Statistics and Data Science
7 days ago
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence: Academic Affairs Division: Statistics and Data Science
Location: Abu Dhabi
Open Date: Mar 20, 2025
Description:
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is looking for passionate and highly motivated Faculty. The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, mentoring students, contributing to curriculum development, and actively engaging in interdisciplinary research. Faculty members will also have the opportunity to collaborate with leading AI researchers, work on cutting-edge projects, and contribute to the university's growth as a hub for AI excellence.
The Department of Statistics and Data Science invites applications for an open-rank, tenured/tenure-track faculty position in Statistics and Data Science. We seek passionate and highly motivated researchers with strong potential in both theoretical and applied statistics. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality instruction, mentor graduate students, shape curriculum development, and engage in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of statistics, data science, and artificial intelligence (AI).
Faculty members at MBZUAI have the unique opportunity to collaborate with top AI researchers, work on cutting-edge projects, and contribute to MBZUAI's mission of AI excellence. Our rapidly growing institution is positioned as a global leader in AI, providing a vibrant academic environment and outstanding research support.
The Department of Statistics and Data Science at MBZUAI focuses on the rigorous statistical and probabilistic foundations of machine learning and data science. We emphasize computational methods for large-scale data and scalable inference techniques. Our current research includes areas such as statistical learning theory, high-dimensional statistics, causal inference, uncertainty quantification, fairness, and interpretability in AI. We encourage interdisciplinary research, integrating statistical innovation with decision sciences, healthcare, climate science, and computational biology. Faculty members will have ample opportunities to collaborate with industry partners, government agencies, and research institutions to develop AI-driven solutions for real-world challenges.
Qualifications:
This position requires a PhD in Statistics, Computer Science or a closely related field or expected completion by Fall 2025. Applicants from all areas of statistics are encouraged to apply, particularly those working at the intersection of statistics and machine learning. The ideal candidate will be an innovative scholar, advancing both statistical theory and its applications in AI-driven contexts.
Application Instructions:
To Apply For This Position, Please Submit The Following:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of research vision and interests
- Statement of teaching philosophy and experience
- List of publications (optional)
- Name and contact details for three referees (reference letters from applicants will not be accepted, each referee will be contacted to upload their reference letter via Interfolio)
MBZUAI's mission includes fostering a diverse academic community. MBZUAI is an equal opportunity employer. The university actively recruits faculty from around the world, aiming to create an international and inclusive environment that reflects a wide range of cultures and perspectives.
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