Visiting Research Scientist jobs in Cape Town

Scientist Production: Aquaculture Research About the job Scientist Production: Aquaculture Research Contract Duration: Location: Marine Aquaculture Research Facility, Sea Point, Cape Town Qualifications: - Masters in Genetics/Biological/Ichthyology/Zoology or Molecular Biology - PhD an advantage - SACNASP registration Experience: - Minimum of three (3) years of experience in in the field...

Overview Note: By applying to this position your application is automatically submitted to the following locations: Cape Town, ZA At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to eliminate the back row in education – and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class digital education at scale. As the parent company of edX, the world’s leading online learning...

Overview At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to eliminate the back row in education – and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class digital education at scale. As the parent company of edX, the world’s leading online learning platform, 2U powers more than 4,000 online higher education offerings – from free courses to full degrees. Together with more...

Senior Data Scientist / Data Scientist at Impact – Cape Town Our Company At impact.com we are passionate about our people, our technology, and are obsessed with customer success. Working together enables us to grow rapidly, win, and serve the largest brands in the world. We use cutting edge technology to solve real-world problems for our clients and continue to pull ahead of the pack as the...

A Message from Our CEO: We are seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist with deep expertise in modern AI/ML systems, including LLMs, multimodal models, fine-tuning techniques, and advanced retrieval architectures. In this role, you will design, prototype, and deploy AI-powered solutions that leverage state-of-the-art language, vision, and agentic frameworks. You will work closely with...

Canonical – Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Talent Scientist - Graduate Lead Join Canonical’s Talent Science team to advance our graduate hiring strategy by building strong partnerships with top universities worldwide and ensuring objective, scientific hiring practices. Location Remote position based in the EMEA region. Position Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment...

About The Role We’re seeking wildlife and habitat conservation scientists to help evaluate AI systems trained on biodiversity protection and ecosystem management. - Organization: Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox) - Location: Remote - Type: Hourly / Task-based Contract - Compensation: $30-55 /hour - Commitment: 10-40 hours/week What You’ll Do - Review wildlife and habitat conservation scenarios...

A leading marketing technology firm is seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist based in Cape Town. In this role, you will own the modelling approach for key domains such as advertising effectiveness and product success prediction. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field and a strong track record in research. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits,...

Yassir Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa About the Role - Yassir is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Scientist, of any level, to join our Artificial Intelligence (AI) team and contribute to key projects, such as Dynamic Pricing and Trip Dispatching. You will analyze and model data to optimize our Machine Learning (ML) systems. This role combines predictive modelling and software...

Location: Cape Town, SA / Remote Employment Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive + Share Options Reporting To: Lead Data Scientist Clairo AI is a London-based AI agent platform focused on fully private AI. Our platform enables businesses to deploy AI agents that connect to their internal data sources while ensuring complete privacy—without relying on external APIs. We operate on our own...

Overview RPO Recruitment’s client is currently in search of a Pr.Sci.Nat Environmental Scientist who can join their team in Cape Town. Requirements - Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Management - Minimum 6 years’ experience within the Environmental Consulting Sector - Professional registration (EAPASA, SACNASP) - Expert in EIAs, IWUL applications, environmental auditing and...

Operational Ocean Modeller, National Research Foundation – Cape Town SA The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) is a research platform funded by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and managed by the National Research Foundation (NRF) since 2002. SAEON is mandated to observe and research ecosystems on land, in coastal regions and the oceans to understand how those...

Most investment research has become noise – commodified commentary that tells clients what they already know. Slant exists to do the opposite. We produce work that is differentiated and grounded in proprietary data, changing how investors think about the companies we cover. Slant is a fast-growing startup. We re-imagine investment research and consumer intelligence using alternative data, AI and...

What do we offer? - We offer both remote and hybrid work opportunities - Intellinexus is an SME, therefore you get a lot of exposure to different technologies, solutions and techniques during projects. - Intellinexus supports career development and growth of its employees, therefore time and money is invested to grow their consultants in their careers. Overall purpose of the role This is a...

A research-driven genomics company is seeking an R&D Scientist to join its dynamic team in Cape Town. This role involves designing and performing molecular biology experiments, contributing to novel technologies in the life sciences. Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant field or an MSc with experience and possess excellent molecular biology skills, alongside strong organizational and...

A leading online education provider is seeking a Data Scientist III to lead analytical research and machine learning initiatives in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience, strong programming skills in Python, and the ability to drive significant business impact through data science. You will collaborate with various teams to develop cutting-edge data solutions...

A leading marine research firm is looking for a Scientist Production in Aquaculture Research. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in Genetics or a similar field and has at least three years of relevant experience in aquaculture research. Responsibilities include managing hatchery production, optimizing recirculating systems, and conducting data analysis for scientific research. Key...

Canonical Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Talent Scientist Join to apply for the Talent Scientist role at Canonical Canonical Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Talent Scientist role at Canonical Overview As a pioneer remote‑first tech company with a product that inspires people globally, we attract a huge number of...

Senior Data Scientist Application Deadline: 26 February 2026 Department: Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: Cape Town, SA Compensation: R1,200,000 - R1,600,000 / year Description We're trying to predict how consumers will respond to ads and product concepts before companies spend millions producing them. We’re aiming to go well beyond simple LLM wrappers into actual...

A leading educational technology company in Cape Town is seeking a Data Scientist III to lead analytical research and machine learning initiatives. The role requires strong programming skills, a background in data science, and the ability to engage with stakeholders effectively. Responsibilities include statistical analysis, project delivery, and collaboration with engineers. The ideal candidate...