Senior AI Research Scientist: Innovate, Publish & Lead ML

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Health and wellness programs

Professional development

State‑of‑the‑art technology access

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Research Scientist to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence. The role focuses on developing novel algorithms and models addressing real‑world challenges, shaping future AI initiatives, and contributing to product development.

You will work with cutting‑edge technologies and collaborate with leading minds in the field, based in Rustenburg, North West, South Africa. A strong research background and publication track record are essential for success.

Qualifikationen

• PhD or Master’s in CS/AI/ML or related quantitative field.
• Strong research record with publications, patents, or major open‑source contributions.
• Expertise in at least one major AI subfield (DL, NLP, CV, RL, or generative models).

Aufgaben

• Design and implement advanced ML models with emphasis on DL/NLP/CV.
• Research emerging AI trends and identify opportunities for innovation.
• Collaborate with engineers and product managers to deploy scalable AI solutions.
• Analyze large datasets to train, validate, and improve models.
• Publish findings in top conferences/journals and contribute to IP.
• Mentor junior researchers and nurture AI research culture.
• Stay updated on AI advances and assess practical impact.
• Ensure ethical and responsible AI development and deployment.

Kenntnisse

Python

Deep learning

NLP

Computer vision

Reinforcement learning

Generative models

Statistical modeling

Data mining

Optimization

Communication

Ausbildung

PhD or Master’s in CS/AI/ML

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Keras

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Research Scientist to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence. The role focuses on developing novel algorithms and models addressing real‑world challenges, shaping future AI initiatives, and contributing to product development.

You will work with cutting‑edge technologies and collaborate with leading minds in the field, based in Rustenburg, North West, South Africa. A strong research background and publication track record are essential for success.