Requirements
Applicants must submit a cover letter, detailed CV, statement of research and service philosophy, copies of degrees and academic transcripts, research statements, contact information for at least two references, passport and QID copy (if residing in Qatar), and documentation of previous research projects. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Description
College/Department ProfileQatar University Profile:Qatar University is the premier national institution of higher education in the country and is therefore significantly supported by the government of Qatar. With vibrant undergraduate and graduate programs, the University offers the widest array of academic and community outreach programs, as well as research related to national needs and priorities. Qatar University has an international faculty dedicated to educating its 23,000+ students and, increasingly, to building strong graduate programs and research capabilities, with an emphasis on addressing national and regional needs and priorities. Qatar University is located in Doha, Qatar, a vibrant modern city that welcomes visitors and residents from around the globe. Qatar is considered one of the safest countries worldwide. Residents from abroad will find the Qatari people and culture to be very friendly and interesting.College ProfileEstablished in 1980, the College of Engineering offers degree programs in the fields of Architectural, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial and Systems, Computer Science, and Computer Engineering with the primary goal of preparing Qatari engineers with strong scientific and technical competencies to enable them to participate and contribute in the various aspects of the country.KINDI Center for Computing ResearchKINDI is a research center in the College of Engineering that was recently restructured to conduct world-class, multidisciplinary applied research in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, with an emphasis on critical infrastructure (including healthcare, telecommunications, and energy), cyber-physical systems, and autonomous systems. As part of QU, the KINDI research center is supported by the College of Engineering and QU to excel in applied research and is therefore allocated sufficient resources and facilities to achieve its aspiration of becoming a regional leader in cutting-edge applied R&D.Position Summary:The KINDI Research Center is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Research Professor specializing in Artificial Intelligence. This role involves building and supervising multidisciplinary research teams, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, teaching graduate-level courses, and delivering technical workshops. The candidate will also lead technical demonstrations, secure competitive research funding, and establish strong collaborations with academic and industry partners.Duties & ResponsibilitiesResearch and Development:.Design, develop, and evaluate novel Multimodal AI models and interactive systems..Conduct research leveraging and advancing state-of-the-art AI, ML, and DL techniques to create customized solutions for multidisciplinary applications..Implement and assess systems that integrate various data modalities (e.g., text, image, audio, video)..Deliver technical demonstrations of cutting-edge AI prototypes and capabilities.Leadership and Supervision:.Build and lead multidisciplinary teams of students, junior researchers, and senior researchers..Supervise BSc, MSc, and PhD students, fostering world-class research outcomes..Set strategic research directions and manage lab personnel and resources.Academic Contributions:.Teach one graduate course per academic semester in their area of expertise..Publish high-impact research in top-tier international academic conferences and journals..Deliver technical workshops and seminars for industrial and academic audiences.Collaboration and Outreach:.Promote partnerships and collaboration with local and international organizations and industry partners..Represent KINDI at global events, symposiums, and demonstrations..Secure and manage research grants from national and international agencies.Duties & ResponsibilitiesResearch and Development:.Design, develop, and evaluate novel Multimodal AI models and interactive systems..Conduct research leveraging and advancing state-of-the-art AI, ML, and DL techniques to create customized solutions for multidisciplinary applications..Implement and assess systems that integrate various data modalities (e.g., text, image, audio, video)..Deliver technical demonstrations of cutting-edge AI prototypes and capabilities.Leadership and Supervision:.Build and lead multidisciplinary teams of students, junior researchers, and senior researchers..Supervise BSc, MSc, and PhD students, fostering world-class research outcomes..Set strategic research directions and manage lab personnel and resources.Academic Contributions:.Teach one graduate course per academic semester in their area of expertise..Publish high-impact research in top-tier international academic conferences and journals..Deliver technical workshops and seminars for industrial and academic audiences.Collaboration and Outreach:.Promote partnerships and collaboration with local and international organizations and industry partners..Represent KINDI at global events, symposiums, and demonstrations..Secure and manage research grants from national and international agencies.Required DocumentsAcademic:Applicants must submit:1.Cover Letter2.Detailed Curriculum Vitae3.Statement of research and service philosophy4.Copies of degrees and academic transcripts5.Research Statements6.Contact information for at least two references7.Passport and QID copy (if residing in Qatar)8. Documentation of previous research projects of the candidate.Incomplete applications will not be considered. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.BenefitsAcademic:A three-year renewable contract.Salary is commensurate with experience.Tax-free salary.Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.Annual air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QU HR policies.Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.End-of-contract indemnity.