Open Positions in Field Robotics & Autonomous Systems: Research & Engineering (PhD/Postdoc/Tenure/Dev)

• Passive and cooperative localization in GNSS-denied environments.
• Sensor fusion, SLAM, real-time perception, and resilient autonomy.
• Data muling, communication infrastructure building and maintenance, and multi-robot coordination.
• Human-robot teaming and explainable navigation.

• Multi-domain operations of autonomous ground and aerial platforms in mission-critical tasks.
• Field deployments and real applications in security and defense robotics.
• Opportunities to publish, deploy, and demonstrate technologies in real-world scenarios

• Cutting-edge research infrastructure, autonomous ground robots, UAVs, and sensor platforms.
• Contributing to European and national R&D projects, industrial and defense collaborations.
• Strong links to international academia and industry.
• A supportive and collaborative team with experience in both fundamental and applied research.
• Work in an international, open-minded, and technically strong team.
• Salary is about 140 % (Phd), 185 % – 217 % (postdoc, tenure-track), and 150 % – 185 % (engineers, developers) of the Czech average, depending on seniority, experience, and incentive components.
• Statutory health and social insurance contributions are provided in line with legal requirements. In addition to statutory obligations, fringe benefits provided may include meal vouchers or allowances, as well as employer contributions to supplementary pension insurance schemes.

• Fringe benefits include complimentary refreshments, employee discounts on mobile operator services (including VIP options), access to sports and recreational facilities, on-site parking, and childcare support through the university nursery.
• Full-time and part-time (engineers, developers) employment with flexible working hours, meal allowances, 4+2 weeks of paid vacation per year, and 8 weeks for academic positions.
• Prague: A top-ranked city for safety, research, tech, and quality of life. The workplace is also well-connected by Prague’s highly efficient public transport system.

• PhD applicants:

• Computer science, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering background.
• Experience with C++/Python and ROS is welcome.
• Postdocs: Proven publication record, experience leading experiments, and mentoring students.
• Tenure-track: Visionary research agenda, grant-writing experience, and readiness to build your own research track, conduct teaching, and supervise students.‍
• Robotics Engineers / Software Developers:
• Proficiency in C++/Python, ROS/ROS2, and Linux-based development.
• Experience with robot control, embedded systems, sensor drivers, or simulation.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy backend and front-end web applications; configure and manage relational and NoSQL databases; work with middleware and integration platforms to enable secure and scalable system communications; install, configure, and maintain Linux/Unix-based operating systems; implement and manage a virtualization and containerization solution; develop CI/CD pipelines and automate system provisioning.
• Practical mindset and the ability to integrate systems into the field.
• Strong background in robotics, computer vision, machine learning, and control.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For full consideration, please send us the following materials via e-mail below or the application system:

• CV
• Motivation letter
• Research statement (for Postdoc/Tenure)
• Portfolio or selected projects (for engineers/developers)
• Contact of references

Contact: Prof. Jan Faigl, faiglj@fel.cvut.cz

More info: ComRobLab website, ComRobLab YouTube channel