Postdoc in Learning for Autonomous Robots - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

A fully funded postdoctoral position is available in a new robotics research group at KTH that explores how to adapt recent advances in AI/ML to improve the capabilities of real (fielded) autonomous robots acting in real-world workplaces and public spaces (mapping, planning, interaction). Join us to research the next generation of AI-enhanced autonomy, enabling robots to act in complex environments. 

We have a cutting-edge Boston Dynamics' Spot with the Spot Arm for real-world experiments.

The group is led by Assistant Prof. Olov Andersson at the Division of Robotics, Perception and Learning. Previously a senior researcher in the Autonomous Systems Lab at ETH Zurich, he was part of the winning team in the recent DARPA SubT Challenge on autonomy in unknown environments:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/2021/11/10/darpa-robot-competition/

The position is part of and funded by WASP, which  supports forming a strong multi-disciplinary and international professional network between researchers, PhD students and Swedish industry: www.wasp-sweden.org

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Be part of a vibrant group developing the next generation of AI-based autonomy for real-world robots
• Plenty of collaboration opportunities
• An advanced robot that can be used in real applications
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

Read more about what it is like to work at KTH

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Prior research experience in robotics related to at least one of the following: learning, mapping, planning or mobile manipulation in real-world environments
• Publications in robotics venues (e.g., ICRA, IROS, RA-L, CoRL, T-RO, Field Robotics etc) or related venues (e.g., CVPR, 3DV)
• Experience working with ROS, C++ and real robots (or at least sensors)
• Fluent in English, both oral and written since it is necessary in the daily work

Personal skills

• We see that you have good teaching abilities
• You like to collaborate with others 
• You don't have a problem being independent in your work
• You have high awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Any experience with either field testing or sensor integration is a plus.
• Autonomy
• Experience with collaborations or supporting junior PhD student

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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To apply for the position

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Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

Others

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