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AI Research Scientist - Reinforcement Learning
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Upington, 8801, South Africa
Listed on 2026-10-17
Upington, 8801, South Africa
Listing for:
Placements24
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-10-17
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Data Scientist, AI Business & Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our client is looking for a brilliant AI Research Scientist specializing in Reinforcement Learning (RL) to join their innovative research division, working remotely. This role is at the cutting edge of AI & Emerging Technologies , focused on advancing the frontiers of autonomous decision-making and control systems. You will conduct foundational and applied research to develop novel RL algorithms and apply them to solve complex, real-world problems.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated researcher to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in AI and publish their work in leading scientific venues.
- Conduct cutting-edge research in reinforcement learning, developing new algorithms and theoretical frameworks.
- Design and implement experiments to test and validate RL algorithms using simulations and real-world data.
- Collaborate with engineers to integrate research prototypes into larger AI systems and products.
- Analyze and interpret experimental results, and communicate findings through publications, presentations, and internal reports.
- Stay current with the latest research trends in RL, machine learning, and related fields.
- PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related quantitative field.
- A strong publication record in top-tier AI/ML conferences and journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI).
- Deep theoretical understanding and practical experience in reinforcement learning algorithms (e.g., Q-learning, Policy Gradients, Actor-Critic methods).
- Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks such as Tensor Flow or PyTorch.
- Experience with simulation environments or applying RL to complex control problems is highly desirable.
- Industry-leading salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Fully remote work opportunity, allowing for global collaboration and flexibility.
- Significant investment in research, with access to state-of-the‑art computational resources.
- Support for attending and presenting at leading international conferences.
- A highly stimulating research environment with opportunities for significant scientific impact.
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