Research Associate in the Division of Engineering (Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence) - Dr. Saif Eddin Jabari

Position Overview

The Division of Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi is inviting applications for a Research Associate position in the Traffic Flow Dynamics and Computations group which Prof. Saif Eddin Jabari supervises. The group focuses on the theoretical aspects of traffic and transportation systems and develops and analyzes novel ML/AI methods for systems engineering problems.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of researchers to develop innovative ML/AI algorithms for time series with chaotic shocks.
• Contribute to the team’s research on autonomous vehicle security.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in applied mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrable expertise in ML/AI.
• Strong background in applied mathematics, machine learning, and physical modeling.

Benefits

• Very competitive salary (tax‑free in the UAE).
• Generous housing allowance.
• Medical insurance with access to world‑class facilities.
• Annual home‑leave allowance.
• Dependent private school fees (if applicable).
• Dedicated funds for traveling, computing, and publications.
• Access to excellent world‑class research facilities.

Preferred Start Date

• June 2025.

Application Process

Applicants must submit the following items in PDF format:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of research interests
• Two letters of reference
• Transcript

Please visit our website for instructions and information on how to apply.

Questions regarding specifics for this position may be directed to Prof. Saif Eddin Jabari.

About NYUAD

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree‑granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai form the backbone of NYU’s global network university—an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing through its academic, research, and creative activities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer.

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Required Experience

IC