Remote Principal AI Research Scientist: Lead AI Innovation

Placements24; Paarl; A distancia; ZAR 1.000.000 - 2.000.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Principal AI Research Scientist for a fully remote research division. You will lead high-impact AI research, publish in top venues, mentor researchers, and drive the strategic direction of AI initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Ph.D., an outstanding publication record, and deep expertise in DL/NLP/CV/RL. You will work remotely with global teams, shaping next-generation AI technologies and research programs.

Formación

• PhD in Computer Science, AI, ML, or related field.
• 8+ years post-PhD research or industry experience in AI.
• Outstanding publication record in top AI venues and journals.
• Expertise in at least one core AI area (DL, NLP, CV, RL).
• Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Experience leading research projects and mentoring researchers.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct novel and high-impact AI/ML research.
• Develop and implement state-of-the-art AI models and algorithms.
• Publish findings in leading AI conferences/journals.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to productionize research prototypes.
• Mentor junior researchers and guide research roadmaps.
• Define research strategies and identify emerging AI trends.
• Present ideas to technical and executive audiences.
• Contribute to IP via patent applications.
• Foster innovation and scientific rigor within the team.
• Engage with the broader AI research community.

Conocimientos

Research leadership

Mentoring

Python

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

NLP

Publication track record

Educación

Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field

Herramientas

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Python

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Principal AI Research Scientist for a fully remote research division. You will lead high-impact AI research, publish in top venues, mentor researchers, and drive the strategic direction of AI initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Ph.D., an outstanding publication record, and deep expertise in DL/NLP/CV/RL. You will work remotely with global teams, shaping next-generation AI technologies and research programs.