Luleå University of Technology is growing rapidly with world-leading expertise in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and groundbreaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefits. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of almost SEK 2.1 billion per year. We are currently 1,900 employees and have 18,700 students. In the coming years, billions of kronor will be invested in Norrbotten and Västerbotten in major projects aimed at a more sustainable society nationally as well as globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these highly topical research projects and the social transformation that follows. We have a wide range of programs to match the skills that are in demand. We hope you want to help us build the sustainable companies and societies of the future. We are looking for a PhD student in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (RAI) (https://www.fieldrobotics.eu/) placed at the Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering, as part of the national research program WASP. Robotics and AI - Luleå University of Technology, LTU The Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program, WASP, is Sweden's largest single research program in modern times. The program creates a platform for academic research and education in close collaboration with leading Swedish technology-intensive industry. The research includes artificial intelligence and autonomous systems that work in collaboration with humans and adapt to their environment using sensors, information and knowledge, creating intelligent systems of systems. WASP's vision is excellent research and competence in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and software for the benefit of Sweden's industry and society. Read more: https://wasp-sweden.org/ The WASP Graduate School aims to provide future researchers with the necessary knowledge to analyze, develop and actively contribute to the interdisciplinary development of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and software. Through an ambitious program of research visits, partner universities and guest lecturers, the Graduate School actively supports the formation of a strong multidisciplinary and international professional network between PhD students, researchers and industry. The Graduate School thus offers a unique opportunity for those students attracted by world-class international research with industrial relevance. More information: https://wasp-sweden.org/graduate-school/ Subject description Robotics and Artificial Intelligence aims to develop new robotic systems characterized by advanced autonomy to improve the ability of robots to interact with the environment and humans during the performance of specific tasks. Project description RAI's vision is to reduce the gap between theory and reality, while the team has a strong expertise in field robotics. As a PhD student, you will have the opportunity to contribute in one or more of these focus areas and engage in both theoretical and experimental research in: Autonomy of modular and soft robots - Reconfigurable morphogenesis - Autonomy of self-assembling robots - Terrain adaptive locomotion - Embedded sensing and soft actuation Human-robot interaction - Human-in-the-loop risk-aware navigation - Dynamic task planning in shared workspaces - Shared autonomy and predictive learning - Human-robot collaboration in distributed decision-making Sensing and perception - Collaborative perception and localization - Perception in visually impaired dynamic environments - Learning-based cognitive perception - Semantic reasoning for natural environments - Multi-sensor fusion Work tasks A PhD position involves both theoretical and practical work. As a PhD student, you will be trained in scientific work in the form of publishing scientific articles in journals and at national and international conferences. You will also take compulsory and optional doctoral courses. In addition, you may have the opportunity to try out the role of teacher. As a researcher, you will work as a neutral party in many contexts, providing a great opportunity to learn how to run challenging development projects. Qualifications We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student who is eager to make a difference in robotics and artificial intelligence. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or have completed coursework equivalent to at least 240 ECTS credits, of which at least 60 ECTS credits are at the advanced level in the field of Electrical Engineering or Computer Science; or have demonstrated equivalent knowledge. We expect candidates to have previous experience in areas such as control engineering, reinforcement learning and field robotics. In addition, candidates should have an excellent academic record, very good programming skills and high proficiency in oral and written communication in English. Experience in field robotics and real-world experiments will be considered a great merit. For further information on specific PhD training, please refer to the curricula for PhD training in the Faculty of Engineering. Information about the program Employment as a PhD student is fixed-term full-time for 4 years. The employment can be extended up to a maximum of 5 years, teaching and other departmental duties can be added up to 20% of full-time. Place of employment Luleå. Intended start date: October 01, 2025 For further information, please contact: George Nikolakopoulos, Professor and Head of Department, 0920-49 1298, geonik@ltu.se. Trade union representative: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037 diana.chroneer@ltu.se OFR-S Lars Frisk, 0920-49 1792 lars.frisk@ltu.se How to apply We prefer that you apply for the position via the application button below where you attach a cover letter, CV/resume and copies of verified diplomas. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Both the application and the diplomas must be written in Swedish or English. Closing date for applications: May 02, 2025 Reference number: 1518-2025