Faculty Position in Mathematics - Data Science and AI Foundations

Faculty Position in Mathematics - Data Science and AI Foundations

New York University Abu Dhabi is inviting applications for tenured and tenure‑track faculty positions in Mathematics at the Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels. This role supports a major multi‑year growth initiative and the launch of the Master’s program in Interdisciplinary Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. The position focuses on advancing rigorous mathematical foundations for modern data science and artificial intelligence within a globally connected research environment.

Successful candidates will conduct high‑impact research, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and contribute to the Master’s program in Interdisciplinary Data Science and AI.

Country: UAE
City:
Abu Dhabi
Industry: Higher Education
Function:
Teaching and Research
Salary:  monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality:
Any
Job Type: Full‑time

• Conduct original, high‑quality research in mathematics with relevance to data science and artificial intelligence
• Publish research in leading international journals and conferences
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the Mathematics Program and the Master’s program in Interdisciplinary Data Science and AI
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
• Contribute to curriculum development and academic service
• Engage in interdisciplinary research and collaborative initiatives across NYU Abu Dhabi

• PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field
• Strong or emerging record of scholarly research
• Research expertise aligned with mathematical foundations of data science and artificial intelligence
• Ability to teach effectively at undergraduate and graduate levels
• Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and academic community engagement

• Probability and statistics for data science and AI
• Optimization, algorithms, and computational mathematics
• Information theory and learning theory
• Mathematical modeling and theoretical analysis
• Teaching, mentoring, and research supervision

• Opportunity to help shape a new Master’s program in Interdisciplinary Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
• Supportive research environment with global academic collaboration
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Access to world‑class research facilities and funding opportunities

New York University Abu Dhabi is a degree‑granting international research university offering programs across the arts, sciences, social sciences, humanities, and engineering. As part of NYU’s global network, NYU Abu Dhabi provides a multicultural academic environment that promotes excellence in teaching, research, and knowledge creation while addressing global challenges through interdisciplinary scholarship.