Postdoc in Robotics and AI

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.We are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (RAI) (https://www.fieldrobotics.eu/) at Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering as part of the national research program WASP. Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP) is Sweden’s largest individual research program ever, a major national initiative for strategically motivated basic research, education and faculty recruitment. The program addresses research on artificial intelligence and autonomous systems acting in collaboration with humans, adapting to their environment through sensors, information and knowledge, and forming intelligent systems-of-systems. The vision of WASP is excellent research and competence in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and software for the benefit of Swedish society and industry. Read more: https://wasp-sweden.org/ Subject description Robotics and artificial intelligence aim to develop novel robotic systems that are characterised 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 Characteristic research topics will focus on the following key areas Collaborative intelligent Autonomy - Predictive collaboration in shared workspaces - Distributed task and motion planning - LLMs and VLMs for high-level planning and sense awareness Autonomy for modular and soft robotics - Reconfigurable morphogenesis - Self-assembling, terrain-adaptive locomotion - Embedded sensing, soft actuation Collaborative Sensing, perception and localization - Perception-degraded resilience sensing - Cognitive perception, semantic reasoning 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 program or industry. Qualifications Eligibility for employment as post-doctor, require a PhD or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD in Automatic control or 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 strong mathematical background with proven experimental capabilities and excellent programming skills (e.g. C++, ROS, Matlab, Python etc.). You should have a strong vision to participate in developing research findings proposals. You will need to represent the group in different contexts, both in Sweden and abroad and hence have excellent skills in English. Experience in Field Robotics and real word experimentation will be highly considered as a merit. Further information The employment is limited to 2 years. Placement: Luleå. Starting date: 01 October 2025 For further information about the position, please contact George Nikolakopoulos, Chaired Professor, (+46 )920 49 1298 geonik@ltu.se Union representatives: SACO-S Diana Chroneer,(+46 )920-49 2037 diana.chroneer@ltu.se OFR-S Lars Frisk, (+46)920-49 1792 lars.frisk@ltu.se 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 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 recommendation 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 applications: 31 July, 2025 Reference number: 2629-2025