25 research assistant in the division of engineering jobs found in Abu Dhabi

Description The Laboratory for Computer-Human Intelligence in the Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a motivated Research Assistant to work on cutting-edge machine learning / artificial intelligence applications that utilize human signals (e.g. text, audio, physiology). Technical Experience The successful applicant will have the following technical experience in: The development of end-to-end applications (e.g. databases, algorithms, visualizations). Processing one or more data types/signals (e.g. text, audio, images, physiology). Applying machine learning algorithms (e.g. regression, neural networks). Utilizing the following programming languages/frameworks: bash, SQL, Python, HTML, Javascript, and Tensorflow/Pytorch, as well as code version control (git). Authoring peer-reviewed scientific papers. Attitude The successful applicant should be self-driven and interested in the general domain of...

Description The Traffic Flow Dynamics and Computations Group in the Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a research assistant to work on emergent phenomena in traffic flow. The successful applicant will work on running large simulation experiments and real-world data analyses to confirm theoretical insights developed by the team.  Applicants must have a Master of Science degree (or equivalent) in Physics, applied mathematics, engineering, or related field with demonstrable expertise in computing and data analysis. For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and two letters of reference, all in PDF format. The terms of employment are competitive. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. About NYUAD NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal...

Description The  eBRAIN  laboratory in the Division of Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Research Assistant position, to work in the area of approximate computing, energy-efficient computing, statistical analysis, high-level synthesis, automated generation of hardware accelerators, and their applications in the emerging autonomous and signal processing systems. The focus of Prof. Shafique’s  eBRAIN  lab is on building energy-efficient and robust brain-inspired, autonomous, and cognitive systems through cross-layer analysis and design methods, engaging hardware, software, and system level techniques synergistically. Prof. Shafique’s lab has many-years of R&D experience in cross-layer design and optimization for building energy-efficient and robust AI and vision systems, including efficient learning and inference of complex AI/ML algorithms, specialized neural processing hardware, approximate...

Description The Clinical Artificial Intelligence Lab at NYU Abu Dhabi seeks to improve patient care by developing new machine learning (ML) methodologies that tackle unique computational problems in healthcare applications. We use large real-world complex datasets, including data extracted from electronic health records and medical images, for applications pertaining to patient diagnostics and prognostics. We are seeking a Research Assistant to join the team and make significant contributions to the field. The researcher is expected to have (i) hands-on experience with machine learning and data science via course projects, internships, or work experience, and (ii) exemplary passion and motivation to pursue multidisciplinary research at the intersection of computing and healthcare. Methodologies of interest include: multi-modal learning, transfer learning, graph neural networks, transformers, and self-supervised learning. The Research...

New York University: NYU - Global: Abu Dhabi: AD_Engineering: AD_Electrical and Computer Engineering Location Abu Dhabi, UAE Open Date Jan 16, 2023 Description The Modern Microprocessors Architecture laboratory in the Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a Research Associate / Research Engineer / Research Assistant to work on cybersecurity research. The candidate will work in one of the following 3 topics: 1) Acceleration of Fully Homomorphic Encryption, 2) Industrial Control Systems security, and 3) Machine Learning security. The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level scientists, graduate students, and undergraduate students. Applicants must have a B.Sc. or an M.Sc. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.  Excellent research skills relevant to the project are required.   For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter explicitly...

Description The Applied Interactive Multimedia laboratory in the Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a motivated research assistant/research associate to work on developing interactive and immersive digital technologies such as mixed reality (XR) and haptic technologies. The successful applicant will have the following technical experience in: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field. Significant experience in developing Extended Reality (XR) technologies. This includes Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), and Haptics. Extensive experience in Unity 3D game engine (more than 3 years of experience) and C# programming language. Basic knowledge of 3D software e.g. 3DS Max, Blender, Maya and motion tracking. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Team player with good communication skills. Basic knowledge of machine learning....

Description The Division of Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) invites applications for a faculty position in Mechanical Engineering in the broad areas of Mechatronics and Robotics. Space Robotics is of major interest. The available opening is at the ranks of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. Candidates with a strong record of interdisciplinary research in emerging areas are preferred, especially scholars who efficiently combine analytical, computational, and experimental approaches to address fundamental and applied topics. The Division emphasizes high-level academic research resulting in high-impact publications with tangible societal impacts, such as investigations that results in patents, prototypes, and private or public sector adoption. NYUAD values diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity; such principles are fundamental to the university commitment to excellence. Our faculty are the engines that sustain our inclusive environment;...

