PhD Student in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

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Are you ready to take the next step in your academic journey? As a PhD student with us, you will work closely with leading researchers in a strong and international research environment, with access to advanced laboratory equipment and good funding opportunities. You will be offered a secure position, high-quality supervision, and room to grow, both as a researcher and as a person. Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (RAI) at the Department of System and Space Engineering at Luleå University of Technology is now seeking a PhD student to contribute to our growing activities. The RAI team conducts fundamental and principled research within all aspects of robotics with a specific focus on aerial, space, and bio-inspired robotics. Field Description Robotics and Artificial Intelligence aims to develop new robotic systems characterized by advanced autonomy to improve robots' ability to interact with their environment and people while performing specific tasks. Project Description RAI's vision is to narrow the gap between theory and practice, and the team has a strong background in field robotics. Application areas we focus on include robotics for mining, aerial inspection of aging infrastructure, multi-robot search and rescue for emergency services, and similar. We also work with multisensor fusion and multi-robot coordination, which includes environmental perception, decentralization, and execution of specified missions for multi-robot systems. Responsibilities You will conduct research with experimental elements published in internationally recognized academic journals and at major conferences. You will also assist with supervision of theses, teaching assistance, and support in applying for funding for future research projects from research funding agencies/councils, EU projects, or industry. As a PhD student, you will work within autonomous robotic systems, and activities will be linked to national, European, and global R&D projects. More specifically, PhD student duties will include compact research activities in design, experimentation, and theory development: Field robotics with focus on arctic environments Autonomous navigation and motion planning in sensor-degraded disaster environments Multimodal perception and localization for robots in extreme visibility conditions Source localization and risk assessment using multisensor fusion Semantic-based exploration strategies for high-risk robots in search and rescue Remote biometric analysis and triage assessment for field robotics in emergency response Qualifications To be qualified for a PhD student position, you must hold a five-year university degree in computer science, engineering physics, or another relevant subject. Strong scientific skills and excellence in experimental research as well as good communication abilities in speech and writing are required. You will represent the group in various contexts, both in Sweden and abroad, therefore excellent English language skills are a requirement. For further information on specific doctoral studies, see http://www.ltu.se/research/Utbildning-pa-forskarniva/Studieplaner/Allmanna-studieplaner-Teknisk-fakultetsnamnd Information Employment as a PhD student is limited to 4 years, teaching and other institutional duties may be added up to 20% of full-time. Place of work is Luleå with start date by agreement. For further information, please contact: George Nikolakopoulos, Professor and Subject Representative, 0920-49 1298 mailto:[email protected] Trade Union Representatives: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037 mailto:[email protected] OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, 0920-49 1721 mailto:[email protected] Application We prefer that you apply for the position using the application button below where you attach a personal letter and CV/list of merits with scientific credentials, at least two references, and copies of verified degree certificates. Degree certificates should be written in Swedish or English. The application must be written in English. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Application Deadline: June 26, 2026 Reference Number: 3620-2026

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Type

job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

Luleå

GPS

65.6152976, 22.0451587copyopen in

Email

[email protected]

Phone

0920-49 1298

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Published

4. 6. 2026

Edited

22. 6. 2026

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