Senior AI Research Scientist (Remote)

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 2,398,000 - 3,038,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Research budget for projects

Health/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior AI Research Scientist to join a world-class team, working remotely to push foundational AI research and novel algorithm development.

You will lead ambitious projects, mentor talent, and contribute to high-impact publications from your home office, driving global AI innovations and insights.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, AI, ML, or related field.
• Publications in top AI conferences and journals.
• Expertise in AI/ML areas.
• Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks.
• Strong theoretical understanding and practical algorithm design and analysis.
• Excellent communication and leadership for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Lead cutting-edge research in deep learning, RL, NLP, or CV.
• Design, develop, and validate novel AI models and theories.
• Publish findings in top journals and present at conferences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on real-world applications.
• Mentor junior researchers and engineers towards excellence.
• Help set long-term AI research direction within the org.

Skills

Research leadership

Remote collaboration

Mentoring

Communication

Education

PhD in AI/ML/CS

Tools

Python

DL frameworks (TensorFlow/PyTorch)

Job description

Our client is seeking a visionary Senior AI Research Scientist to join their world-class research team in a fully remote setting. This role is central to pushing the frontiers of artificial intelligence, focusing on foundational research and the development of novel algorithms that will define future AI capabilities. You will lead ambitious research projects, mentor emerging talent, and contribute to high-impact publications. This is an unparalleled opportunity for a seasoned researcher to innovate, collaborate with leading minds globally, and make significant contributions to the AI field from the comfort of their home office, driving impactful research agendas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cutting-edge research in areas such as deep learning, reinforcement learning, natural language processing, or computer vision.
• Design, develop, and validate novel AI models and theoretical frameworks.
• Publish research findings in top-tier scientific journals and present at international conferences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to explore the application of research to real-world problems.
• Mentor and guide junior researchers and engineers, fostering a culture of scientific excellence.
• Contribute to setting the long-term research direction for AI within the organization.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• A distinguished record of research contributions, evidenced by publications in top AI conferences and journals.
• Expertise in one or more specialized areas of AI/ML.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and experience with deep learning frameworks.
• Strong theoretical understanding and practical experience in algorithm design and analysis.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills suitable for a remote environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary, commensurate with experience and contributions.
• Fully remote position, offering maximum flexibility and autonomy.
• Significant budget for research resources, travel, and professional development.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunity to work on truly groundbreaking AI research with global impact.