Research Associate

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The Research Associate will support research initiatives in data mining, machine learning, AI, and cybersecurity. Responsibilities include conducting literature reviews, assisting with publication reviews, and providing guidance to graduate students.

Candidates must hold a PhD in Computer Science, Information Science, or Engineering. Applicants are required to have at least two years of professional or postdoctoral research experience and a minimum of five peer-reviewed publications in the relevant fields.

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• Data mining
• Machine learning
• Artificial intelligence
• Cybersecurity
• Literature review
• Research publication
• Academic guidance
• Employment Equity
• Research
• Artificial Intelligence
• Teaching
• Communication
• Computer Science
• Cyber Security
• Data Mining
• English Language
• Machine Learning
• Writing
• Literature Reviews

• Science & Research
• Technology
• Education
• Data & Analytics
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Minimum education

Master’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 4, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

9 hours per week