AI Research Scientist - Computer Vision

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Health insurance

Professional development support

Hybrid work model

HPC access

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks an AI Research Scientist specializing in Computer Vision to advance visual data processing, publish results, and collaborate with world‑class talent.

The role involves designing deep learning models, processing large image and video datasets, and deploying research prototypes with engineering teams in a hybrid work setup.

Ph.D. or Master’s in a related field with minimum 4 years in CV and a strong publication record is expected.

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. or Master’s in CS/EE/AI with CV specialization.
• Minimum of 4 years of research experience in computer vision.
• Publications in reputable CV venues (CVPR/ICCV/ECCV) recommended.
• Strong understanding of CNNs and Vision Transformers with DL frameworks (TF, PyTorch).
• Proficient in Python and libraries such as OpenCV and scikit-image.
• Experience with large-scale datasets and distributed training.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and collaborative skills.
• Cloud experience (AWS/GCP/Azure) is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Research and develop CV methods: detection, segmentation, recognition, video analysis.
• Design, implement, and test deep learning models for CV tasks.
• Process and analyze large-scale image/video datasets.
• Collaborate with engineering to deploy models to production.
• Publish findings in top CV/AI conferences and journals.
• Stay updated with CV and ML trends.
• Develop prototypes for new CV applications.
• Mentor junior researchers and interns.
• Benchmark model performance rigorously.
• Contribute to IP through patents and publications.

Kenntnisse

Deep learning

Python

OpenCV

scikit-image

Distributed training

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Cloud platforms

Ausbildung

Ph.D. or Master’s in CS/EE/AI with CV specialization

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

OpenCV

scikit-image

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a pioneering entity in the AI & Emerging Technologies sector, is seeking a dedicated AI Research Scientist with expertise in Computer Vision to join their collaborative team in Bloemfontein . This role is central to advancing our understanding and application of visual data processing through AI. You will engage in cutting-edge research, developing novel algorithms and models to interpret and analyze images and videos. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects, publish your work in leading venues, and collaborate with world-class talent. The ideal candidate possesses a Ph.D. in a relevant field, a strong publication record, and a deep passion for solving complex challenges in computer vision using artificial intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development in areas of computer vision, including object detection, image segmentation, facial recognition, and video analysis.
• Design, implement, and test innovative deep learning models for computer vision tasks.
• Process and analyze large-scale image and video datasets.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy research models into production systems.
• Publish research findings in top-tier computer vision and AI conferences and journals.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements and trends in computer vision and machine learning.
• Develop prototypes and proof-of-concepts for new computer vision applications.
• Contribute to the team's intellectual property through patents and publications.
• Mentor junior researchers and interns.
• Evaluate and benchmark model performance rigorously.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related field with a specialization in Computer Vision.
• Minimum of 4 years of research experience in computer vision.
• Proven track record of publications in reputable computer vision conferences (e.g., CVPR, ICCV, ECCV) and journals.
• Strong theoretical and practical understanding of deep learning techniques (CNNs, Transformers for Vision) and frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Proficiency in Python and relevant libraries (e.g., OpenCV, scikit-image).
• Experience with large-scale datasets and distributed training environments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a research team.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive health insurance.
• Employees are provided with generous opportunities for professional development, including support for attending major international conferences and workshops.
• The hybrid work model allows for a balance between collaborative in-office work in Bloemfontein and remote flexibility.
• Access to high-performance computing resources and state-of-the-art research equipment is guaranteed.
• Be part of a stimulating research environment where innovation thrives and your contributions are highly valued.
• This is a chance to push the boundaries of computer vision and AI.