Description The Division of Engineering at NYU Abu Dhabi is searching for rising scholars to conduct important research and teach the next generation of global leaders. You are invited to apply for a tenure-track position in the Control systems and intelligent decision-making within the Electrical Engineering (EE) program. Emphasis will be given in: 1) Autonomous systems, 2) Machine and Reinforcement Learning, 3) Cyber system control, and 4) Predictive and Network Control. The available opening is at the Assistant Professor rank. The EE-program has invested in robotics and there are exceptional facilities in aerial/ground and submersible agents, haptics, Brain Machine Interface, vision, and autonomous systems including its 1000m3 motion capture arena. The newly formed Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) will play a pivotal role in the applications oriented side of this position. Faculty in NYUAD’s EE have close...

Description Assistant Professor, Ahmed Almheiri, of the Division of Science (Physics) at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) and visitor at New York University New York (NYUNY), seeks to recruit a postdoctoral associate to work in the field of theoretical physics, specifically on topics related to quantum gravity, string theory, and black holes. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics or related field. Applicants should have a strong track record of original research in the relevant topics. This is a 3-year position starting no later than September 2023. The successful candidate will spend the 2023-2024 academic year in the New York campus, after which they will spend 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic years in the Abu Dhabi campus. For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests, transcript and three letters of reference, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please...

Description The Genetic Heritage Group in the Division of Science, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a Research Assistant to work on various studies in metagenomics and population genetics. The successful applicant will assist senior researchers in the Group drive multiple fascinating projects investigating the role of genetic and microbial variations in health. Our group works on genomics and metegenomics in a variety of systems, including diverse human populations, fermented foods, and domesticated animals. We have collected a large number of samples and are in the process of generating large amount of genomics data. The successful candidate will be involved in analyses of these datasets in combination with previously published and publicly available genomics datasets. The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level scientists, graduate students and undergraduate students. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree...

Description The laboratory of Dr. Djellel Difallah in the Division of Science, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks a research assistant to join a new lab focused on human-machine learning. The successful applicant will participate in research involving human computation, knowledge discovery, machine learning, and data science. The position will provide the opportunity to develop applied research skills in machine learning, interact with an international network of collaborators, and gain pre-doctoral research experience. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and can work independently, has a passion for AI and its applications, and is willing to learn new technologies. The candidate should have a BS (MS preferred) in Computer Science or another related field. Relevant background and skills include: Strong foundation in one of the following areas: Machine Learning / Information Retrieval / Recommender Systems Graph Theory/Network Science Strong...

Description The Zaw research group in the Division of Science, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a research assistant to work on multiwavelength studies of active galactic nuclei (AGNs). The successful applicant will drive a project to understand the similarities and differences in AGNs identified via different observational criteria and whether AGN phenomena are related to various host galaxy properties. The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level scientists, graduate students and undergraduate students. Applicants must have a bachelor’s in physics, astrophysics, or related field. Prior research experience and ability to code are required. Candidates with knowledge of active galactic nuclei and experience with astrophysical data are preferred. For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests and three letters...

New York University: NYU - Global: Abu Dhabi: AD_Social Science: AD_Economics Location Abu Dhabi Open Date Oct 27, 2022 Description The Economics Program in the Division of Social Science at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is inviting applications from economists with outstanding research records. Strong preference will be given to senior candidates in theoretical and applied econometrics, but candidates in all fields may be considered. The Economics faculty at NYUAD is ranked among the top departments in Asia, and it offers a dynamic and diverse environment. The position comes with generous research support. About NYU Abu Dhabi Established in partnership between New York University (NYU) and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, over the last decade, NYUAD has assembled a remarkable community of scholars, students, researchers, artists, inventors, and others who have contributed to the growth of the UAE’s capital as a global hub of knowledge and culture while...

Description The Center for Behavioral Institutional Design (C-BID) at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) invites applications for the position of a Research Assistant in the areas of behavioral or experimental economics. Successful candidates will join the research group of Professor Nikos. Job Description: The position holder must be interested in applying insights from behavioral and experimental economics to the design of real-world policies and in using controlled experiments to test the policies before they are implemented. The responsibilities of the position holder may include assisting in surveying the relevant literature; analyzing survey and experimental data; organizing and running lab, field or online experiments; and drafting reports summarizing the research findings. The ideal candidate will be able to perform well independently as well as in a team, and under time pressure. Required Qualifications : An undergraduate or MSc...

