Remote Principal AI Research Leader

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is supporting a world-leading AI research institution seeking a Remote Principal AI Researcher. The role focuses on defining research agendas, conducting high-impact studies, and publishing novel findings from anywhere.

You will lead ambitious projects, mentor junior researchers, and collaborate with a distributed team to advance AI capabilities. The position requires a PhD with 10+ years of AI/ML research, a proven leadership record, and deep expertise in key AI areas.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in CS/AI/ML or related quantitative field.
• 10+ years of AI/ML research with a strong publication record.
• Proven ability to lead research teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead AI/ML research projects.
• Develop novel algorithms and AI systems.
• Publish findings in top-tier venues.
• Collaborate with international researchers and engineers.
• Mentor junior researchers and foster a culture of excellence.
• Identify emerging trends and opportunities for new directions.

Skills

Python programming

Leadership

Research strategy

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science / AI / ML

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Placements24 is supporting a world-leading AI research institution seeking a Remote Principal AI Researcher. The role focuses on defining research agendas, conducting high-impact studies, and publishing novel findings from anywhere.

You will lead ambitious projects, mentor junior researchers, and collaborate with a distributed team to advance AI capabilities. The position requires a PhD with 10+ years of AI/ML research, a proven leadership record, and deep expertise in key AI areas.