Senior AI Researcher (Remote) — Pioneering Algorithms

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work stipend

Generous paid time off

Conference/workshop funding

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior AI Researcher to lead pioneering research from a fully remote setup. You will explore new AI frontiers, develop novel algorithms, and publish findings in leading venues while working with a distributed global team.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD with 6+ years post-doctoral AI research experience and a strong track record of publications (NeurIPS/ICML). Excellent Python skills and experience with PyTorch/TensorFlow are required, plus the ability to work autonomously

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science/AI with post-doctoral focus in AI.
• 6+ years post-doctoral AI research experience with publications.
• Strong Python programming skills with ML framework experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent research projects in AI, ML, and related disciplines.
• Develop, prototype, and validate novel AI algorithms and methodologies.
• Author high-quality research papers for publication in top-tier conferences and journals.
• Collaborate with remote researchers and engineers through virtual channels.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the AI research roadmap.
• Mentor junior researchers and foster a culture of scientific rigor and innovation.

Skills

Python

Academic research

Independent work

Remote collaboration

Education

PhD in CS/AI

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior AI Researcher to lead pioneering research from a fully remote setup. You will explore new AI frontiers, develop novel algorithms, and publish findings in leading venues while working with a distributed global team.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD with 6+ years post-doctoral AI research experience and a strong track record of publications (NeurIPS/ICML). Excellent Python skills and experience with PyTorch/TensorFlow are required, plus the ability to work autonomously