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Remote AI Research Scientist; NLP Focus

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Upington, 8801, South Africa
Listing for: Placements24
Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
  • Research/Development
    AI Business & Operations, Research Scientist, Data Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly innovative and driven Remote AI Research Scientist with a specialization in Natural Language Processing (NLP) . This is a fully remote opportunity for individuals passionate about pushing the boundaries of language understanding and generation through cutting‑edge research. You will conduct fundamental and applied research, develop novel NLP models, and contribute to high‑impact publications and products.

Joining a world‑class research team, you will collaborate on complex challenges, experiment with state‑of‑the‑art techniques, and help define the future of how machines understand and interact with human language.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct cutting‑edge research in Natural Language Processing, including areas like language modeling, text generation, sentiment analysis, and machine translation.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate novel NLP algorithms and deep learning models.
  • Publish research findings in top‑tier AI/NLP conferences and journals.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate research prototypes into production systems.
  • Stay abreast of the latest advancements in NLP and contribute to the broader research community.
  • Mentor junior researchers and contribute to a culture of scientific excellence.
Requirements
  • PhD or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Linguistics, or a related field with a strong focus on NLP.
  • A strong publication record in leading NLP or AI conferences (e.g., ACL, EMNLP, NeurIPS, ICML).
  • Expertise in Python and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or Tensor Flow.
  • Deep understanding of state‑of‑the‑art NLP models (e.g., Transformers, BERT, GPT variants).
  • Experience with large-scale text data processing and analysis.
  • Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills for a remote research environment.
Benefits
  • Exceptional compensation package, including significant bonuses and potential equity.
  • Fully remote work arrangement, offering global flexibility.
  • Top‑tier health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Generous budget for conferences, training, and research resources.
  • Opportunity to conduct groundbreaking AI research in NLP from anywhere.
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