Lead AI Researcher — Hybrid, Grants, & Global Impact

Placements24; Centurion; Híbrido; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Highly competitive salary

Research grants

Hybrid work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Conference attendance opportunities

World-class computing resources

Time off and holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks a Lead AI Researcher to head a high-impact research team. You will define the AI agenda, guide project directions, and advance ML, DL, and AI theory.

This senior role blends in-office collaboration with remote work, and requires a strong publication record and drive for breakthroughs. You will lead efforts to publish novel algorithms, design rigorous experiments, and collaborate with engineering to deploy results.

Formación

• PhD in CS/AI/ML required.
• 7+ years of research experience with strong publications.
• Expertise in deep learning, reinforcement learning, NLP, or computer vision.
• Proven track record leading research projects.
• Proficiency with Python and ML frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and mentor AI researchers and set the research roadmap.
• Define the research direction and strategy for AI initiatives.
• Publish novel AI algorithms in top conferences/journals.
• Design and run rigorous experiments to validate findings.
• Collaborate with engineering to translate research into applications.
• Seek and secure research funding and grants.
• Represent the group at conferences and workshops.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of AI research.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Hybrid collaboration

Critical thinking

Educación

PhD in Computer Science / AI / ML

Herramientas

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks a Lead AI Researcher to head a high-impact research team. You will define the AI agenda, guide project directions, and advance ML, DL, and AI theory.

This senior role blends in-office collaboration with remote work, and requires a strong publication record and drive for breakthroughs. You will lead efforts to publish novel algorithms, design rigorous experiments, and collaborate with engineering to deploy results.