Posted on 2026/01/01
Senior AI Research Scientist - Computer Vision
WhatJobs Direct
Lokoja, Nigeria
Full Description
Our client is at the forefront of AI innovation and is seeking a highly talented and motivated Senior AI Research Scientist specializing in Computer Vision to join their cutting-edge research team.
This is a fully remote position, offering you the opportunity to push the boundaries of AI from your chosen location.
The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with a strong publication record in top-tier AI conferences and journals.
You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and implementing novel algorithms and models for complex computer vision tasks, including image recognition, object detection, image segmentation, and video analysis.
This role requires deep theoretical knowledge, practical experience with deep learning frameworks, and the ability to translate research breakthroughs into tangible applications.
You will collaborate with other world-class researchers and engineers in a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment.
Key Responsibilities: Conduct groundbreaking research in computer vision and machine learning.
Develop and implement novel algorithms and deep learning models for image and video analysis.
Design and execute experiments to evaluate the performance of new models and techniques.
Analyze large-scale datasets and identify patterns and insights relevant to computer vision problems.
Publish research findings in leading AI conferences and journals.
Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate research prototypes into production systems.
Mentor junior researchers and contribute to the overall intellectual leadership of the team.
Stay abreast of the latest advancements in computer vision, deep learning, and related fields.
Contribute to patent applications for novel technological innovations.
Present research findings internally and externally to diverse audiences.
Engage in peer review for academic conferences and journals.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field with a specialization in Computer Vision.
Minimum of 5 years of research experience in Computer Vision and Deep Learning, demonstrated through publications, patents, or significant project contributions.
Proven expertise in deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar.
Strong theoretical foundation in machine learning, pattern recognition, and signal processing.
Experience with various computer vision tasks (e.g., object detection, image segmentation, 3D vision).
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Strong publication record in top-tier AI conferences (e.g., CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICML).
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote research setting.
Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) is a plus.
Ability to work independently and drive research projects forward with minimal supervision.
This remote role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI. If you are a visionary researcher seeking challenges near Lokoja, Kogi, NG, and want to be part of a world-class team, we encourage you to apply.
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