AI/ML Researcher - Generative Models

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Conference budget for travel

Research tools budget

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an AI/ML Researcher specializing in Generative Models to lead research in Nelspruit, focusing on GANs, VAEs, diffusion models, and large language models. You will push state-of-the-art, explore data augmentation, and help shape new products with a top AI team.

You will have access to substantial compute resources and opportunities to publish. A research-oriented environment emphasizes creativity, experimentation, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in Computer Science, AI, ML or closely related field.
• Publications in top-tier conferences/journals demonstrating generative model research.
• Strong programming in Python with DL frameworks (PyTorch/TF).
• Familiar with state-of-the-art generative techniques and applications.

Responsibilities

• Advance generative AI research focusing on GANs, VAEs, and diffusion models.
• Design, implement, evaluate novel generative algorithms and architectures.
• Fine-tune large pre-trained models for targeted tasks.
• Analyze outputs, identify limitations, and propose improvements.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to integrate generative AI into products.

Skills

Generative models

GANs

VAEs

Diffusion models

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Independent research

Education

PhD or Master’s in CS/AI

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a creative and highly skilled AI/ML Researcher specializing in Generative Models to join their dedicated research lab in Nelspruit . You will focus on pushing the state-of-the-art in areas like GANs, VAEs, diffusion models, and large language models to create novel content, enhance data augmentation, and explore new AI capabilities. This role involves significant research, experimentation, and collaboration with a team of top AI talent. You will have access to substantial computational resources and be encouraged to publish your findings. If you are passionate about the future of AI creativity and generation, this is an ideal opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development in generative AI, focusing on models like GANs, VAEs, and diffusion models.
• Design, implement, and evaluate novel generative algorithms and architectures.
• Experiment with and fine-tune large pre-trained models for specific generative tasks.
• Analyze model outputs, identify limitations, and propose improvements for enhanced generation quality and control.
• Collaborate with other researchers and engineers to integrate generative AI capabilities into new products and services.

Requirements

• PhD or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated research experience in generative models, evidenced by publications in top-tier conferences/journals.
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Familiarity with state-of-the-advanced generative model techniques and their applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and research-oriented bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous budget for research tools, hardware, and conference attendance.
• Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of generative AI research.
• A stimulating and intellectually rewarding work environment in Nelspruit .