Head of AI Research & Innovation

Placements24

Kimberley

On-site

CAD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay
Health & retirement benefits
Leadership development opportunities
State-of-the-art research environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, Canada seeks a Lead AI Research Scientist to guide a team of researchers in developing novel AI algorithms and translating them into practical applications. You will define roadmaps, mentor staff, and oversee end-to-end AI project delivery.

The role requires a PhD with 8+ years of research leadership, deep expertise in AI/ML, and strong publication credentials. You will shape strategy, collaborate across departments, and advance ethical AI deployment in a premier

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related quantitative field.
  • 8+ years of experience in AI research and development, with a proven track record of leadership.
  • Strong foundation in AI/ML concepts and practical experience with major frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the research and development of advanced AI/ML models, including deep learning, reinforcement learning, and NLP.
  • Define research strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
  • Mentor a team of AI researchers and engineers to foster innovation and technical excellence.
  • Oversee the deployment of AI solutions ensuring scalability, performance, and ethical considerations.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to drive AI adoption in Kimberley.

Skills

AI research
Leadership
Deep learning
Reinforcement learning
Natural language processing
TensorFlow
PyTorch
Keras
Publications
Communication

Education

PhD in Computer Science/AI/ML

Tools

TensorFlow
PyTorch
Keras

Job description

Placements24 in Kimberley, Canada seeks a Lead AI Research Scientist to guide a team of researchers in developing novel AI algorithms and translating them into practical applications. You will define roadmaps, mentor staff, and oversee end-to-end AI project delivery.

The role requires a PhD with 8+ years of research leadership, deep expertise in AI/ML, and strong publication credentials. You will shape strategy, collaborate across departments, and advance ethical AI deployment in a premier

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