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AI Researcher Guide for Argentina

Conduct AI research remotely for institutions

AI Researchers advance artificial intelligence through research, paper publication, and algorithm development. They work at universities, research labs, and AI companies. Research is inherently location-independent - compute in cloud, collaboration through papers and conferences. US institutions pay $60-150+/hour or competitive salaries. Argentine AI researchers with strong academic backgrounds can contribute globally. Argentina has growing AI research community.

Visa Options

Digital Nomad Visa

Easy

For AI researchers working remotely.

2-4 weeks

Research Visa

Moderate

For researchers affiliated with Argentine institutions.

1-3 months

Requirements

  • PhD or Master's in Computer Science, AI, or related field
  • Research experience and publications
  • Strong mathematics and programming skills
  • Experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)
  • Proof of employment or research affiliation
  • Minimum income documentation ($3,000+/month)
  • Health insurance valid in Argentina
  • Criminal background check

Income Requirements

Minimum Income Required

$3,000 - $8,000+ USD/month

AI researchers earn competitive rates

💡Senior researchers earn $60-150+/hour

Remote Work Feasibility

Highly Feasible for Remote Work

AI research is 100% remote. Cloud compute, paper writing, and collaboration tools enable distributed research teams.

Key Considerations:

  • 1Cutting-edge, intellectually stimulating work
  • 2High impact potential
  • 3Access to global research community
  • 4GPU compute via cloud services

Local Job Market

Demand Level

Low

Average Salary

Limited pure research roles locally

Key Cities:

Buenos Aires

Industries:

UniversitiesResearch LabsTech

Tax Considerations

  • Remote research typically not taxed locally under Digital Nomad Visa
  • Academic grants may have specific tax treatments

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a PhD for AI research?

For pure research roles at top labs, typically yes. However, applied research and industry R&D roles may accept strong Master's graduates with relevant experience and publications.