AI Research Scientist - Computer Vision

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Research grants/awards

Health and retirement benefits

Conference attendance support

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for an AI Research Scientist specializing in Computer Vision to join its R&D team in Port Elizabeth. You will develop novel algorithms for image recognition, object detection, and video analysis, translating findings into practical applications.

The ideal candidate has a PhD or Masters, a strong publications record, and expertise in PyTorch/TensorFlow and Python. You will publish results, collaborate with engineers, and contribute to cutting-edge AI research in

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in a related field (CS/EE/AI).
• Proven research publications in top-tier venues.
• Strong Python skills and deep learning framework experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research in computer vision and novel algorithms.
• Design, train, and evaluate deep learning models for image and video tasks.
• Analyze results and document findings for internal and external publication.
• Collaborate with engineering to productionize research prototypes.
• Stay current with AI/vision literature and present findings.
• Present research at internal meetings and external conferences.

Skills

Deep learning

Computer vision

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Research publications

Education

PhD or Master’s in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / AI

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

OpenCV

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a brilliant AI Research Scientist specializing in Computer Vision to join their pioneering R&D team in Port Elizabeth . This role is at the forefront of artificial intelligence, focusing on developing novel algorithms and models for image recognition, object detection, and video analysis. You will contribute to groundbreaking research, publish findings, and translate scientific discoveries into practical applications. The ideal candidate is deeply curious, possesses a strong theoretical foundation in AI, and is passionate about solving challenging visual perception problems. Join us in advancing the field of AI in the scenic coastal city of Port Elizabeth .

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research in computer vision, developing novel algorithms and techniques.
• Design, implement, and train deep learning models for tasks such as image classification, object detection, segmentation, and tracking.
• Analyze and interpret experimental results, documenting findings for internal review and external publication.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate research prototypes into production systems.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and computer vision literature.
• Present research findings at internal meetings and external conferences.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, AI, or a closely related field.
• Proven track record of research in computer vision, evidenced by publications in top-tier conferences or journals.
• Strong expertise in deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and Python programming.
• Deep understanding of computer vision fundamentals, including image processing, feature extraction, and various neural network architectures.
• Experience with large-scale image and video datasets.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for research grants and awards.
• Opportunity to conduct foundational research in AI and computer vision.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Generous support for attending international conferences and workshops.
• State-of-the-art research facilities in Port Elizabeth .
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.