Multiple Positions at all Ranks

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is the world’s first graduate AI research university and is already ranked in the world’s top 20 by CSRankings for AI. Currently MBZUAI is home to 230 Master’s students and 135 PhD students and over 80 world leading faculty members led by its President, Eric Xing. The university offers MSc and PhD degrees in five programs: machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, robotics, and computer science. It will soon launch graduate programs in human-computer interaction, statistics & data science, and computational biology. For more information about MBZUAI, see https://mbzuai.ac.ae/

We are actively recruiting faculty at the ranks of Full Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor in each of our eight departments. 

Computational Biology

Computational and Systems Biology, Medical and Health Informatics, Personalized Medicine, Foundation AI Models, Multi-omics and Integrative Data Analysis, Population-level Cohort and EHR Analysis, Epidemiology, Biomedical Imaging. Click here for futher details.

Computer Science

Computer systems, databases, theoretical computer science, computer security, programming languages, software engineering, networking, and the synergy of these areas and AI. Click here for further details.

Computer Vision

3D vision and SLAM, visual recognition, visual tracking, medical imaging, vision and language, large multimodal models, generative AI, and responsible AI. Applications of CV that we target include: robotic vision and embodied AI; metaverse; environment and sustainability; inspection. Click here for further details.

Human-Computer Interaction

User Interface Design, Interaction Design (including the design of chatbots, voice assistants, and virtual agents), User Experience Design, and Service Design, Data Design, Visualization, and Investigation, VR/AR Interactions, Ubiquitous, Wearable, Tangible, and Affective Computing, Human-Agent and Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), Human Augmentation (including sensory, cognitive and physical enhancement, and HCI aspects of neurotechnology and biomedical engineering). Click here for further details.

Machine Learning

Machine learning for large models, trustworthy AI, explainable AI, deep learning, reinforcement learning, optimization, collaborative learning, representation learning, theoretical machine learning, and causality. Click here for further details.

Natural Language Processing and Speech

Large language models, their underlying mechanisms and responsible applications, dialog systems, chatbots, Arabic NLP, machine translation, efficient and low resource NLP, speech recognition, multimodality (language speech/images/video), and understanding the subtleties of language. Click here for further details.

Robotics

Deep learning, control theory, robot manipulation, quadruped locomotion, HRI, robot-assisted surgery and healthcare, precision agriculture and indoor farming, recycling, and environment and infrastructure monitoring. Click here for further details.

Statistics and Data Science

Statistical learning theory, theoretical foundations for deep learning techniques such as transfer learning and active learning, high-dimensional statistics, scalable inference, causal inference, uncertainty quantification, differential privacy, and statistical techniques that address challenges such as data bias and fairness, and enhance the robustness, interpretability, and explainability of AI applications. Click here for further details.

Compensation and Lifestyle 

At MBZUAI, we offer a generous and internationally competitive compensation package, aligned with top-tier academic markets, particularly in the U.S. In addition to competitive, tax-free salaries, we provide generous research funding, enabling faculty to pursue groundbreaking research and innovation in artificial intelligence. MBZUAI is located in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s sustainable urban development that is pioneering eco-friendly technologies and clean energy solutions. Masdar City offers a unique living and working environment where sustainability is central, making it an ideal place for those interested in innovation and future-forward thinking.

Living in Abu Dhabi, UAE

As a diverse and cosmopolitan community, Abu Dhabi brings together people from all over the world, creating a rich cultural fabric reflected in its international schools, restaurants, outdoor activities, sports, and cultural festivals. The city is also experiencing significant cultural and artistic growth, with landmarks such as the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the upcoming Guggenheim Museum, and numerous annual arts and music festivals.

The emirate is also positioning itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence, with significant investments and government initiatives aimed at establishing Abu Dhabi as an AI hub. This forward-thinking ambition aligns with MBZUAI’s mission to drive innovation and research excellence in AI, making Abu Dhabi an exciting destination for professionals working in this field.

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