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Postdoktor i robotik och artificiell intelligens 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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The Robotics and Artificial Intelligence research group at Luleå University of Technology is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to develop autonomy for teams of walking, wheeled, and flying robots operating in hazardous environments. The project focuses on field robotics for settings such as underground mines and collapse-prone areas, where humans should not be present and where robots must make reliable decisions under limited communication.
The research combines several connected directions: scene and context understanding with foundation models, including vision-language models; physics-informed autonomous navigation that accounts for robot dynamics and terrain properties; coordinated multi-robot collaboration over mesh networks; and communication-aware mission planning when connectivity is intermittent or shaped by 6G infrastructure. The work is intended to support robust perception, navigation, mapping, and decision-making for robot teams operating in challenging real-world environments.
The position is based in the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence group within the Department of Systems and Space Engineering. The group has a strong track record in underground and field robotics, including participation in the DARPA Subterranean Challenge with the CoSTAR team under NASA/JPL leadership. Its application areas include mining robotics, aerial inspection of ageing infrastructure, space robotics autonomy, and multi-robot search and rescue.
This postdoctoral project has a strong experimental emphasis, with validation on real robotic platforms and field trials in underground and mining environments. The role also connects to broader research on autonomous systems that interact with difficult terrain, uncertain communication, and physically demanding outdoor or subterranean settings.
Funding details
Available
What's required
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in robotics, control engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a closely related subject. The degree should preferably have been awarded no more than three years before the application deadline, although older degrees may be considered if special reasons exist. Candidates must have strong knowledge in at least one of the following: robot perception, learning-based methods for robotics, multi-robot systems, or motion and mission planning. Documented experimental results on real robots are required, together with strong programming skills in C++ and Python, experience with ROS or ROS 2, and very good spoken and written English. Experience with foundation models or vision-language models in robotics, legged robots, robot communication/mesh networks, 5G/6G systems, or field trials in underground environments is meritorious.
How to apply
Apply through the application button/link provided. Include a cover letter, CV or merits list with publication list, copies of verified degree certificates, and a two-page research plan describing your approach to one or more of the listed research areas. Also include names and contact details for two referees and use the 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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