Postdoc position in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence WASP

Luleå University of Technology; Sweden; On-site; SEK 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Swedish university is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. This position, based in Luleå, focuses on conducting experimental research, publishing findings, and supervising students. Candidates must have a PhD in a relevant field and excellent programming skills. The post is limited to 2 years, with a starting date of 01 August 2026. Applications should be submitted by 10 April 2026, including a CV, motivation letter, and research plan.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Robotics and AI, Automatic control or a related subject.
• Doctoral degree awarded no more than three years before application deadline.
• Experience in field robotics and real-world experimentation is a merit.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research with substantial experimental components.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Supervise PhD and MSc students and teach.

Skills

Advanced experimental capabilities

Excellent programming skills (C++, ROS, Matlab, Python)

Solid mathematical background

Field Robotics experience

Education

PhD in Robotics and AI, Automatic control or related subject

Job description

Luleå University of Technology experiences rapid growth with world-leading expertise within several research areas. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, the public sector and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has an annual turnover of just over SEK 2.3 billion. We have more than 1,800 employees and nearly 21,600 students.

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

Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP) is Sweden's largest individual research program ever, a major national initiative for strategically motivated basic research, education and faculty recruitment. The program addresses research on artificial intelligence and autonomous systems acting in collaboration with humans, adapting to their environment through sensors, information and knowledge, and forming intelligent systems-of-systems. The vision of WASP is excellent research and competence in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and software for the benefit of Swedish society and industry. Read more: https://wasp-sweden.org/

You will be part of the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence research group. More information Robotics and AI - Luleå University of Technology (https://www.ltu.se/robotics). You will have the opportunity to collaborate with the strong multi-disciplinary and international professional network between researchers and industry associated with the WASP.

Subject description

Robotics and artificial intelligence aim to develop novel robotic systems that are characterized by advanced autonomy for improving the ability of robots to interact with the surrounding environment and humans during the execution of specific tasks.

Project description

The vision of RAI is aiming in closing the gap from theory to real life, while the team has a strong expertise in field robotics. The RAI team conducts fundamental and principled research in all aspects of robotics with a strong European and National participation in multiple R&D&I projects. RAI has participated in the DARPA SUB-T challenge with the CoSTAR Team lead by NASA/JPL (https://costar.jpl.nasa.gov/).

Research topics

• Distributed task and motion planning
• Multi-agent navigation in constrained environments
• Predictive collaboration with heterogeneous teaming
• Perception-aware predictive motion planning
• Distributed and cooperative control
• Body aware motion planning and whole-body control

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 supporting 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 provides a useful qualification. Candidates who have been awarded a doctoral degree at an earlier date 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, in an approach 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.

Placement: Luleå. Starting date: 01 August 2026

For further information about the position, please contact
George Nikolakopoulos, Chaired Professor, ([phone] [e-mail]
Union representatives:
SACO-S Diana Chroneer, ([phone] [e-mail]
OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, ([phone] [e-mail]

In case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

Application

We prefer that you apply for this position by clicking on the apply button below. The application should include a CV with a full description of all the scientific merits and publications of the candidate, motivation letter, a research plan with a description of the research topics, list of successful grant applications, list of 2 persons that could provide recommendations for the candidate and copies of verified and translated diplomas from high school and universities. Your application must be written in Swedish or English. Mark your application with the reference number below.

Closing date for applications: 10 April, 2026

Reference number: 2463-2026

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