Postdoctoral Researcher, AI & loT

Postdoctoral Researcher - AI & IoT

GAOTek Inc

About the Role

GAO Group & Aperture Venture Studio is seeking recent PhDs and early-career researchers for a paid Postdoctoral Researcher position focused on AI and IoT. The role emphasizes IoT systems, intelligent connected devices, edge computing, sensing, and AI-enabled systems. Opportunities exist to develop practical prototypes, applications, and explore potential commercialization. Successful completion of one year will result in a Postdoctoral Program Certificate. Performance, business needs, and mutual interest may lead to an extension or transition to a longer-term role.

Research Areas

• IoT & Intelligent Connected Systems
• Edge Computing & Edge AI
• Intelligent Sensing & Sensor Fusion
• AI/ML for IoT
• Digital Twins & Cyber-Physical Systems
• Robotics & Physical AI
• Industrial IoT & Smart Infrastructure

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct applied research in AI and IoT.
• Research emerging IoT technologies, architectures, and applications.
• Develop IoT prototypes and proof-of-concept systems.
• Work with sensors, connected devices, gateways, and edge/cloud platforms.
• Explore AI/ML applications for IoT-generated data.
• Conduct experiments and evaluate system performance.
• Develop technical demonstrations.
• Contribute to research papers and technical reports.
• Explore technology development and commercialization opportunities.
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and industry professionals.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• PhD or final-year PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, IoT, Robotics, AI/ML, Embedded Systems, or a related STEM field.
• Strong IoT expertise and working knowledge of AI are encouraged.
• Experience with Python, C/C++, embedded systems, sensors, wireless communications, IoT platforms, edge/cloud computing, computer vision, digital twins, or robotics is valuable.

Qualifications

• Postdoctoral Program Certificate upon completion of one year.
• Potential for longer-term research or technical opportunities.
• Exposure to AI, IoT, sensing, edge computing, and Physical AI.
• Opportunities for research publications and intellectual property, subject to company policies.
• Exposure to technology development and commercialization.