Remote AI Research Scientist

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,918,000 - 2,878,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Fully remote work

Work on state-of-the-art AI research

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a brilliant and driven Remote AI Research Scientist to contribute to groundbreaking research in artificial intelligence from anywhere in the world. Join a globally distributed team of top-tier researchers, publish findings, and contribute to open-source projects in a fully remote-first environment.

You will explore novel AI paradigms, develop theoretical foundations, and experiment with cutting-edge algorithms, collaborating with engineers to translate breakthroughs into

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, AI, ML, or closely related field (required).
• Demonstrated high-impact research with publications in top conferences.
• Expertise in at least one core AI area (DL, NLP, CV, RL).
• Proficiency in Python and major DL frameworks.
• Experience with large-scale data analysis and distributed computing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced research in deep learning, RL, generative models, or AI safety.
• Design and run experiments to test hypotheses and validate new theories.
• Develop prototypes and proofs-of-concept for novel AI systems.
• Publish findings in top-tier conferences and journals.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to translate research into applications.
• Contribute to open-source projects and stay current with AI literature.

Skills

Deep learning

Reinforcement learning

Generative models

NLP

Computer vision

AI safety

Analytical thinking

Education

PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or related field

Tools

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Distributed computing

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a brilliant and driven Remote AI Research Scientist to contribute to groundbreaking research in artificial intelligence from anywhere in the world. This role is focused on exploring novel AI paradigms, developing theoretical foundations, and experimenting with cutting-edge algorithms that push the boundaries of what’s possible. You will be part of a globally distributed team of top-tier researchers, publishing findings, and contributing to open-source projects. This is an unparalleled opportunity for an independent thinker who thrives on intellectual challenges and wants to shape the future of AI research, fully embracing a remote-first work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced research in areas such as deep learning, reinforcement learning, generative models, or AI safety.
• Design and execute experiments to test hypotheses and validate new algorithms and theories.
• Develop prototypes and proof-of-concepts for novel AI systems.
• Publish research findings in top-tier academic conferences and journals.
• Collaborate with other researchers and engineers to translate research breakthroughs into practical applications.
• Contribute to the open-source AI community and stay current with the latest academic research.

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated track record of high-impact research, evidenced by publications in leading AI conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR).
• Expertise in at least one major area of AI research (e.g., deep learning, NLP, computer vision, reinforcement learning).
• Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Experience with large-scale data analysis and distributed computing is a plus.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a passion for solving complex scientific problems.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and research output.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Significant budget for professional development, including conferences and research materials.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to work on state-of-the-art AI research problems with a world-class team.