PhD – Student position in Robotics and Machine Learning for Autonomous Manipulation – Sweden

Chalmers University of Technology is offering a WASP, The Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program, funded PhD position that provides a unique opportunity to develop deep expertise in robotics, machine learning, and control. WASP is a major national initiative for strategically motivated basic research, education and faculty recruitment. It is by far the largest individual research program in Sweden.

Duties

The project combines rigorous theoretical research with practical, application-driven, and experimental work. It includes active collaboration with both academic institutions and industrial partners. The focus of the research is on robotic manipulation—critical capabilities enabling a wide range of robotic applications. As a PhD student, you will receive academic and pedagogical training and become part of a dynamic, international research community and network.

This project aims to develop skills for an autonomous mobile robot to perform complex manipulation tasks. Our goal is to enable continuous learning, allowing the robot to improve over time by gathering knowledge about the diverse physical and geometric properties of objects and dynamic changes in the environment. This involves leveraging rich sensory data—such as vision and touch—encoding knowledge from experience and building goal-directed behaviors that combine dexterity with high-level planning to achieve complex manipulation tasks in real-world, human-centric settings.

Requirements

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree* in one of the following or related fields:

• • Robotics

• • Computer Science

• • Electrical and Computer Engineering

• • Mechanical Engineering

• • Applied Mathematics

• • Applied Physics

• • Statistics and Optimization

A strong background in robotics, machine learning, and control is essential. Applicants should also demonstrate:

• • High academic achievement in relevant undergraduate and graduate courses

• • Proficiency in programming (C/C++, Python) and experience with ROS

• • Practical experience in hardware and simulation-based implementations

• • Fluency in both written and spoken English

Previous experience in robot learning research will be considered a strong merit.

Benefits

• • The PhD position is fully funded from start

• • As a PhD student at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

• • A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
  • A starting salary of 34,550 SEK per month (valid from May 25, 2025).

Organization/Company – Chalmers University of Technology

Research field – Engineering » Electrical engineering

Research profile – First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country –Sweden

Application Deadline – 23 Aug 2025 – 22:00 (UTC)

More information: Euraxess

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