Researcher, Mobile robotics and intelligent systems

Tiivistelmä työpaikkailmoituksesta: Metropolia is hiring a full-time permanent Researcher in Mobile Robotics and Intelligent Systems for the Clean and Sustainable Solutions innovation hub at the Myyrmäki campus. The role involves leading RDI projects on situational awareness with mobile robots, sensors, swarm intelligence and AI, developing a testing sandbox, identifying research opportunities and applying for funding, with potential to grow into a team leader. Required qualifications include a doctoral degree with recent peer‑reviewed publications (within 3 years), several years of research experience in intelligent autonomous robotic systems, and practical experience applying for Horizon Europe, Business Finland or similar funding and planning project work packages. Applications are open until 23 August 2026 and must include a salary request, CV and list of publications, and further information can be requested from Minna Väkevä. Tämä tiivistelmä on luotu tekoälyn avulla. Researcher, Mobile robotics and intelligent systems We are seeking a Researcher in Mobile Robotics and Intelligent Systems for a permanent fulltime position in the Clean and Sustainable Solutions innovation hub at the Metropolia Myyrmäki campus. Our innovation hub brings together Metropolia's and its partners’ expertise. We work in close collaboration with other research parties, companies, and cities. Our main activities are focused on smart mobile robotics, AI and data, urban farming, circular economy and sustainable energy systems. Role Description: You will act as a researcher in research, development and innovation projects that e.g. study situational awareness systems that rely on mobile robots, sensor systems, swarm intelligence and advanced use of data. You will also take part in building a sandbox for testing such systems. In your role you will identify new research opportunities and take part in, or take charge of, applying for funding for further research. In this position it is possible to grow into a team leader. What we expect: Multiple years of state-of-the-art research experience in intelligent, autonomous robotic systems, including swarm intelligence and artificial intelligence in robotics. Doctoral degree and recent peer reviewed publications in a relevant field (published within the last 3 years) Hands-on experience in applying for Horizon Europe, Business Finland or similar funding. Competence in planning work packages and tasks of a project. Preferably for projects with project partners. What we value: Experience in managing projects, work packages or tasks in projects with several project partners Experience in supervising the work of others, but also willingness to take action yourself Experience in working in RDI-project consortiums that involve both research parties and companies Goal oriented mindset Good written and spoken English What we offer: A significant role in developing the RDI activities of the Clean and Sustainable Solutions innovation hub at Metropolia, both nationally and internationally. A working community that values innovation, strategic agility, and collaborative development. An opportunity to create new impactful solutions with the support of our extensive network of experts. Very cool technologies and fun colleagues to work with. Application process: The deadline for applications is Sunday 23.8.2026. Please note that we will start evaluating applications from day one. Applications that include your salary request should be accompanied by a CV and a list of publications. For more information don’t hesitate to contact Minna Väkevä, Innovation Director, Clean and Sustainable Solutions innovation hub, through email [email protected] , or by calling +358 44 544 5694 on Friday 7.8. at 15-16:30, Wednesday 12.8. at 15-16:30 or Tuesday 18.8. at 13:30-14:45. We are looking forward to reading your application! Tutkija, mobiilirobotiikka ja älykkäät järjestelmät Etsimme mobiilirobotiikan ja älykkäiden järjestelmien tutkijaa vakituiseen tehtävään Puhtaat ja kestävät ratkaisut innovaatiokeskittymään Metropolian Myyrmäen kampukselle. Innovaatiokeskittymämme kokoaa Metropolian ja kumppaneidemme asiantuntemuksen yhteen luomaan uusia innovatiivisia ratkaisuja. Teemme tiivistä yhteistyötä muiden tutkimuslaitosten, yritysten ja kaupunkien kanssa. Toimintamme keskittyy älykkääseen mobiilirobotiikkaan, tekoälyyn ja dataan, kaupunkiviljelyyn, kiertotalouteen sekä kestäviin energiajärjestelmiin. Roolikuvaus: Toimit tutkijana TKI-projekteissa, joissa kehitetään tilannekuvaratkaisuja mobiilirobotiikkaa, sensoridataa ja edistyksellistä parvi- ja tekoälyä hyödyntäen. Osallistut myös näiden järjestelmien testausympäristöjen kehittämiseen. Roolissasi on tärkeää tunnistaa uusia tutkimusmahdollisuuksia ja osallistut, tai vastaat, jatkohankkeiden rahoituksen hakemiseen. Tässä roolissa on mahdollista myös kasvaa tiiminvetäjäksi. Mitä odotamme: Useiden vuosien tutkimuskokemusta älykkäistä, autonomisista robottijärjest