AI Research Scientist
Hire an AI Research Scientist – Top AI Researchers Ready to Push Boundaries
From Theory to Breakthroughs. Hire AI Research Scientists Who Think Ahead.
Cutting-edge AI starts with the right minds. Whether you’re scaling foundational models, exploring LLM safety, or building custom vision systems, your progress depends on elite research talent. At Thinkteks, we help you hire AI research scientists who live at the frontier of artificial intelligence.
Our network includes PhDs, published researchers, and applied scientists who’ve contributed to major breakthroughs in machine learning, NLP, computer vision, generative models, and more. From labs to industry, we bring you top AI research scientists who can drive innovation — and ship it, too.
Why R&D-Driven Teams Choose Thinkteks
- Scientist-Vetted Recruiting: Every AI research scientist we recommend is evaluated by engineers and researchers who’ve published, built, and deployed ML at scale
- Research-First Focus: We specialize in AI, ML, and data science roles — including experimental and applied research hiring
- Academic + Industry Talent: We source from both elite research institutions and tech-forward companies
- Flexible Hiring Models: Direct hire, contract, research collaborations, or remote placements — we adapt to your research setup
Fast, Focused Delivery: Get 2–4 top-tier candidates in just days, each with a track record of experimentation and impact
What Our AI Research Scientists Can Do
Our artificial intelligence research scientists are experienced in both foundational research and practical application. Their expertise spans:
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Reinforcement Learning & Multi-Agent Systems
Generative AI (GANs, Diffusion Models)
Computer Vision & Video Understanding
AI Safety, Fairness & Interpretability
Novel Algorithm Design & Optimization
AI for Scientific Discovery (Biology, Energy, Healthcare)
Scalable ML Experimentation Pipelines
Whether you need pre-product innovation, a publication-ready study, or applied research for product teams — our scientists fit your goals.
Roles We Help You Fill
We help startups, enterprise labs, and academic-industry partnerships hire AI research scientists across specialties such as:
- AI Research Scientist
- Applied AI Scientist
- ML Researcher
- NLP Scientist
- Computer Vision Researcher
- Generative AI Researcher
- Research Engineer (AI/ML)
- Senior Artificial Intelligence Research Scientist
How Our Process Works
1
Discovery & Research Strategy Alignment
We learn your research goals, preferred tech stack, publication scope, and whether you’re focused on theory, application, or both.
2
Curated Scientific Talent Sourcing
We source from our vetted global network of AI research scientists from academia, R&D labs, and high-growth AI companies.
3
Deep Technical & Research Evaluation
Candidates are screened for experimental design skills, publication rigor, code contributions, and collaborative research readiness.
4
Delivery in Days
Get a shortlist of 2–4 ideal candidates with project-aligned insights, code portfolios, and publication history summaries.
5
Interview & Collaborate with Confidence
You move fast and smart, with candidates who know both the research landscape and the delivery demands of real-world AI.
Hire AI Research Scientists Near You — or Remotely
Whether you’re searching for an AI research scientist near you or across global institutions, we’ve got you covered:
- United States
- UK
- Remote & hybrid AI research scientist roles worldwide
Tomorrow’s Innovation Starts With Today’s Research Talent
Let’s find you the AI research scientist who will shape your next breakthrough — whether it’s powering GenAI, publishing cutting-edge work, or optimizing models for scale.
We bring you thinkers who build. Scientists who ship.
Ready to Hire an AI Research Scientist?
Let’s connect you with world-class research talent — fast.