Vision AI Research Scientist Pioneering Computer Vision

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement plan options

Generous paid time off

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, is seeking a Senior AI Research Scientist specializing in Computer Vision to push the boundaries of object detection, image segmentation, and facial recognition. You will lead research initiatives, collaborate with engineers, and publish findings.

The role requires a PhD or MSc, 5+ years of CV experience, and strong Python and DL framework skills. You will mentor juniors, shape AI strategy, and contribute to production systems in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Computer Science, AI, ML or related field.
• 5+ years hands-on AI research with strong Computer Vision focus.
• Proficient in Python and DL frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch or Keras).

Responsibilities

• Lead research initiatives in advanced computer vision techniques.
• Develop and implement novel ML models for image/video analysis.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate AI models into production.
• Conduct thorough experimentation, validation, and optimization.
• Stay updated on AI, DL, and CV research advancements.
• Publish findings in top conferences/journals.
• Mentor junior researchers and engineers.
• Contribute to AI roadmap within the company.
• Analyze large datasets to extract insights and improvements.
• Present complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Python

Deep learning

Computer Vision

Experimental design

Research analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science / AI / ML

Master's degree

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Keras

OpenCV

NumPy

Scikit-learn

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, is seeking a Senior AI Research Scientist specializing in Computer Vision to push the boundaries of object detection, image segmentation, and facial recognition. You will lead research initiatives, collaborate with engineers, and publish findings.

The role requires a PhD or MSc, 5+ years of CV experience, and strong Python and DL framework skills. You will mentor juniors, shape AI strategy, and contribute to production systems in a fast-paced