AI Researcher - Natural Language Processing

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Conference travel

Relocation assistance

Research resources

Career growth in AI research

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks an AI Researcher specializing in NLP to advance state-of-the-art language models. The role focuses on developing novel NLP algorithms, training large models, and publishing results.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, access cutting-edge compute resources, and mentor junior researchers while contributing to strategic NLP directions within the organization.

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. or Master’s in CS/AI/related field with NLP focus.
• 5+ years of dedicated NLP research experience.
• Proven publication record in NLP/AI venues (ACL/EMNLP/NeurIPS).
• Proficiency in Python and DL frameworks (PyTorch, TF).
• Knowledge of transformers, LSTMs, CNNs for language tasks.

Aufgaben

• Lead original NLP research across text generation, sentiment analysis, MT, info extraction.
• Develop and implement novel NLP models and DL architectures.
• Fine-tune large language models for targeted tasks.
• Analyze large text datasets and identify key features.
• Collaborate with engineering to integrate research into products.
• Publish in top NLP/AI conferences and journals.
• Mentor junior researchers and interns.

Kenntnisse

NLP research

Deep learning

Python

Transformers

Publish research

Ausbildung

PhD or Master’s in CS/AI/Computational Linguistics

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Hugging Face Transformers

spaCy

NLTK

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and innovative AI Researcher specializing in Natural Language Processing (NLP) to join their dedicated research division in Paarl, Western Cape . This role is focused on advancing the state-of-the-art in NLP, developing novel algorithms and models for understanding, interpreting, and generating human language. You will contribute to cutting-edge projects that aim to solve complex communication challenges and enhance intelligent systems. The ideal candidate possesses a deep theoretical understanding of NLP techniques, including deep learning for language, and has a strong publication record. This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a research-intensive environment, collaborating with leading experts and pushing the boundaries of AI. You will be instrumental in developing next-generation language technologies that drive innovation across various applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct original research in Natural Language Processing, including areas such as text generation, sentiment analysis, machine translation, and information extraction.
• Develop and implement novel NLP models and algorithms, particularly using deep learning architectures.
• Experiment with and fine-tune large language models (LLMs) for specific tasks.
• Process and analyze large volumes of text data, identifying key features and patterns.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate NLP research findings into product features.
• Evaluate the performance of NLP models and conduct rigorous quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Stay abreast of the latest academic research and industry trends in NLP and AI.
• Publish research in top-tier NLP and AI conferences and journals.
• Mentor junior researchers and interns in NLP techniques.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of NLP research within the organization.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field with a strong focus on NLP.
• 5+ years of dedicated research experience in Natural Language Processing.
• Proven track record of publications in leading NLP/AI conferences (e.g., ACL, EMNLP, NeurIPS).
• Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Strong understanding of classical NLP techniques and modern deep learning models for language (e.g., Transformers, LSTMs, CNNs).
• Experience with NLP libraries and toolkits (e.g., Hugging Face Transformers, spaCy, NLTK).
• Experience handling and preprocessing large text datasets.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research team.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and research grants.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Funding for conference travel and professional development.
• Access to state-of-the‑art computing resources and research infrastructure.
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating research environment.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership in AI research.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Employee wellness programs.