Martin Törngren

This postdoctoral position at KTH Royal Institute of Technology offers a unique opportunity to advance research in trustworthy DevOps for autonomous vehicles (AVs). The project is part of a Swedish national research initiative and is situated within the Trustworthy Cyber-Physical Systems research group, led by Professor Martin Törngren. The research aims to bridge the gap between traditional DevOps practices and the requirements of safety-critical systems, focusing specifically on automated vehicles operating in open environments. Key challenges addressed include ensuring continuous assurance of automotive systems, adapting DevOps to support safety-critical operations, and integrating field data with classic verification methods to maintain safety during system updates and evolving behaviors. The project is highly collaborative, involving academic researchers and industrial partners, and offers excellent opportunities for experimental evaluation and case studies. As a postdoc, you will contribute to research, participate in collaborative projects, and may engage in educational activities such as supervising MSc thesis projects and PhD students. The position is open to candidates with strong backgrounds in safety engineering, software engineering, or closely related fields, ideally with experience in meta modeling and contract-based design. The research direction is flexible, as outlined in a recent position paper. Applicants must have a doctoral degree (or equivalent foreign degree) in software engineering, computer science, safety or systems engineering, vehicle systems, or a relevant area. Preferred qualifications include a PhD obtained within the last three years, experience in architectural design of technical systems, automotive industry experience, and expertise in safety-critical systems development. Strong skills in software engineering, programming, research, and presentation are required. Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, collaborative abilities, and independence are valued. KTH is a leading international technical university, committed to education, research, and innovation for a sustainable society. The institution offers a creative and dynamic environment, attractive benefits, and emphasizes equality, diversity, and equal opportunities as core values. The position is full-time, temporary (up to two years), and based in Stockholm, Sweden. The application deadline is June 26, 2026. Applicants must submit a complete application via KTH's recruitment system, including CV, diplomas, grades, translations if necessary, and a brief statement of research interests and goals. Security clearance may be required for certain roles. For further information, contact Björn Möller at [email protected]. Application link: Apply here .

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm is seeking up to three postdoctoral researchers to join the TECoSA (The Vinnova Center for Trustworthy Edge Computing Systems and Applications). TECoSA is a long-term research initiative focused on advancing trustworthy edge computing systems, with strong collaboration between academia and 14 industrial partners. The center's research is organized into three prioritized tracks: Trustworthiness Assurance (including certification for cyber-physical systems, trustworthiness metrics, system architectures, assurance frameworks, verification and validation, explainability of AI, and risk management), Edge AI (integration of AI and edge computing for network optimization, distributed decision-making, and robust ecosystem development), and Industrial Edge Applications (networked robotics, human-in-the-loop systems, connected transportation, and experimentation with 5G/6G edge computing testbeds). Postdocs will conduct research in one track while collaborating across all three, and may supervise master students in partnership with industry. The position offers a dynamic, international environment at a leading technical university, with guidance for relocation and access to TECoSA's resources and industrial network. Applicants must have a doctoral degree (or equivalent foreign degree) by the employment decision date, with expertise in at least one research track, collaborative and independent research abilities, and awareness of diversity and gender equality. Preferred candidates will have a recent doctoral degree (within three years), experience with edge computing systems, and project leadership skills. The appointment is full-time for up to two years, with a monthly salary. Applications must include a CV, diplomas and grades (with translations if necessary), a brief research statement, and a proposal for future research activities. The deadline for applications is November 14, 2025. For further information, contact Dr. Jana Tumova ([email protected]) or Professor Martin Törngren ([email protected]).