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PhD Position in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Luleå University of Technology in Sweden
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
The advert mentions good funding opportunities and a secure 4-year doctoral employment, with up to 20% teaching or other departmental duties possible.
Deadline
Dec 2, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Luleå University of Technology
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About this position
The Robotics and Artificial Intelligence group (RAI) at Luleå University of Technology is recruiting a doctoral student to join a growing research environment focused on autonomous robotics. The team works on fundamental and principled research across robotics, with a particular emphasis on aerial, space, and bio-inspired robotics.
The position is based in the Department of Systems and Space Engineering and is embedded in an active research setting that aims to bridge the gap between theory and real-world deployment. The research direction is strongly field-oriented and spans mining robotics, aerial inspection of aging infrastructure, and multi-robot search-and-rescue applications for emergency services.
The doctoral project centers on autonomous robot systems, with activities linked to national, European, and global R&D projects. The student will work on autonomy-related research themes such as underwater robot navigation in aquatic environments, optimization-based trajectory planning, state estimation and sensor fusion for localization and mapping, and reactive terrain-aware navigation in dynamic and unstructured environments.
The work includes design, experimentation, theory development, and experimental validation on field robot platforms. The role also connects to multi-sensor fusion and multi-robot coordination, including environment perception, decentralization, and execution of missions in multi-robot systems. The position offers research in an international environment with access to advanced laboratory equipment and close supervision.
Funding details
The advert mentions good funding opportunities and a secure 4-year doctoral employment, with up to 20% teaching or other departmental duties possible.
What's required
A five-year university degree in computer engineering, technical physics, or another relevant subject is required. The candidate should have strong scientific skills, excellent experimental research ability, and very good communication skills in spoken and written form. Very good English skills are required, since the student will represent the group in Sweden and abroad.
How to apply
Apply through the application button and include a cover letter, CV/résumé, and copies of verified degree certificates. Mark the application with the reference number 5740-2026. Application documents and certificates must be written in Swedish or English.
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Professors
Professor at Luleå University of Technology
Sweden
Research Interests
Artificial Intelligence
Aerospace Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Robotics
Field Robotics
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