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Ulrik Pagh Schultz Lundquist

10 months ago

PhD Scholarships in Agricultural Robots and Software for Sustainable Farming University of Southern Denmark in Denmark

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Available

Deadline

Expired

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Denmark

University

University of Southern Denmark

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Keywords

Computer Science
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Biodiversity
Sustainable Agriculture
Mobile Robotics
Sensor Fusion
Robotics
Farm Management
Multi-robot Systems
Field Experimentation
Swarm Robotics
Ro
Autonomous Vehicle
Digital Twins
agricultural robot

About this position

The University of Southern Denmark is offering three fully funded PhD positions at the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute (MMMI) in Odense, as part of the Robotic Intercropping project. This initiative, supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, aims to revolutionize sustainable agriculture through the development and deployment of autonomous agricultural robots and digital twins. The project addresses the challenges of monoculture farming by promoting biodiversity, healthier soils, and reduced reliance on insecticides, aligning with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. As a PhD student, you will join a collaborative team of researchers from Denmark and the Netherlands, working at the forefront of robotics, AI, and agroecology.

The three available PhD topics are: (1) Multi-Robot Systems (MRS), focusing on swarm robotics and field navigation using digital twin data; (2) Robotic Implements, involving the design and integration of crop management tools on stationary and mobile platforms; and (3) Digital Twins, developing dynamic models of crop growth and competition to guide robotic interventions. The research is highly interdisciplinary, integrating robotics, software engineering, sensor technologies, and plant science. You will participate in experimental validation, field testing, and dissemination of results through publications and presentations.

The positions offer a competitive monthly salary of 36,138 DKK (including pension), with potential for higher pay based on experience. Applicants must hold a master’s degree in a relevant field and demonstrate skills in robotics, software, mechanical/electrical engineering, and simulation tools. The application process requires submission of a motivated application, CV, degree certificates, transcripts, and other supporting documents in English and PDF format. The deadline for applications is December 8, 2025.

The University of Southern Denmark values diversity and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Successful candidates will benefit from a vibrant research environment, opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, and the chance to contribute to a more sustainable future in agriculture.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants must hold a two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS) in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent field (or a comparable degree at the same academic level) at the time of enrollment and employment. Specializations in agricultural/field/industrial robotics, mechatronics, embedded systems, wireless communication, digital twins, and software engineering of control systems are desirable depending on the chosen PhD topic. Experience with swarm robotic systems, manipulator design, cyber-physical systems, SIMULINK, robotic software development, mechanical design, control system theory, statistics, actuation, sensing, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing is advantageous. Familiarity with ROS, Gazebo/NVIDIA Isaac/Omniverse or CoppeliaSim for simulation, and data/cloud platforms is preferred. All documents must be in English and PDF format.

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