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Placements24

About the Role Our client, a leading innovator in artificial intelligence, is seeking a highly skilled and visionary Senior AI Research Scientist to join their groundbreaking team. This fully remote position offers the unique opportunity to work from anywhere in **South Africa**, focusing on the for

Full time
Yesterday
Jobgether

Jobgether is seeking a Remote Senior Research Scientist in AI for healthcare to design and deploy advanced AI models across medical diagnostics and treatment planning. The role involves collaborating with clinicians and data scientists to handle large EHR and imaging datasets, and to drive research

Full time
Yesterday
Placements24

About the Role Our client, a leading artificial intelligence research firm focused on revolutionizing healthcare, is seeking a visionary Remote Senior Research Scientist specializing in AI applications. This position is fully remote, offering unparalleled flexibility to work from anywhere. You will

Full time
Yesterday
Placements24

About the Role Our client, a leading artificial intelligence research firm focused on revolutionizing healthcare, is seeking a visionary Remote Senior Research Scientist specializing in AI applications. This position is fully remote, offering unparalleled flexibility to work from anywhere. You will

Full time
Yesterday
Jobgether

Jobgether is seeking a Remote Senior Research Scientist in AI for healthcare to design and deploy advanced AI models across medical diagnostics and treatment planning. The role involves collaborating with clinicians and data scientists to handle large EHR and imaging datasets, and to drive research

Full time
Yesterday
Placements24

Placements24 seeks a Principal AI Research Scientist (NLP) to lead cutting-edge NLP research from a remote global team. You will mentor scientists, drive research agendas, and publish in top venues while translating advances into practical AI features for products. The role emphasizes leadership, co

Full time
2 days ago
Placements24

Placements24 seeks a Remote Pharmaceutical Research Scientist to contribute to drug discovery and development from home. You will design and execute in vitro and in vivo studies, analyze data, and prepare reports for publication and regulatory submissions. The role emphasizes independence, collabora

Full time
2 days ago
Placements24

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Research Scientist for a leading quantum computing R&D team in Midrand, Gauteng. You will drive theoretical and computational research in quantum information, develop novel algorithms, and design simulation tools. You will collaborate with world‑class scientists, pub

Full time
2 days ago
Placements24

Placements24 is seeking a Principal AI Research Scientist for a fully remote research division. You will lead high-impact AI research, publish in top venues, mentor researchers, and drive the strategic direction of AI initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role requires a P

Full time
2 days ago
Placements24

Placements24 is seeking a Lead AI Research Scientist to drive advanced NLP initiatives from a fully remote setup. You will oversee a talented team, shape the NLP roadmap, and guide experiments from conception to deployment, focusing on sentiment analysis, translation, summarization, and conversation

Full time
2 days ago
Placements24

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead AI Research Scientist to steer a remote global team of researchers in advancing machine learning and AI capabilities. You will guide projects from conception through deployment, publish findings, and collaborate with product teams to deliver scalable AI solut

Full time
2 days ago
Placements24

About the Role Our client is a forward-thinking AI research lab seeking a visionary Lead AI Research Scientist specializing in Machine Learning to join their fully remote global team. This pivotal role involves pioneering new AI algorithms and models to solve complex challenges across various indust

Full time
2 days ago
Placements24

Placements24 is seeking a Principal AI Research Scientist for a fully remote research division. You will lead high-impact AI research, publish in top venues, mentor researchers, and drive the strategic direction of AI initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role requires a P

Full time
2 days ago
Placements24

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead AI Research Scientist to steer a remote global team of researchers in advancing machine learning and AI capabilities. You will guide projects from conception through deployment, publish findings, and collaborate with product teams to deliver scalable AI solut

Full time
2 days ago
Placements24

Placements24 is seeking a Biomedical Research Scientist to join a cutting-edge laboratory in Gauteng. You will drive drug discovery from target validation to preclinical candidates, contributing to life-saving innovations in a rigorous science environment. The role emphasizes independent and team-ba

Full time
2 days ago
Placements24

Placements24 is seeking a Lead AI Research Scientist to drive advanced NLP initiatives from a fully remote setup. You will oversee a talented team, shape the NLP roadmap, and guide experiments from conception to deployment, focusing on sentiment analysis, translation, summarization, and conversation

Full time
2 days ago
Placements24

Placements24 is seeking a Principal AI Research Scientist for a fully remote research division. You will lead high-impact AI research, publish in top venues, mentor researchers, and drive the strategic direction of AI initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role requires a P

Full time
2 days ago
Placements24

Placements24 is seeking a Lead AI Research Scientist to drive advanced NLP initiatives from a fully remote setup. You will oversee a talented team, shape the NLP roadmap, and guide experiments from conception to deployment, focusing on sentiment analysis, translation, summarization, and conversation

Full time
2 days ago
Crossing Hurdles

Position: PhD Scientist STEM Expert Type: Contract Compensation: $45 - $90/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10-40 hrs/week Role Responsibilities Design difficult technical problems drawn from your own research area, with realistic constraints and supporting data. Provide the correct solution and wa

Service contractFully remote
2 days ago
Placements24

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Research Scientist in Organic Synthesis to join their innovative R&D team in Paarl. This hybrid role combines hands‑on lab work with remote data analysis and reporting, focusing on designing and executing synthetic routes for novel organic molecules and driving di

Full time
3 days ago

Estimated salary for Research Scientist

R 200 000 – R 320 000per year

Estimation confidence: Low

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How much does a Research Scientist earn in South Africa?
The estimated salary for Research Scientist in South Africa ranges from R 200 000 to R 320 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location.
How many Research Scientist jobs are available?
There are currently 741 job offers for Research Scientist in South Africa listed on BeBee.
Which cities have the most Research Scientist jobs?
The cities with the most Research Scientist jobs in South Africa are: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Johannesburg, Centurion, Durban.
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