Assistant Professor

Association for Computing Machinery (MY); United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international STEM institution in the United Arab Emirates invites applications for Assistant Professors in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. Successful candidates will deliver high-quality teaching, mentor outstanding students, and pursue impactful research. The role includes shaping innovative programs and contributing to the growth of a world-class STEM university. Attractive tax-free compensation and benefits are offered, along with relocation assistance.

Benefits

Attractive tax-free compensation

Access to internal seed funding

Comprehensive medical insurance

Relocation and onboarding assistance

Qualifications

• Ph.D. from a reputed institute required.
• Strong academic background and post-PhD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and mentorship.
• Pursue impactful interdisciplinary research.
• Contribute to institutional building and growth.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence

Computer Science

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI, or related areas

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or technology

Job description

IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi invites applications for Assistant Professors in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. The successful candidates will deliver high-quality teaching, mentor outstanding undergraduate and graduate students, pursue impactful, interdisciplinary research, and contribute to institution-building.

The institute currently offers a B.Tech. in Computer Science and is set to expand its program and research shaped by faculty expertise and the institute’s strategic vision. Built on the strong foundation of IIT Delhi’s globally ranked Computer Science program (QS 2025: #64) and Yardi School of Artificial Intelligence, IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi seeks to advance innovation, research, and global engagement in emerging technology domains.

We invite applications in (but not limited to) the following areas: Security, Privacy and Reliability; Quantum computing; Systems (Distributed & Parallel computing, Operating Systems, Networks, Databases, Computer Architecture, Cloud Computing, Compilers, Cyber-physical); Formal Verification; Machine Learning and Deep Learning; NLP, Computer Vision, Multi-modal AI; Data Science; Multi-agent systems, Reinforcement Learning and Embodied AI; Fairness and Ethics in AI.

Outstanding candidates in other areas of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence will also be considered.

About IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi

IIT Delhi–Abu Dhabi, the flagship international campus of IIT Delhi, ranked among the world’s top 30 in Engineering & Technology (QS 2025) is building a world-class STEM university focused on research, innovation, and societal impact. Faculty joining now will shape new programs, develop cutting-edge research infrastructure, and benefit from robust institutional support and seed funding. The campus offers unmatched professional growth, career mobility, and access to global industry and research networks.

Why Join IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi?

Attractive, tax-free compensation and benefits package; Access to internal seed funding and institutional support for conducting world-class research; Opportunity to design and work in state-of-the-art research laboratories; Comprehensive medical insurance coverage and Relocation and onboarding assistance, including travel assistance, visa facilitation and temporary accommodation to ensure a smooth transition.

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents

Cover letter; Research Statement; Teaching Statement; Curriculum Vitae (CV) including list of publications; Top four representative publications that best demonstrate research contributions and Contact details of three referees. Contact [e-mail].

We are an equal opportunity employer and actively recruit faculty from around the world, creating an environment that values different cultures, perspectives, and ideas.

Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI or related areas from a reputed institute

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or technology (e.g., B.Sc., B.Tech., or equivalent)

For Assistant Professor positions, we typically seek candidates with a strong academic background and few years of post-PhD experience