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Postdoc position in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Luleå University of Technology in Sweden
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Available
Deadline
Nov 15, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Luleå University of Technology
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About this position
The Robotics and Artificial Intelligence group at Luleå University of Technology is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to advance autonomy for teams of legged, wheeled and aerial robots operating in high-risk environments such as underground mines and areas prone to rockfall.
The project focuses on combining scene understanding, physics-aware navigation, and coordinated team decision-making when communication is limited. The research aims to make robots better able to interpret hazardous surroundings, assess traversability and risk, and collaborate effectively even in intermittent-network conditions.
The postdoctoral researcher will work within the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (RAI) group in the Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering. The group has experience in underground and field robotics, including participation in the DARPA Subterranean Challenge with the CoSTAR team led by NASA/JPL. Its broader applications span mining robotics, aerial inspection of ageing infrastructure, space robotics, and multi-robot search and rescue.
The work is strongly experimental and involves real robots and field validation in mines and other underground environments. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to internationally visible robotics research at the intersection of autonomy, learning-based perception, and multi-robot coordination.
Funding details
Available
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent foreign degree in robotics, automatic control, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related subject. A PhD awarded within the last three years is considered a merit, though earlier degrees may be accepted with special grounds. Candidates need strong knowledge of at least one of robot perception, learning-based methods for robotics, multi-robot systems, or motion and mission planning, plus previous experimentally verified work on real robots in one of these areas. Good programming skills in C++ and Python, experience with ROS or ROS 2, and good oral and written English are required. Experience with foundation models or vision-language models in robotics, legged robots, mesh networking for robots, 5G/6G wireless communication systems, or field experiments in underground environments is a merit.
How to apply
Apply via the application button. Attach a cover letter, CV with publication list, verified degree certificates, a research plan of up to two pages, and the names and contact details of two references. Mark the application with reference number 5206-2026.
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Professor at Luleå University of Technology
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Research Interests
Artificial Intelligence
Aerospace Engineering
Computer Science
Robotics
Electrical Engineering
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