Postdoctoral Researcher – AI & IoT

GAO Group & Aperture Venture Studio are seeking recent PhD graduates and early-career researchers for a full-time, paid Postdoctoral Researcher position focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). This remote role centers on advancing IoT systems, intelligent connected devices, edge computing, sensing technologies, and AI-enabled solutions. The position offers the opportunity to translate research into practical prototypes, applications, and potential commercial ventures. Successful candidates completing the one-year program will be awarded a Postdoctoral Program Certificate. There is also potential for extension or transition into longer-term research or technical roles based on performance and organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct applied research in IoT and AI-enabled IoT systems.
- Investigate emerging IoT technologies, architectures, and applications.
- Design and develop IoT prototypes and proof-of-concept systems.
- Work hands-on with sensors, connected devices, gateways, edge, and cloud platforms.
- Explore AI and machine learning applications for IoT-generated data.
- Conduct experiments and evaluate system performance metrics.
- Develop technical demonstrations for real-world use cases.
- Contribute to research papers, technical reports, and other scholarly outputs.
- Identify and explore technology development and commercialization opportunities.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including researchers, engineers, and industry professionals.

Required Qualifications:
- PhD or final-year PhD candidate in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, IoT, Robotics, AI/ML, Embedded Systems, or a closely related STEM discipline.
- Strong expertise in IoT with a working knowledge of AI is highly desirable.
- Experience with programming languages such as Python and C/C++.
- Familiarity with embedded systems, sensors, wireless communications, and IoT platforms.
- Understanding of edge and cloud computing environments.
- Knowledge of computer vision, digital twins, or robotics is advantageous.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
- Opportunity to engage in advanced applied research at the intersection of IoT and AI.
- Hands-on experience developing real-world prototypes and technology applications.
- Exposure to multidisciplinary fields including sensing, edge computing, and Physical AI.
- Chance to contribute to research publications and intellectual property, subject to company policies.
- Collaboration with a diverse network of researchers, engineers, and industry experts.
- Insight into technology development and commercialization pathways.
- Award of a Postdoctoral Program Certificate upon successful completion of the one-year term.
- Potential for longer-term research or technical roles based on performance and organizational requirements.

Applicants are invited to submit an updated CV or resume, a cover letter, a list of publications or selected works, a brief summary of previous or ongoing IoT/AI research projects, and relevant portfolio or technical project details where applicable.

This role offers an excellent platform for early-career researchers to deepen their expertise in AI and IoT, contribute to cutting-edge research, and gain exposure to practical applications and commercialization opportunities in a dynamic, remote working environment.