AI Research Scientist - Reinforcement Learning

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Research grants

Publication bonuses

Computational resources

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking an innovative AI Research Scientist specializing in reinforcement learning to advance our research division. You will develop novel RL algorithms and apply them to complex decision-making problems in robotics, autonomous systems, and games.

The role offers remote work globally, significant computational resources, opportunities for patents, and strong collaboration with leading AI experts.

Qualifications

• PhD in CS/AI/Robotics with RL focus.
• Experience designing and implementing advanced RL algorithms.
• Proficiency in Python and RL libraries (Ray RLlib, Stable Baselines).

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge RL research and develop new algorithms.
• Design and implement RL agents for complex domains.
• Evaluate RL models via simulations and real-world experiments.
• Publish findings in AI journals and conferences.
• Collaborate with engineering to productionize research prototypes.

Skills

Reinforcement Learning

Python

Ray RLlib

Stable Baselines

MDP Theory

Education

PhD in Computer Science/AI/Robotics with RL focus

Tools

Ray RLlib

Stable Baselines

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a pioneering AI Research Scientist specializing in Reinforcement Learning to join their advanced research division in Bloemfontein. This role involves pushing the boundaries of AI through the development of novel RL algorithms and their application to complex decision-making problems. You will be instrumental in creating intelligent agents capable of learning and adapting in dynamic environments, contributing to breakthroughs in areas like robotics, autonomous systems, and game AI. This position offers a unique opportunity to conduct high-impact research within a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment, shaping the future of AI from a research perspective.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research in reinforcement learning, developing new algorithms and frameworks.
• Design and implement RL agents for complex problem domains.
• Analyze and evaluate the performance of RL models through simulations and real-world experiments.
• Publish research findings in leading AI journals and conferences.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to translate research prototypes into production-ready systems.

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, AI, Robotics, or a related field with a strong focus on Reinforcement Learning.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing advanced RL algorithms.
• Proficiency in Python and ML/RL libraries (e.g., Ray RLlib, Stable Baselines).
• Strong theoretical understanding of Markov Decision Processes and deep RL.
• Experience with simulation environments and performance evaluation is essential for this role in Bloemfontein.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary, research grants, and publication bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering global flexibility.
• Access to significant computational resources for research.
• Opportunities for patenting and commercializing novel AI research.
• A stimulating research environment with leading experts in AI.