå University of Technology is seeking a research assistant with a focus on hardware and software development for autonomous robots.
The Robotics & AI Group is involved in many industry-oriented projects, which requires a versatile and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Would you like to combine your studies with rewarding work in academia? The Robotics & AI Group is seeking one or more students who would like to work as teaching assistants to support our faculty.
We offer
Luleå University of Technology is a government agency and offers excellent employment conditions. As a student employed as a teaching assistant, you’ll have the opportunity to combine your studies with work, supplementing your theoretical knowledge with practical work experience.
Job Responsibilities
Job responsibilities vary and provide insight into the academic world. You will be in regular contact with the instructors in charge of the courses. Examples of duties:
- Collaborate with researchers from the RAI team who conduct fundamental and basic research in all aspects of robotics
- Teaching support in undergraduate programs (supervision of lab sessions and exercises)
- Grading reports, assignments, and lab work
Qualifications and Experience
To be eligible for this position, you must be enrolled as a student in a university program in applied artificial intelligence or a related field and have a background in robotics. You must be interested in developing navigation algorithms for autonomous vehicles in unstructured, complex environments with disturbances caused by environmental factors. You must also have experience programming in Python, C++, and MATLAB with a focus on computer vision.
Since part of the job involves communicating results in English with colleagues and research partners, you must be able to express yourself both orally and in writing in English. You also need to be able to take initiative and work independently.
Terms and Conditions
The position is governed by the Higher Education Ordinance (Chapter 5, Section 10). You must be an active student throughout the entire period of employment. The position may not exceed 50% of full-time employment. Employment may be granted for a maximum of one year at a time, but for a total of no more than three years.
Hourly Wage/Compensation
For all assignments, you will receive an hourly wage as well as valuable work experience to add to your resume. Hourly wage based on the difficulty of the task:
Level 1: 156 SEK/hour (equivalent to approximately 25,700 SEK/month for full-time work).
Level 2: 171 SEK/hour (equivalent to approximately 28,200 SEK/month for full-time work).
Information
The position is 25% of full-time, i.e., an average of 1.25 days per week for 6 months, from November 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027, or as agreed. The place of employment is Luleå
The workload may vary over time and as agreed, but the goal is to distribute it in a way that is compatible with university studies.
For further information, please contact: Dr. Anton Koval, 0920-49 2381, mailto:anton.koval@ltu.se
https://www.ltu.se/om-universitetet/arbeta-hos-oss/att-soka-en-anstallning#h-Fackligakontaktpersoner
Application
We prefer that you apply for the position using the application button below, where you should attach a cover letter, your resume, and copies of your verified diplomas. Please include the reference number below in your application. Both the application and academic transcripts must be written in Swedish or English.
Application deadline: November 11, 2026
Reference number: 5512–2026