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Research Scientist - Financial Inclusion at Scale

Nairobi, Kenya
Full Time
Closes Nov 01, 2025
Remote

About this role

Department: Data Science

Develop generative AI models to enhance financial inclusion across Africa, directly impacting millions by unlocking financial opportunities for underbanked populations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy machine learning solutions that expand financial access.

Requirements

Hands-on experience or academic publication in generative models (VAEs, GANs, diffusion models). Advanced expertise in mathematics, statistics, and theoretical computer science. Proven ability to translate research into scalable algorithms. Publication record in machine learning research preferred.

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