Senior AI Researcher - NLP

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonuses

Health, dental, vision insurance

Conference/ development budget

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, seeks a Senior AI Researcher specializing in NLP to drive pioneering research in language modeling, text generation, and semantic understanding. You will lead efforts, publish results, and mentor junior researchers while collaborating with engineers to turn breakthroughs into product features.

The role requires a PhD and 5+ years of NLP-focused research experience, with a strong publication record and expertise in Python, NLP libraries, and deep learning.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Linguistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of post-doctoral or industry research experience in NLP.
• Proven track record of significant contributions to the NLP field, evidenced by publications and impactful projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research in Natural Language Processing (NLP), including deep learning models for text analysis.
• Develop and implement novel algorithms for tasks such as machine translation, sentiment analysis, and question answering.
• Publish research findings in leading AI and NLP conferences and journals.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to translate research breakthroughs into product features.
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to the strategic direction of AI research in Nelspruit.

Skills

NLP

Deep learning

Python

Research leadership

Statistical ML

Education

PhD in CS/AI/Computational Linguistics

Tools

NLTK

SpaCy

Transformers

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly accomplished Senior AI Researcher specializing in Natural Language Processing (NLP) to join their advanced research group in Nelspruit . You will lead groundbreaking research and development efforts in areas such as language modeling, text generation, and semantic understanding. This role demands a deep theoretical foundation combined with practical expertise in applying cutting-edge NLP techniques to solve complex real-world problems. You will contribute to impactful projects that push the boundaries of AI, collaborating with a team of world-class researchers and engineers to drive innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research in Natural Language Processing (NLP), including deep learning models for text analysis.
• Develop and implement novel algorithms for tasks such as machine translation, sentiment analysis, and question answering.
• Publish research findings in leading AI and NLP conferences and journals.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to translate research breakthroughs into product features.
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to the strategic direction of AI research in Nelspruit.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Linguistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of post-doctoral or industry research experience in NLP .
• Proven track record of significant contributions to the NLP field, evidenced by publications and impactful projects.
• Expertise in Python , NLP libraries (e.g., NLTK, SpaCy, Transformers), and deep learning frameworks.
• Strong theoretical understanding of statistical methods, machine learning, and deep learning architectures.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and generous performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Significant budget for professional development, including conference attendance.
• Supportive work environment fostering creativity and innovation in Nelspruit .
• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful AI research problems.