AI Research Intern

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 134,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Mentorship

Hands-on AI experience

Networking opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch invites an AI Research Intern to join a dynamic team. You will work with experienced researchers on real-world AI challenges, gaining practical experience and mentorship in a supportive environment.

The role is ideal for motivated students or recent graduates pursuing AI and machine learning, offering hands-on project work, data handling, and opportunities to present findings within a collaborative research setting.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of machine learning concepts and algorithms.
• Programming experience in Python and familiarity with ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a research setting.
• Good communication skills for collaboration in Stellenbosch.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior researchers in conducting experiments and analyzing AI model performance.
• Develop and implement proof-of-concept AI algorithms under supervision.
• Collect, clean, and process data for training machine learning models.
• Document research findings and contribute to technical reports.
• Participate in team meetings and present progress updates.
• Explore new AI techniques and tools relevant to ongoing projects.

Skills

Python programming

ML concepts

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/AI

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

About the Role

Our client is offering an exciting AI Research Intern opportunity at their facility in Stellenbosch. This internship is designed for motivated students and recent graduates passionate about artificial intelligence and machine learning. You will work alongside experienced researchers and engineers on real-world AI challenges, contributing to ongoing projects and gaining invaluable practical experience. This role provides a unique platform to learn, experiment, and grow within a supportive and innovative research environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior researchers in conducting experiments and analyzing AI model performance.
• Develop and implement proof-of-concept AI algorithms under supervision.
• Collect, clean, and process data for training machine learning models.
• Document research findings and contribute to technical reports.
• Participate in team meetings and present progress updates.
• Explore new AI techniques and tools relevant to ongoing projects.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of machine learning concepts and algorithms.
• Programming experience in Python and familiarity with ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a research setting.
• Good communication skills for collaboration in Stellenbosch.

Benefits

• Stipend provided for the duration of the internship.
• Mentorship from leading AI professionals.
• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI technologies.
• Networking opportunities within the AI research community.
• Exposure to a dynamic and collaborative research environment.