AI Research Scientist

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Top-tier research facilities

Conference travel support

Health & retirement benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an AI Research Scientist to lead pioneering research from its Centurion campus. You will drive fundamental and applied AI work, publishing results and contributing to patents within a world-class team.

The role focuses on reinforcement learning, generative models, or causal inference, offering state-of-the-art facilities and opportunities to influence next-generation AI technologies.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, AI, ML or related field with strong publication record.
• Demonstrated expertise in a specific sub-field (e.g., NLP, CV, RL).
• Deep understanding of theory in CS, mathematics, and statistics underpinning AI.
• Experience implementing and evaluating complex AI models with deep learning frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundamental and applied AI research projects.
• Develop novel algorithms and theoretical frameworks for AI systems.
• Design and run experiments, analyze results, and document findings.
• Collaborate with engineers to prototype research concepts in real-world settings.
• Publish findings in top-tier conferences and journals.
• Monitor emerging AI trends and identify opportunities for innovation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

PhD in Computer Science/AI/ML

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a pioneering AI Research Scientist to lead groundbreaking research initiatives from their Centurion campus. This role is designed for individuals passionate about pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence, contributing to novel algorithms and theories that will shape the future of the field. You will be part of a world-class research team, focusing on areas such as reinforcement learning, generative models, or causal inference. This position offers a unique opportunity to publish research, contribute to patents, and directly influence the development of next-generation AI technologies within a highly stimulating and intellectually rigorous environment, fostering collaboration and academic excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental and applied research in advanced AI and machine learning topics.
• Develop novel algorithms, models, and theoretical frameworks for artificial intelligence systems.
• Design and execute research experiments, meticulously analyze results, and document findings.
• Collaborate with engineers to prototype and validate research concepts in real-world applications.
• Publish research findings in top-tier scientific conferences and journals.
• Stay at the cutting edge of AI research, identifying emerging trends and opportunities for innovation.

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field with a strong publication record.
• Proven track record of significant contributions to AI research, with demonstrated expertise in a specific sub-field (e.g., NLP, CV, RL).
• Deep understanding of theoretical computer science, mathematics, and statistical principles underpinning AI.
• Experience with implementing and evaluating complex AI models using deep learning frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication skills for presenting complex research ideas and collaborating effectively.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and stock options package.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful research problems.
• State-of-the-art research facilities and computing resources.
• Support for conference travel and publication fees.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, and generous paid time off.