PhD in Robotics

The Department of Electronic Systems at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design invites applications for a PhD stipend in the field of Safe Learning Based Control for Autonomous Robots in Dynamic Environments within the general study programme Electrical and Electronic Engineering; as per March 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The candidate will be based in Aalborg at the Automation and Control Section./nThe position focuses on developing next-generation learning-based decision-making and control for autonomous robots operating safely in dynamic, crowded environments. As a PhD candidate, you will develop methods that combine data-driven autonomy with formal safety guarantees and validate them in real time through simulation and experimental evaluation./nThe position is hosted at the Department of Electronic Systems at Aalborg University, within a friendly and highly collaborative research environment, with a well-established research network of partner universities and research institutes. You will be part of strong national and international research activities and engage in close collaboration with public and private stakeholders.