Computer Vision - Open Rank Faculty

Karlstad University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in AI education seeks faculty members to deliver quality instruction and mentor students in Abu Dhabi. Candidates should hold a PhD in Computer Vision or a related field with a strong research background. This role offers competitive salaries, relocation support, and state-of-the-art facilities. Join a rapidly growing institution dedicated to AI excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive health & life insurance

Relocation support

State-of-the-art research facilities

Qualifications

• PhD required and expertise in 3D vision or robotic vision.
• Demonstrated excellence in research is essential.
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction and mentor students.
• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Engage in interdisciplinary research and collaborate on projects.

Skills

Expertise in Computer Vision

Interest in mentoring students

Research excellence

Education

PhD in Computer Vision or related field

Job description

MBZUAI is an open invitation to the world to collaborate on AI at a leading artificial intelligence university in a thriving, innovative and multicultural environment.

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence: Academic Affairs Division: Computer Vision

Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Open Date

Jan 16, 2025

Description

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is seeking passionate and highly motivated faculty members. Successful candidates will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, mentoring students, contributing to curriculum development, and engaging in interdisciplinary research. Faculty will have opportunities to collaborate with leading AI researchers, work on cutting-edge projects, and contribute to the university's growth as a hub for AI excellence.

The Department of Computer Vision is expanding to 18-20 faculty members. We invite applicants at all levels (Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor). Research areas include visual recognition and tracking, vision and language, large multimodal models, generative AI, responsible AI, 3D vision, and SLAM. Applications include robotic vision, embodied AI, metaverse, environment and sustainability, and inspection.

About MBZUAI – A Global Leader in AI Research and Education

Established in 2020, MBZUAI is the world’s first university dedicated exclusively to AI. It has rapidly become a top-ranked institution with over 80 faculty and 330+ graduate students, ranking among the top 10 AI universities worldwide.

MBZUAI plans to expand from 8 to over 20 AI departments and grow its faculty from 84 to 300 by 2030. The university fosters collaboration between academia, industry, and government to drive AI innovation addressing real-world challenges.

New undergraduate programs will launch next year, alongside expanding Master’s and PhD programs with new specializations in Statistics and Data Science, Computational Biology, and Human-Computer Interaction.

Why Join MBZUAI?

• Competitive salaries aligned with top global academic institutions
• Funding and resources for groundbreaking AI research
• Comprehensive health & life insurance
• Relocation support for international faculty
• State-of-the-art research facilities
• Living in Abu Dhabi: a safe city with rich culture and modern amenities
• Opportunities for collaboration with industry and government

Qualifications

PhD in Computer Vision or a closely related field is required. Candidates should have expertise in areas such as 3D vision, robotic vision, medical vision, or trustworthy AI. Demonstrated excellence in research and an interest in mentoring students are essential.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit:

• Cover letter
• Research vision and interests statement
• Teaching interests, experience, and philosophy statement
• List of publications
• Contact details for three referees (reference letters will be uploaded via Interfolio)

MBZUAI values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We actively recruit faculty worldwide to foster an inclusive environment that reflects various cultures and perspectives.

Join us in shaping the future of AI – apply today at MBZUAI!

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