Remote Senior AI Researcher - Generative Models

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,976,000 - 2,964,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Conference funding

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Researcher specialized in Generative Models. This fully remote position involves leading research on GANs, VAEs, and diffusion models, publishing in top conferences, and collaborating with a global team to advance AI capabilities.

The role requires a PhD and 5+ years of publication‑tracked experience, with strong mathematical foundations and expertise in TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX. Remote, international team with generous research resources.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or related field with a specialization in Generative Models.
• 5+ years of research experience in generative AI, evidenced by publications in top conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR).
• In-depth knowledge of various generative model families (GANs, VAEs, Diffusion Models, Autoregressive Models).
• Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX.
• Strong mathematical and statistical foundation.
• Experience with large-scale datasets and distributed training.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating complex research concepts.
• Proven ability to work independently and lead research projects in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead research initiatives in generative AI, focusing on novel model architectures and training methodologies.
• Develop and implement state-of-the-art generative models for image synthesis, text generation, and data augmentation.
• Conduct rigorous theoretical and empirical analysis of generative models.
• Publish research findings in top-tier AI conferences and journals.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to integrate generative models into larger AI systems.
• Mentor junior researchers and interns, providing guidance and technical expertise.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in generative AI and related fields.
• Contribute to the intellectual property of the organization through patents and publications.

Skills

GANs

VAEs

Diffusion Models

Autoregressive Models

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

JAX

Mathematics

Education

PhD in CS/AI

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

JAX

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Researcher specialized in Generative Models. This fully remote position involves leading research on GANs, VAEs, and diffusion models, publishing in top conferences, and collaborating with a global team to advance AI capabilities.

The role requires a PhD and 5+ years of publication‑tracked experience, with strong mathematical foundations and expertise in TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX. Remote, international team with generous research resources.