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PhD Student in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Luleå University of Technology in Sweden
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
The position includes secure employment and mentions solid funding opportunities; it is a funded PhD employment with a duration of four years and up to 20% departmental duties.
Deadline
Dec 7, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Luleå University of Technology
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The Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (RAI) team at Luleå University of Technology is recruiting a PhD student to contribute to its growing activities in robotics research. The group works in the Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering and has a strong background in field robotics, with a particular focus on aerial, space and bio-inspired robotics.
The project is centered on advancing robot autonomy by bridging theory and reality in challenging real-world settings. The research will explore long-term autonomous missions in large and uncertain environments, semantic mission planning with foundation models, agentic task decomposition, event-driven replanning, and autonomous semantically aware inspection of complex infrastructure. The advertised work combines substantial theoretical development with hands-on experimentation.
The doctoral student will participate in research that is linked to national, European and global R&D projects, with publication goals in peer-reviewed journals and major conferences. The position also connects to the broader research environment of the RAI team, which is active in several European and national research, development and innovation collaborations.
Supervision is provided by George Nikolakopoulos, and the advert highlights high-quality supervision, advanced laboratory equipment, and a strong international research environment. The role is positioned within an active robotics and AI research setting that emphasizes autonomy, experimentation, and cross-disciplinary development.
The post is presented as secure doctoral employment with room to grow as both a researcher and a person.
Funding details
The position includes secure employment and mentions solid funding opportunities; it is a funded PhD employment with a duration of four years and up to 20% departmental duties.
What's required
Applicants must hold a master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or another relevant subject. Good knowledge of C++, Python, and ROS 2 is required. Demonstrated scientific skills with experimental research experience and very good communication skills are advantageous. Very good English is required.
How to apply
Apply via the application button/link provided in the advert. Include a CV, personal letter, and copies of verified diplomas from high school and university. Write the application and supporting documents in English or Swedish and quote reference number 5833-2026.
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Research Interests
Artificial Intelligence
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Robotics
Field Robotics
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