Postdoc position in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence WASP

Luleå tekniska universitet - Platsbanken; Luleå kommun; On-site; SEK 323,834 - 431,778; Full time

Job summary

Luleå tekniska universitet - Platsbanken is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence to conduct research within the Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering. This role involves substantial experimental research, supervision of PhD and MSc students, and teaching responsibilities.

Qualifications include a PhD in Robotics and AI, solid mathematical and programming skills, and English proficiency. The position is limited to 2 years and is aimed at advancing real-world applications in robotics.

Qualifications

• PhD or foreign degree equivalent in Robotics and AI or related field.
• Strong mathematical background with advanced experimental capabilities.
• Excellent programming skills in C++, ROS, Matlab, Python.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research with experimental components published in peer-reviewed journals.
• Supervise PhD and MSc students and teach.
• Support funding acquisition for future projects.

Skills

Robotics and AI

Advanced experimental capabilities

Programming skills (C++, ROS, Matlab, Python)

Mathematical background

Field Robotics

Education

PhD in Robotics and AI or related subject

Job description

Postdoc position in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence WASP

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (RAI) (https://www.fieldrobotics.eu/) based at the Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering as part of the national research program WASP.

Research focus

• Distributed robotic autonomy for embodied intelligence
• Data-driven and learning-based control
• Decentralized decision-making and distributed optimization
• Belief-space and uncertainty-aware planning
• Neuro-symbolic and context-aware reasoning for robotics
• Meta-learning for adaptive coordination

Duties

The duties of a Postdoc primarily comprise research. You will perform research with substantial experimental components that should be published in peer-reviewed international journals and at major conferences. The position will include supervision of PhD and MSc students, teaching, and support in acquiring funds for future research projects from research funding agencies/councils, EU framework program or industry.

Qualifications

In order to be eligible for employment as post doctor you must have a PhD or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD in Robotics and AI, automatic control or related subject. A doctoral degree awarded no more than three years before the application deadline is preferred. Candidates who received a doctoral degree earlier may also be considered if there are special grounds, for example, different types of statutory leave of absence.

The research tasks require a solid mathematical background with proven advanced experimental capabilities and excellent programming skills (e.g. C++, ROS, Matlab, Python, etc.). You should have a strong vision to evaluate and demonstrate the research findings in real life operating conditions, aiming to close the gap between pure theory and experimental verifications. You will need to represent the group in different contexts, both in Sweden and abroad, and hence have excellent skills in English. Experience in Field Robotics and real‑world experimentation will be highly considered as a merit.

Further information

The employment is limited to 2 years.

Contact

George Nikolakopoulos, Chaired Professor, ([phone], [e-mail]

Application

Closing date for applications: 15 June 2026

Reference number: 2462-2026