Remote Lead AI Research Scientist - Natural Language Processing

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 2,030,000 - 3,553,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Professional development allowances

Conference attendance

Home office setup

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Lead AI Research Scientist to spearhead NLP advancements. You will define the research agenda, lead a team of researchers, and develop next-generation NLP models for generation, sentiment analysis, translation and QA.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a related field, 7+ years of AI/ML research with 3+ in leadership, and a track record of publications or open-source contributions.

Qualifications

• PhD in NLP or related field with strong NLP specialization.
• 7+ years of AI/ML research, 3+ in leadership focusing on NLP.
• Proven publications, patents, or influential open-source work.
• Experience with large-scale data processing and distributed training.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive NLP research roadmap and initiatives.
• Lead and mentor a team of AI researchers.
• Develop and implement advanced DL models for NLP tasks.
• Publish findings at top conferences and journals.
• Collaborate with engineering to productionize research.

Skills

NLP

Deep learning

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Transformers

Python

Leadership

Research publications

Education

PhD in AI

Tools

Hugging Face Transformers

PyTorch

TensorFlow

spaCy

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a visionary Remote Lead AI Research Scientist to spearhead advancements in Natural Language Processing (NLP) . This is a fully remote, high-impact role where you will define the research agenda, lead a team of talented AI researchers, and drive the development of next-generation NLP technologies. You will be instrumental in conceptualizing, designing, and implementing novel algorithms and models for tasks such as text generation, sentiment analysis, machine translation, and question answering. This role requires a deep understanding of deep learning architectures, large language models (LLMs), and their application to real-world problems. You will work at the forefront of AI research, contributing to publications, patents, and cutting-edge products. As a lead, you will mentor junior researchers, foster a collaborative and innovative research environment, and ensure the scientific rigor of the team's work. This position offers the flexibility of remote work combined with the challenge of leading critical AI research initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Define and drive the research roadmap for Natural Language Processing initiatives, focusing on novel approaches and state-of-the-art techniques. Lead and mentor a team of AI research scientists, providing technical guidance and fostering professional growth. Design, develop, and implement advanced deep learning models and algorithms for various NLP tasks, including LLM fine-tuning and application. Conduct rigorous experimentation, analyze results, and publish findings in top-tier AI conferences and journals. Collaborate with engineering teams to translate research prototypes into production-ready systems. Stay at the cutting edge of AI and NLP research, identifying emerging trends and opportunities for innovation. Contribute to the development of intellectual property through patents and publications. Present research findings and strategic direction to senior management and stakeholders.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field, with a strong specialization in NLP. Minimum of 7 years of progressive research experience in AI/ML, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior research role focusing on NLP. Proven track record of significant contributions to the NLP field, evidenced by publications, patents, or influential open-source projects. Deep expertise in deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and transformer-based architectures (e.g., BERT, GPT). Strong programming skills in Python and experience with relevant libraries (e.g., Hugging Face Transformers, spaCy, NLTK). Experience leading research teams and managing research projects from conception to completion. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a research team effectively in a remote setting. Experience with large-scale data processing and distributed training is highly desirable.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and the unparalleled flexibility of a fully remote role. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of AI in NLP, work on challenging and impactful projects, and collaborate with world-class researchers and engineers globally. We provide generous allowances for professional development, conference attendance, and home office setup. Look to ...