Computer Engineering Faculty NYU UAE

Position Overview

NYU Abu Dhabi invites applications for an open‑rank, tenured or tenure‑track faculty role in the Computer Engineering program. The position focuses on the theoretical foundations and practical applications of advanced machine learning, including optimization, approximate inference, data‑efficient learning, distributed and continual learning, statistical machine learning, and security and privacy for ML systems.

• Country: UAE
• City:
  Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Education
• Function:
  Engineering
• Salary: 9,000‑12,000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality:
  Any
• Job Type: Full‑time

• Lead high‑impact research in advanced machine learning with real‑world applications.
• Publish in top‑tier international journals and conferences.
• Teach core and advanced Computer Engineering courses including Operating Systems, Algorithms, Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Computer Vision, and Pattern Recognition.
• Supervise student research, contribute to curriculum development, and support program enhancement.
• Build interdisciplinary collaborations within NYU's global network.
• Secure external research funding and develop long‑term research programs.
• Engage in academic service roles within the division and institution.

• PhD in computer engineering, computer science, or closely related field.
• Strong research accomplishments with high‑impact publications.
• Potential or demonstrated ability to build an internationally recognized research program.
• Excellence or strong potential in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• Expertise in theoretical and applied machine learning.
• Commitment to interdisciplinary research and academic leadership.
• Ability to contribute to a diverse and international academic environment.

• Advanced machine learning and optimization.
• Reinforcement learning and statistical learning theory.
• Distributed and continual learning frameworks.
• ML system security and privacy.
• Algorithms, data structures, and computer engineering fundamentals.
• Teaching, mentoring, and curriculum development.
• Research writing and proposal development.

• Opportunity to shape a growing Computer Engineering program in a globally ranked university.
• Competitive tax‑free compensation with housing and educational subsidies.
• Access to advanced research centers, computing resources, and interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Support for world‑class research, relocation, and professional development.
• Engage with a diverse, high‑achieving international student body.
• Part of NYU's global network with mobility options across New York and Shanghai.

New York University Abu Dhabi is an internationally recognized liberal arts and research university supporting innovation in engineering, artificial intelligence, and applied technologies. NYUAD offers a dynamic, multicultural academic community with world‑class facilities and strong global partnerships across NYU's network.