Senior AI Research Scientist - Natural Language Processing

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

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Research grant opportunities

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off and flexible,hy

State-of-the-art facilities

Relocation assistance to Pretoria

Conference travel

Career development support

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks a Senior AI Research Scientist specializing in Natural Language Processing (NLP) to join our Pretoria, Gauteng research team. You will lead cutting-edge NLP research, develop novel algorithms, and publish findings in top conferences while collaborating with engineers to deploy prototypes in production.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD with 5+ years of NLP experience, strong publication records, and expertise in Transformers, PyTorch/TensorFlow, and large language models.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, AI, or related NLP field.
• 5+ years post-doctoral or industry NLP research experience.
• Strong publication record in top NLP/AI conferences.
• Experience with Transformers, RNNs, LSTMs, and DL frameworks.
• Experience with large language models (LLMs) is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Conduct cutting-edge NLP research.
• Develop and implement novel NLP algorithms and models.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate model performance.
• Publish research findings in leading conferences and journals.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate research prototypes into production systems.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in NLP, deep learning, and AI.
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to the team's scientific knowledge base.
• Analyze large datasets to extract insights and inform model development.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the NLP research group.
• Present research ideas and results to internal teams and external audiences.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Hybrid work adaptation

Ausbildung

PhD in CS/AI/NLP

Tools

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

JAX

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Senior AI Research Scientist specializing in Natural Language Processing (NLP) to join their cutting-edge research team in **Pretoria, Gauteng**. This role is integral to advancing our client's capabilities in understanding and generating human language through sophisticated AI models. You will be at the forefront of NLP research, focusing on areas such as sentiment analysis, text generation, machine translation, and conversational AI. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, a proven track record of publishing in top-tier conferences, and a passion for translating theoretical research into practical applications. This hybrid position offers the unique opportunity to collaborate with world-class researchers and engineers in a stimulating environment, contributing to groundbreaking AI innovations from **Pretoria**.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and related fields.
• Develop and implement novel NLP algorithms and models for various applications.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate and improve model performance.
• Publish research findings in leading academic conferences and journals.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate research prototypes into production systems.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in NLP, deep learning, and artificial intelligence.
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to the team's scientific knowledge base.
• Analyze large datasets to extract insights and inform model development.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the NLP research group.
• Present research ideas and results to internal teams and external audiences.

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field with a focus on NLP.
• 5+ years of post-doctoral or industry research experience in NLP.
• Demonstrated publication record in top NLP/AI conferences (e.g., ACL, EMNLP, NeurIPS, ICML).
• Strong theoretical understanding and practical experience with deep learning models for NLP (e.g., Transformers, RNNs, LSTMs).
• Proficiency in Python and ML/DL frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX.
• Experience with large language models (LLMs) and their applications.
• Solid understanding of linguistic theories and structures is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid research environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and research grant opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and computing resources.
• Opportunities to attend and present at international conferences.
• Pension fund and life insurance benefits.
• Relocation assistance for candidates relocating to **Pretoria**.
• Collaborative research environment with leading experts.
• Support for further academic pursuits.
• Regular performance reviews and career advancement pathways.