Postdoctoral researcher in Multimodal Perception and AI for Safe Autonomous Navigation

Ref no: ORU 2.1.1-01452/2026

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher in Computer Science for a fixed-term position at the School of Science and Technology.

Subject area

The subject area for this position is Computer Science.

Background

We are seeking to further strengthen our team performing research on safe and robust perception and navigation for autonomous vehicles, in particular along the line of radar-based and multimodal sensing for low-visibility environments.

This position is funded in part by the research project Clearpath, which is performed in collaboration with Volvo Construction Equipment, Epiroc, Boliden, Retenua, and Örebro University. The project sets out to develop multimodal, failure-resilient and trustworthy AI methods for autonomous navigation and environment awareness in low visibility, in particular mining and construction environments that are characterised by heavy dust, smoke, and fog. Sensing modalities to be used include 4D radar and thermal camera data as well as visual cameras and lidars.

Expanding beyond our previous leading work on odometry, SLAM, and semantic segmentation using 2D and 4D radar data, with this project we wish to further increase resilience, trustworthiness, and accuracy using multimodal sensing – pushing the research frontier further ahead as well as implementing a live demonstrator in a relevant use case.

The position is associated with the Robot Navigation and Perception Lab (https://rnp.aass.oru.se) which belongs to the Centre for Applied Autonomous Sensor Systems (AASS) research environment (https://www.oru.se/english/research/research-environments/ent/aass/) and Örebro University’s AI, Robotics, and Cybersecurity center (ARC) (https://www.oru.se/english/our-profile/arc-ai-robotics-and-cybersecurity-center/).

Duties and responsibilities

The appointment as a postdoctoral researcher is intended to enable persons who have recently been awarded their doctoral degree to consolidate and develop primarily their research skills.

The successful candidate is expected to contribute to research on trustworthy multimodal semantic perception and multimodal semantic SLAM, with the balance between these areas shaped by the candidate’s qualifications and research interests.

The candidate is expected to contribute to scientific output in terms of publications, as well as to successful project demonstrations. In order to meet these goals, the candidate is expected to have a demonstrated research background and international publications related to robot perception, navigation, localisation, or mapping.

Qualifications

Those qualified for appointment as a postdoctoral researcher are applicants who at the time of appointment hold a doctoral degree or have a degree from abroad deemed to correspond to a doctoral degree. Applicants with doctoral degrees that have been awarded no more than 3 years prior to the application deadline are to be considered first. The applicant may not previously have held a position as a postdoctoral researcher for more than one year in the same subject and at the same higher education institution. The position is for a term of at least 2 years initially but may be extended for a further 1 year. If the person during the period of employment has been on parental leave, the period of employment is to be extended by the corresponding number of days. The period of employment may also be extended in the event of absence due to illness, etc.

Assessment criteria

Candidates are assessed primarily on their research capacity within the topics described above, in part by way of peer-reviewed publications. A solid theoretical background and excellent programming skills are very important, as is the ability to develop real-world systems. It is not necessary to be familiar with the Swedish language, but proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory.

A further basis for the assessment is the applicant’s ability to disseminate information and communicate; collaborate and engage with the wider community; and facilitate utilisation of the university’s research. In addition, the applicant’s suitability for the position will be assessed. Suitability refers to the applicant demonstrating the personal qualities required to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities at hand, the ability to cooperate with other members of staff, and the ability to contribute to the development of the operations.

Particular attention is to be paid to the applicant’s prospects of contributing to the future development of both research and education. Importance is also attached to a demonstrated ability and ambition to embark on a career within academia.

Information

This is a full-time position for two years. At Örebro University, salary depends on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

For more information about the position, contact project manager and head of unit Martin Magnusson (+46 19 30 38 70, email: martin.magnusson@oru.se) or head of school Henrik Olsson (+46 19 30 12 36, email: henrik.olsson@oru.se).

At Örebro University, we expect each member of staff to be open to development and change; take responsibility for their work and performance; demonstrate a keen interest in collaboration and contribute to development; as well as to show respect for others by adopting a constructive and professional approach.

Örebro University actively pursues equal opportunities and gender equality as well as a work environment characterised by openness, trust and respect. We value the qualities that diversity adds to our operations.

Application

The application is made online. Click the button “Apply” to begin the application procedure.

For the application to be complete, the following electronic documents must be included:

• Covering letter, outlining how you believe you can contribute to the continued development of Örebro University
• CV with a relevant description of your overall qualifications and experience
• Account of research qualifications and experience
• Copies of relevant course/degree certificates and references verifying eligibility and criteria met
• Relevant scientific publications (maximum of 10 and in full-text format)

Only documents written in Swedish, English, Norwegian and Danish can be reviewed.
More information for applicants will be found on our career site: https://www.oru.se/english/career/available-positions/applicants-and-external-experts/

The application deadline is 2026-03-31. We look forward to receiving your application!

As we have already made our choices in terms of external collaboration partners and marketing efforts for this recruitment process, we decline any contact with recruitment agencies and advertisers.

As directed by the National Archives of Sweden (Riksarkivet), we are required to deposit one file copy of the application documents, excluding publications, for a period of two years after the appointment decision has gained legal force.