New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is seeking a Research Assistant in the Division of Science to work on interdisciplinary subjects bridging Computer Science and Mathematics. The position will specifically focus on the Mathematical Foundations of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science.
The Research Assistant will work under the guidance of Professor Pierre Youssef and will be appointed for one semester, with the potential for an extension. Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field, with a strong mathematical background and knowledge of machine learning and data science. Excellent communication skills in English along with the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and scientific creativity are required.
The selected candidate will be based at NYUAD in Abu Dhabi and will receive highly competitive terms of employment, including housing and educational subsidies for children. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, academic transcripts, and two letters of recommendation in PDF format via Interfolio.
NYUAD is a research university that offers a comprehensive liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. The NYU network comprises NYUAD, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, becoming a major intellectual hub bridging the East and West.
As a global university, NYUAD represents a transformative shift in higher education, focusing on international and multicultural perspectives for academic and scholarly endeavors. Moreover, it enables seamless international mobility of students and faculty in pursuit of such activities.
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