Arbetsbeskrivning

Luleå University of Technology is in strong growth with world-leading competence in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and ground-breaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefit. 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 nearly SEK 2,1 billion per year. We currently have 1,900 employees and 18,700 students. In the coming years, multi-billion investments will be made in large projects in Northern Sweden to create a fossil-free society both nationally and globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these cutting-edge research projects and in the societal transformation that they entail. We offer a broad range of courses and study programmes to match the skills in demand. We hope that you will help us to build the sustainable companies and societies of the future.The Robotics and AI Team from Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering at Luleå University of Technology are looking for two students who have experience in robotics and Reinforcement Learning to work in projects with a focus on: • Designing satellite position controllers using reinforcement learning Where the student's expertise and interests should match one of these focus areas. You will have the ability to work and collaborate with researchers within the Robotics and artificial intelligence group at Luleå University of Technology, in tasks involving:  • Reinforcement Learning • Multi-objective and constrained RL problem formulations • Satellite constellation management Duties Characteristic duties for this position will focus on the following areas: • Development algorithms and their software implementation in Python and PyTorch • Validation of results and comparative analysis of proposed method with baseline approaches Qualifications You must be enrolled as a student in a university program and have experience in the field of applied artificial intelligence, robotics and be interested in developing algorithms and training policies for satellite constellation management using RL. You must be able to express yourself both orally and in writing in English as it is part of the task of communicating the results in English to co-workers and research partners. You are also required to take your own initiative and to be able to work independently. Information The employment as amanuensis covers up to 50% of a full-time employment per month, for up to 12 months, with an option to extend for an additional year. The workload may vary over time and according to agreement. The goal is to distribute it in a way that makes it compatible with your studies. Placement is Luleå. For further information, please contact: Nektarios Aristeidis Tafanidis, +46 (0)729191472, [email protected] Union representatives: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037 [email protected] OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, 0920-49 1721 [email protected] In case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence. Application We prefer that you apply for the position via the application button below, where you attach a personal letter, as well as your CV. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Please write your application in English since we have English speaking recruitment group. Closing day for applications: 3 March 2026 Reference Number: 1729-2026