The role will focus on the design and development of battery‑less, ultra‑low‑power IoT systems capable of executing secure TinyML‑based visual perception algorithms directly at the edge. The postholder will investigate novel hardware–software co‑design approaches enabling AI‑driven video processing on energy‑harvesting devices under extreme power constraints.

This project aims to develop prototype IoT devices operating below 100mW, supporting applications in security surveillance, smart infrastructure, supply‑chain monitoring and autonomous sensing systems. The research aligns with the UK’s national £12M EPSRC Edge AI Hub initiative, in which Aston University is a key partner.

You will join a dynamic and growing research environment within the School of Computer Science and Digital Technologies, working closely with leading academic and industry partners. The role will include contributing to research outputs, supporting postgraduate research activity, and participating in project dissemination and collaboration.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to world‑leading research in sustainable AI and next‑generation intelligent IoT systems.

What we offer:

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• The role is offered as 'dynamic working', which means working both on campus and from home dependent on the activity.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family friendly policies.
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route.

See here for information about Skilled Worker eligibility criteria: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Closing Date: 27 Apr 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049 per annum (pro-rata)

By leveraging recent advances in Large Language Models (LLM) and other key agentic tools (starting with MCP or LangChain), the project will design, specify, implement, and evaluate advanced capabilities such as self-organisation, spontaneous generation, self-protection, and auto-scaling. Collaborative agentic AI agents will autonomously allocate resources, compose services, monitor and optimise, and secure the underlying infrastructure and service delivery.

CyberHub invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will primarily contribute to the project. The successful applicant will be ideally educated to PhD level in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Networks, or other related areas, and be proficient in software development and systems administration.

The successful applicant will be integrated in a rapidly growing research environment and collaborate with leading industry and academic partners in the UK and Europe. 

It is further expected that the post-holder will support graduate students and contribute to the preparation of reports and scientific publications. Contributing to teaching activities and student supervision will be encouraged.

This is an invaluable opportunity to develop research in an exciting area, gain experience in international research projects, and join a leading University in the top 200 in Europe.

What we offer:

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• The role is offered as 'dynamic working', which means working both on campus and from home dependent on the activity.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family friendly policies.
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

This role is likely to qualify for endorsement under the Endorsed Funder route of the Global Talent visa. This visa is for talented or promising individuals in academia or research in fields such as science, engineering, medicine, social sciences, or humanities.

See the Home Office guidance: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

Closing Date: 07 May 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £38,784 to £41,064 per annum