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 offers a one-year appointment with opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research on IoT systems, intelligent connected devices, edge computing, sensing, and AI-enabled technologies. Successful candidates will have the chance to develop practical prototypes and applications, with potential pathways toward commercialization. Upon completion, participants will receive a Postdoctoral Program Certificate, and there may be opportunities for extension or transition into longer-term research or technical roles based on performance and mutual interest.

Key Responsibilities
- Conduct applied research in AI and IoT, focusing on emerging technologies, architectures, and applications.
- Develop IoT prototypes and proof-of-concept systems involving sensors, connected devices, gateways, and edge/cloud platforms.
- Explore AI and machine learning applications for data generated by IoT devices.
- Design and perform experiments to evaluate system performance and develop technical demonstrations.
- Contribute to the preparation of research papers and technical reports.
- Investigate technology development and commercialization opportunities.
- Collaborate closely with researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to advance project goals.

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

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Opportunity to engage in applied research that bridges AI and IoT with real-world applications.
- Hands-on experience developing prototypes and technology demonstrations in areas such as sensing, edge computing, and Physical AI.
- Exposure to collaborative research environments involving multidisciplinary teams of researchers, engineers, and industry experts.
- Potential to contribute to research publications and intellectual property, subject to company policies.
- Access to technology development and commercialization pathways.
- Receipt of a Postdoctoral Program Certificate upon successful completion of the one-year program.
- Possibility of longer-term research or technical roles based on individual performance and organizational needs.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV or resume, cover letter, list of publications, a brief description of their IoT/AI research, and relevant portfolio or project details for consideration.