PhD Student in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Responsibilities

• You will be working in the field of robotic autonomy and all activities will be linked with National, European and worldwide R&D Projects.
• The research topic is in the area of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. More specifically, the position will involve dense research activities in the area of designing, experimenting and theoretical development, with the following research areas providing a template for relevant directions:
• Autonomous Underwater Robot Navigation in Aquatic Environments
• Optimization-based path planning in aquatic environments
• State Estimation and Sensor Fusion for Localization and Mapping
• Reactive terrain-aware navigation in dynamic and unstructured environments
• -Experimental validation on robotic platforms in the field

Requirements

• For further information about a specific subject see http://www.ltu.se/research/Utbildning-pa-forskarniva/Studieplaner/Allmanna-studieplaner-Teknisk-fakultetsnamnd?l=en
• Further information
• Employment as a PhD student is limited to 4 years, teaching and other department duties may be added with max 20%. Placement: Luleå. Starting: Start according to agreement.
• For further information please contact:
• George Nikolakopoulos, Chaired Professor, (+46 )920-49 1298 mailto:geonik@ltu.se
• Union representatives:
• SACO-S Diana Chroneer,(+46 )920-49 2037 mailto:diana.chroneer@ltu.se
• OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, (+46) 920-49 1721 mailto:marika.vesterberg@ltu.se
• In case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.
• Application
• Final day to apply: 31 August, 2026
• Reference number: 3987-2026

Additional Information

Are you ready to take the next step in your academic journey? As a doctoral student with us, you will work closely with leading researchers in a strong, international research environment, with access to advanced laboratory equipment and solid funding opportunities. You will be offered secure employment, high-quality supervision, and room to grow, both as a researcher and as a person. https://www.ltu.se/research/subjects/RoboticsAI?l=en subject, RAI, at the Department of Computer Science and Electrical and Space Engineering at Luleå University of Technology, is now looking for a PhD student to contribute to our growing activities. The RAI team is conducting fundamental research in all the aspects of robotics with a specific focus on aerial, space and bioinspired robotics. Subject description Robotics and artificial intelligence aim to develop novel robotic systems that are characterised 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. Specific application areas of focus are robotics for mines, aerial inspection of aging infrastructure, multi-robotic search and rescue, multi sensorial fusion and multirobot coordination, including multirobot perception, decentralization and mission execution. The RAI team has a strong European and National participation in multiple R&D&I projects.

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