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Postdoctoral scholarship in hybrid control of robotic systems

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy.

The workplace

The Division of Decision and Control Systems at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of KTH conducts research in networked control systems, robotics, control of communication systems, systems biology and system identification. Much of the research is conducted within EU projects, as well as within the inter-departmental centers WASP and SRA TNG. The group has also strong financial support from the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research, the Knut & Alice Wallenberg Foundation and the Swedish Research Council.

You can read more about the division here: www.kth.se/dcs

Project description

We invite applications for a Postdoc scholarship in the field of space robotic systems. The successful candidate will join a research group that is focusing on new control methodologies for multi-robot systems. These involve a new state-of-the-art space robotics facility, which enables the development and evaluation of autonomous control and planning algorithms for multi-agent systems under simulated microgravity conditions, and several free-flyers that move frictionlessly over the epoxy floor through thruster-like propulsion using compressed air.

KTH offers an attractive working environment and generous remuneration in form of scholarship. As a postdoctoral scholar, you have many opportunities to participate at conferences, projects and other relevant events, which will extend your professional network and benefit your future career.

Qualifications

A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline.

Candidates should have their PhD related to at least one of the following research areas:

  •   Space Systems and Robotics

  •   Multi-agent control systems and Autonomy

  •   Distributed control of networked systems

  •   Human-in-the-loop robot control

The successful applicant should have an outstanding research and publication record.

Experience with real robotic experiments is desirable. Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills are a requirement.

We are looking for a strongly motivated person, who is able to work independently, as well as within a research group.

Excellent command of English orally and in writing is required to publish and present research results.

Application

Apply to this scholarship by e-mail to rekrytering@eecs.kth.se . You are the main responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the ad. Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than 2025-07-02. Mark your application with reference number PA-2025-2124 .

The application must include the following documents:

  • Curriculum vitae; including your relevant academic and professional experience

  • Cover letter (detailing both your previous scientific work experience and your interest in this position)

  • List of publications indicating and providing links to five of them that are most relevant to the position

  • Research statement, also in relation to the position (max 2 pages)

  • Contact information for two references

Please observe that you apply for a scholarship, not an employment.

According to The Protective Security Act (2018-585), the scholarshipcandidate must undergo and pass security vetting if the position is placed in a security class. Information regarding whether the position is subject to such a classification will be provided during the recruitment process.

About the position/positions

Period: 1 year with possible extension with 1 more year

Extent: Full-time

Number of positions: 1-2

Location: Stockholm

EU Citizens on scholar or private funding need to bring a certificate showing EHIC insurance (a comprehensive medical- and health insurance) from the home country, which must cover during the full stay in Sweden.

Without this certificate you may only remain three months in Sweden and will not be able to register as a residence in Sweden.

The responsibility for the comprehensive insurance is strictly on the applicant.

Contact

1. Dimos Dimarogonas, Professor, dimos@kth.se , people.kth.se/~dimos/

2. Natasha Kapama, HR administrator, rekrytering@eecs.kth.se

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