PhD: Autonomous Machine Design & Safe Planning

Luleå University of Technology; Luleå kommun; On-site; SEK 357,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Luleå University of Technology invites applications for a PhD position in Machine Design, focusing on safe collaboration between autonomous off-road mobile machines. You will develop autonomous software subsystems implemented, tested and demonstrated on the AORO platform, bridging planning, perception, control and safety.

Expect training in scientific publishing and conference presentations. The position is a fixed-term, four-year appointment based in Luleå with teaching duties capped at 20%.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering, robotics, production engineering or a related field.
• Strong interest in research and ability to work independently.
• Experience in kinematics, dynamics, programming, safety; CAD modelling is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop autonomous subsystems, mainly software-based, for the AORO off-road vehicle research platform.
• Test, demonstrate and validate software on the AORO platform.
• Publish research results and present at national/international conferences; undertake doctoral courses and teaching opportunities.

Skills

Research mindset

English proficiency

CAD modelling

Programming experience

Kinematics & dynamics

Education

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering / robotics

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

Luleå University of Technology invites applications for a PhD position in Machine Design, focusing on safe collaboration between autonomous off-road mobile machines. You will develop autonomous software subsystems implemented, tested and demonstrated on the AORO platform, bridging planning, perception, control and safety.

Expect training in scientific publishing and conference presentations. The position is a fixed-term, four-year appointment based in Luleå with teaching duties capped at 20%.