Associate Research Scientist / Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Science (Computer Science)

Position Overview

The laboratory of Dr. Djellel Difallah in the Division of Science, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks a Post-Doctoral Associate or a Research Associate to join a lab focused on applied machine learning.

The successful applicant will participate in research involving human computation, knowledge discovery, machine learning, and data science. The position will provide the opportunity to develop applied research skills in machine learning, interact with an international network of collaborators, and gain post-doctoral research experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in research involving human computation, knowledge discovery, machine learning, and data science.
• Develop applied research skills in machine learning.
• Interact with an international network of collaborators.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field.
• Strong foundation in one of the following areas: Machine Learning, Information Retrieval, Knowledge Graph Representation, Recommender Systems, Graph Theory/Network Science.
• Proficiency in Python and up-to-date machine learning libraries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Track record of publishing in top-tier conferences.

Application Requirements

Applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications (if applicable), a 1-page statement of research interests, and three letters of reference.

EEO Statement

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.