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Post Doctoral Fellow - Machine Learning and Blockchain Security Research

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Post Doctoral Fellow - Computer Science, Secure Machine Learning

Khalifa University of Science and Technology, a UAE federal government research university based in Abu Dhabi, seeks a Post Doctoral Fellow in Computer Science for a three-year funded research initiative focused on secure and privacy-preserving machine learning in decentralized networks.

Research Focus

The research project explores advanced cryptographic techniques - including homomorphic encryption, secure multi-party computation (SMPC), and differential privacy - and their integration to enable secure machine learning systems in distributed network environments. Applications span healthcare data analysis, financial systems, and distributed artificial intelligence.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Conduct hands-on research including software development, systematic literature reviews, and exploration of new research directions within the project domain
  • Assist with development of funding proposals to expand the research programme
  • Mentor PhD and Master's students within the research group
  • Coordinate research engineers' work on project activities
  • Participate in research centre activities and conference organization
  • Present research findings in written manuscripts and oral presentations

Required Qualifications

  • PhD in Computer Science or related field
  • Strong background in computer science fundamentals
  • Demonstrated proficiency in programming
  • Hands-on experience with both machine learning and blockchain or decentralized systems technologies
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills for research dissemination
  • Proven ability to manage and coordinate research team members

Position Details

  • Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Duration: Three years (funded)
  • Position Type: Permanent-type research staff
  • Work Environment: Tax-free compensation

Khalifa University provides competitive compensation and benefits.

Submit applications through the Times Higher Education UniJobs platform or contact View email address on click.appcast.io for inquiries.

Application Deadline:

31 December 2027

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Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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