Description New York University Abu Dhabi, Engineering Division, and the Mechanical Engineering program are accepting applications for a non-tenure track faculty position at the Associate Professor level, with the title of Clinical Associate Professor, to begin in September 2023. The appointed faculty member will be part of the Mechanical Engineering program. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the Senior Capstone program for all the Engineering Division disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, computer, civil & urban, and bio engineering. The clinical professor will teach both undergraduate and graduate classes, primarily in the areas of Thermal-Fluid Sciences and Thermal Systems. The faculty member will be expected to teach the equivalent of 4 classes per academic year, with commensurate course relief for responsibilities associated with coordination of capstones. A commitment to creative, engaging content and...

Description The Division of Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) invites applications for an open-rank tenured/tenure-track faculty position in the broad area of transportation engineering.   We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong research record in travel demand modeling and/or transportation economics with application to emerging transport technologies (e.g., electric vehicles, autonomous driving, modular vehicles, drones). The successful candidate will be a member of the NYUAD Civil and Urban Engineering program, and will be able to collaborate with other faculty in transportation and related fields in the NYU Global Network, the NYUAD Center for Interacting Urban Networks (CITIES), and the NYU Center for Urban Science & Progress (CUSP), among others. NYUAD has state-of-the-art research facilities in a modern 15-acre campus on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE.  The core research infrastructure is especially...

Description The Interactive Media program at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) invites applications for Adjunct Faculty positions. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will be kept on file and reviewed according to emerging needs. The successful candidate must be able to obtain a letter of no objection from their home institution. The Interactive Media program is a Bachelor of Arts major at NYUAD that combines art, interaction design, communications, computer science, and engineering. The program is housed in the University’s Arts and Humanities Division and has a broad reach across the University. The mission of the program is to foster the creative use of emerging technologies for communication and expression as well as to leverage the creative process as a means to engage in both theoretical and critical discourse. NYUAD values diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity; such principles are fundamental to the university's...

Description We are inviting applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Social Science at NYU Abu Dhabi from those who have or will soon receive a PhD in one of the social sciences or a related discipline. The position is for 3 years. The appointment will begin September 1, 2023, subject to final budget approval. The postdoctoral associate will spend 50% of their time on independent research and 50% on collaborative research with Professor Minsu Park, along with external collaborators at Max Planck Institute (Nori Jacoby and Marc Schönwiesner) and at the University of Oxford (Manuel Anglada-Tort). We seek a candidate whose field of specialization is Computational Social Science (with a background in Sociology, Cognitive Science, or other relevant fields) and who has interests in cultural diffusion, evolution, and globalization (topically) and large-scale time-series analysis, network analysis, audio/signal processing, and...

Description The Division of Social Science, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a Postdoctoral researcher interested in exploring the origins of human behavioral diversity, developing empirically-informed models of human behavior, and/or designing innovative institutions and policies for promoting social welfare. The successful applicant will join a group of over 20 post-doctoral fellows and 70 faculty in the Division of Social Science. The ideal candidate is ambitious, well-trained, self-motivated, hard-working, equally capable of working alone and as part of a team, and holds a PhD in economics or a related field. The position requires expertise in either experimental, empirical, or theoretical methods or, ideally, a combination of these methods. Excellent communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively and scientific creativity are essential. Successful applicants are expected to publish research in leading peer-reviewed journals in...

Description We are inviting applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate in the Economics department of the Division of Social Science at NYU Abu Dhabi. The applicant should have or soon receive a PhD in Economics. The appointment will begin September 1, 2023, subject to final budget approval and security clearance. Appointments will be for three academic years. The Post-Doctoral Associate will spend half of their time on independent research and half of their time on collaborative research with Professors Jean Imbs and Jordan J. Norris. The collaborative research will be broadly within spatial economics with a focus on empirical applications of network theory. We seek a candidate who is empirically-minded and capable with economic theory. Advanced training in mathematics (particularly linear algebra), programming, and skills with statistical packages are essential. We welcome interest and experience in network science, international (macro)economics,...