AI & IoT Venture Research Fellowship

Employment: Full-Time

Duration: 1 Year

Location: Remote

GAO Group & Aperture Venture Studio are looking for recent PhDs and early-career researchers for a paid Postdoctoral Researcher position focused on AI and IoT.

The role focuses on IoT systems, intelligent connected devices, edge computing, sensing and AI-enabled systems, with opportunities to develop practical prototypes, applications and potential commercial opportunities.

Candidates who successfully complete one year will receive a Postdoctoral Program Certificate. There may also be an opportunity for extension or transition to a longer-term research or technical role, based 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

What You'll Work On

• 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.

Who Should Apply?

• 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.

What We Offer

• Applied research in IoT and AI
• Real-world prototypes and technology applications
• Exposure to AI, IoT, sensing, edge computing and Physical AI
• Research publications and intellectual property opportunities, subject to company policies
• Collaboration with researchers, engineers and industry professionals
• Technology development and commercialization exposure
• Postdoctoral Program Certificate after one year
• Potential longer-term research or technical opportunities