Senior AI Research Scientist — Shape Next-Gen AI Solutions

Placements24

Midrand

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Research Scientist in Midrand to drive research and translate advances into practical AI solutions. You will lead projects, collaborate with engineering teams to deploy models, and publish findings in premier venues.

The role demands a PhD or MSc with a track record of publications, strong coding skills in Python/R/C++, and expertise in TensorFlow or PyTorch. You will shape strategic AI initiatives within a dynamic, innovation-focused environment.

Qualifications

Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related quantitative field.
Proven track record of research and publications in leading AI venues.
Expertise in programming languages such as Python, R, or C++, and ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
Strong understanding of theoretical ML concepts and statistical modeling.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and a passion for innovation in AI & Emerging Technologies.

Responsibilities

Conduct cutting-edge research in machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and computer vision.
Design, implement, and evaluate novel AI algorithms and models.
Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy AI models into production systems.
Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals.
Mentor junior researchers and contribute to the team's IP.