Researcher - Artificial Intelligence and Data Science - U

Researcher - Artificial Intelligence and Data Science - New York University Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi, UAE

New York University Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly motivated Researcher in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to join the Center for Interdisciplinary Data Science and Artificial Intelligence within its foundation cluster. This role focuses on advancing artificial intelligence systems that support scientific and mathematical discovery through machine learning, reasoning, and human-AI collaboration within a higher education research environment.

Job Details:
Country: UAE;
City:
Abu Dhabi;
Industry: Higher Education;
Function:
Research;
Salary: 13, monthly (Market estimated);
Gender: Any;
Candidate Nationality:
Any;
Job Type: Full-time

• Conduct research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, data science, and mathematics
• Contribute to projects in reinforcement learning for reasoning, formal verification, and AI-assisted collaboration
• Develop and evaluate AI systems that support mathematical and scientific discovery
• Collaborate with faculty members and interdisciplinary research teams
• Support problem formulation, experimentation, and validation of research outcomes
• Document research findings and contribute to publications or technical reports

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics or computer science with strong mathematical and computational skills
• Solid background in machine learning and mathematical reasoning
• Experience with large language models, reinforcement learning, or multi-agent systems
• Familiarity with formal proof assistants such as Lean, Coq, or Isabelle
• Strong programming capabilities
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment

• Machine learning and artificial intelligence
• Mathematical reasoning and problem solving
• Reinforcement learning techniques
• Programming and algorithm development
• Formal verification concepts
• Research analysis and documentation

• Opportunity to work on foundational AI research with global academic impact
• Collaboration with leading researchers in artificial intelligence and data science
• Access to advanced research infrastructure and facilities
• Competitive employment package including housing and education-related benefits
• Two-year renewable appointment in a world-class research university

New York University Abu Dhabi is a leading international research university based in Abu Dhabi, delivering world-class education and research across science, engineering, humanities, and social sciences. As part of NYU's global university network, NYU Abu Dhabi serves as a major hub for interdisciplinary research and innovation, fostering collaboration across cultures and disciplines to address complex global challenges.