Research Assistant or Postdoc in Novel AI-based perception & Control for robots

Research Assistant or Postdoc in Novel AI-based perception & Control for robots

Jobbeskrivelse
The Department of Electronic Systems at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design invites applications for a position as research assistant or postdoc in the field of Novel AI based perception & Control for robots as per February 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is available for a period of 1 year.

In electronic engineering, Aalborg University is known worldwide for its high academic quality and societal impact. The Department of Electronic Systems employs more than 200 people, of which about 90 are PhD students, and about 40 % of all employees are internationals. In total, it has more than 600 students in its BSc and MSc programs, which are based on AAU's problem-based learning model. The department leverages its unique research infrastructure and lab facilities to conduct world-leading fundamental and applied research within communication, networks, control systems, AI, sound, cyber security, and robotics. The department plays an active role in transferring inventions and results into applications in close collaboration with industrial partners worldwide. You can read more about the department at www.es.aau.dk.

Your work tasks
Do you want to shape the future of autonomous systems and intelligent sensing, and contribute to breakthrough research in defence technologies for GPS-denied environments?

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with a passion for research in robotics, AI, signal processing, and autonomous systems to join the SonicEye research project, funded by the National Defence Technology Centre (NFC) and conducted in collaboration with leading research and technology stakeholders.

The vision of SonicEye is to develop multimodal navigation by enabling AI-powered echolocation and safe decision-making for autonomous robots in uncertain environments, unlocking reliable perception and navigation where GNSS/GPS cannot be trusted or is unavailable. The project combines ultrasonic sensing, probabilistic perception, and machine learning with advanced robotics, and will deliver a system capable of situational awareness under harsh and contested conditions.

You will work at the intersection of robotics, advanced sensing, control, and AI, tackling challenges such as:

• Acoustic sensing and signal processing in complex environments
• AI-driven perception and scene inference from ultrasonic echoes
• Autonomous navigation in GPS-denied / degraded environments
• Integration and testing on robotic platforms in the lab and in field-like conditions

The assignments for a Research Assistant include developing solutions for the technologies within the consortium, as well as collaborating on adjacent research topics. As a Post-Doctoral Researcher, an additional and greater emphasis is placed on the development of independent research that can benefit both the field and the project.

Your competencies
We thus imagine that you:

• have a strong background in digital signal processing and machine learning;
• have substantial experience with scientific computing in Python/C++/ROS;
• know recent neural network architectures for machine learning (e.g., CNNs, RNNs, GANs);
• understand AI-perception, SLAM, Robotics and autonomy;
• communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing;
• work independently and show initiative, while also collaborating well in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualification requirements
Appointment as a research assistant requires academic qualifications at a master's degree level.
Appointment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at the PhD level.

Who we are
On this journey, you will be supervised by the Advanced Robotics & AI research group (Shahab Heshmati-Alamdari) and the Audio Analysis Lab (Jesper Rindom Jensen) at Aalborg University, and work closely with external partners to ensure the research translates into deployable prototypes, rigorous testing and validation, and real-world uptake in defence and dual-use applications. This setup offers a strong academic–industrial foundation and the freedom to explore. The primary workplace will be the Advanced Robotics & AI research group at Aalborg University in Aalborg.

How to apply
Your application must include the following:

• Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position (please state whether you apply for a research assistant or postdoc position), and intentions and visions for the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Diplomas (master's degree diploma and PhD diploma). If you are applying for a position as research assistant, you can upload a blank page under PhD diploma.
• List of publications. You may attach a maximum of five publications.
• Documentation of teaching qualifications. Please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design.
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations etc.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position
• References/recommendations

You can read more about the requirements for your application here.

The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University's website.

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.

Do you have any questions?
If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.

Further information
Read more about our recruitment process here

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.

Salary and terms of employment
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish).

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (only in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish).

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.

Contacts

• Associate Professor Shahab Heshmati-Alamdari: [email protected]
• HR Support: [email protected]

Ansøgningsfrist
14-12-2025

Ref. nummer
2025/703

Afdeling
Department of Electronic Systems