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 centers on IoT systems, intelligent connected devices, edge computing, sensing, and AI-enabled systems. This position offers opportunities to develop practical prototypes, applications, and explore potential commercial opportunities. Successful completion of one year will result in a Postdoctoral Program Certificate. There is a possibility of extension or transition to a longer-term research or technical role, contingent on performance, business needs, and mutual interest.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.