Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
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Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Research & Development (R&D)
Company Industry
Engineering Services
About NYU Abu Dhabi
NYU Abu Dhabi is pioneering a new model of higher education for a global world, dedicated to excellence in teaching and research and to advancing cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. Drawing on the strengths of the NYU global network, it offers an outstanding liberal arts and sciences education to students from the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and around the world, with a distinctive focus on intercultural understanding and leadership. It supports innovative research and graduate education programs that push forward the frontiers of knowledge and respond in powerful and interdisciplinary ways to vital global and local challenges.
Description
The Clinical Artificial Intelligence Lab at NYU Abu Dhabi seeks to improve patient care by developing new machine learning methodologies that tackle unique computational problems in healthcare applications. We use large real-world complex datasets, including data extracted from electronic health records and medical images, for applications pertaining to patient diagnostics and prognostics.
We are seeking a Research Assistant to join the team and make significant contributions to the field. The researcher is expected to have:
Strong machine learning skills to improve model performance and robustness
Exemplary passion and motivation to pursue multidisciplinary research at the intersection of computing and healthcare
Methodologies of interest include:
Multi-modal learning
Foundation models, including large language models
Agentic AI
Multi-agent AI systems
Transfer learning
Self-supervised learning
Federated learning
The Research Assistant will be primarily based at NYU Abu Dhabi. The researcher will report directly to Dr. Farah Shamout and work in close collaboration with other researchers, PhD students, and undergraduate research assistants. The researcher will engage with our regular collaborators across the NYU campuses and local medical institutions in the UAE.
Key Responsibilities
Support the supervisor in developing and implementing the research agenda
Conduct high-quality and innovative research primarily focused on machine learning for healthcare
Design and implement experiments to compare proposed work with state-of-the-art baselines
Publish research findings in high-impact journals and conferences
Communicate and present research findings at international academic gatherings
Create, maintain, and document high-quality research code for reproducibility
Maintain good practice in managing and accessing sensitive medical datasets
Collaborate with scientists within the NYU Global Network and in Abu Dhabi
Minimum Qualifications
Currently has or is in the process of completing a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a recognized institution
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, computer engineering, or relevant technical field
Demonstrable research experience involving data pre-processing and preparation for machine learning models
Demonstrable research experience in conducting experiments for training and evaluating deep neural networks
Knowledge of multi-modal learning, transfer learning, transformers, or self-supervised learning
Experience in dealing with large medical datasets (e.g., electronic health records data or medical images)
Ability to use high performance computing clusters
Proficient programming experience in Python and libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
Experience in maintaining high-quality code on GitHub
Experience in running and managing experiments using GPUs
Ability to visualize experimental results and learning curves
Effective interpersonal and team-building skills
Self-motivated with an ability to work independently and in a team to get the work done
Excellent communication skills (oral and written communication)
Willingness to learn and confront new challenges
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’s thesis conducted in the area of machine learning for healthcare and related topics
First-author peer-reviewed published papers (or under review)
Evidence of leadership and service activities in the academic domain
Additional Information
The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled.
About NYU Abu Dhabi
NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi’s high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents.
NYU Abu Dhabi is committed to upholding a culture of non-discrimination, anti-harassment, dignity, and mutual respect; providing equal access and opportunity; and fostering academic excellence in learning, research, and teaching.
Students are drawn from among the world’s best. They are bright, intellectually passionate, and committed to building a campus environment anchored in mutual respect, understanding, and care. The NYU Abu Dhabi undergraduate student body has garnered an impressive record of scholarships, graduate-school admissions, and other global honors. Graduate education is an area of growth for the university; the current graduate student population of over 100 students is expected to expand in the next decade as doctoral programs are developed.
Working for NYU Abu Dhabi
At NYU Abu Dhabi, we recognize that Abu Dhabi is more than where you work; it’s your home. In order for research staff to thrive, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. This starts with a generous relocation allowance; educational assistance for your dependents; access to health and wellness services; and more. NYU Abu Dhabi is committed to research staff success throughout the academic trajectory, providing support for ambitious and world-class research projects and innovative, interactive teaching approaches. Support for dual-career families is a priority.
NYU Abu Dhabi is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and seek individuals who will contribute to the excellence and vibrancy of our academic community. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. In line with UAE regulations, Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply.
Join NYU Abu Dhabi, an exceptional place for exceptional people. NYU Abu Dhabi values belonging and respect; such principles are fundamental to the university’s commitment to excellence. NYU Abu Dhabi is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and seek individuals who will contribute to our vibrant, multidisciplinary research and teaching community. Multidisciplinary research and exceptional teaching in a global campus community are hallmarks of the university’s mission.
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