Computing & Mathematical Sciences Division - Postdoctoral Researcher: Statistics & Machine Learning

Times Higher Education; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 264,000 - 353,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Medical insurance

Annual return flight

Visa support

Job summary

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) invites applications for a fully funded two-year postdoctoral position in statistics, machine learning, or related fields, under the supervision of Prof. Souhaib Ben Taieb in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The role includes a tax-free monthly salary, housing allowance, comprehensive medical insurance, an annual return flight home, and full visa application support.

Qualifications

• PhD in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, ML, Data Science, or related field.
• Strong research background in statistics, ML, AI, data science, or related area.
• Proficiency in programming (e.g. Python) and experience with ML/AI tools.
• Strong publication record in leading conferences or journals.
• Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research in modern statistics, ML, AI, or related area.
• Develop and evaluate new statistical or ML methods with theory and empirical studies.
• Publish papers in top-tier conferences and journals and present findings.
• Collaborate with research-group members and industry partners on ongoing projects.
• Mentor and support graduate students and junior researchers, as needed.

Skills

Python

Machine learning tools

Research experience

Publication record

Education

PhD in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related field

Tools

ML frameworks

Scientific computing tools

AI research tools

Job description

MOHAMED BIN ZAYED UNIVERSITY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Organisation/Company MOHAMED BIN ZAYED UNIVERSITY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Research Field Computer science Mathematics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 5 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country United Arab Emirates Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Description

Applications are invited for a fully funded two-year postdoctoral position in Statistics, Machine Learning, or a closely related field under the supervision of Prof. Souhaib Ben Taieb at MBZUAI in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The successful candidate will conduct research in modern statistics, machine learning, or related areas. Relevant topics may include, but are not limited to, probabilistic machine learning, decision-focused uncertainty quantification, conformal prediction, tabular foundation models, and time-series forecasting. Candidates with strong backgrounds in other areas of statistics and machine learning are also encouraged to apply. The lab collaborates with leading academic and industry partners. The position includes a competitive tax-free monthly salary, housing allowance, comprehensive medical insurance, an annual return flight to the home country, and full visa application support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct original research in modern statistics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or a related area.
• Develop and evaluate new statistical or machine-learning methods through appropriate theoretical analysis and empirical studies.
• Publish research papers in top-tier conferences and journals and present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with research-group members and academic and industry partners, and contribute to ongoing projects and shared research resources.
• Mentor and support graduate students and junior researchers, as needed.

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is a world-leading university dedicated to advancing AI as a global force for good. The UAE’s visionary leaders established MBZUAI to educate and develop top talent, conduct advanced research, foster an innovation ecosystem, and act as a strategic think tank for the public and private sectors. The University attracts world-class thinkers and doers in computer science, AI, bioscience, humanities and beyond. Our groundbreaking academic research initiatives are working on developing future solutions that will impact the world and change the way we imagine things.

Why Join MBZUAI?

• Top-Tier Compensation: Competitive salaries aligned with leading global academic institutions
• Exceptional Benefits:
  • Comprehensivehealth & life insurance
  • Relocation supportfor international hires
• Live in Abu Dhabi:World’s safest city, year-round sunshine, rich culture, and modern amenities
• Industry & Government Collaborations: Work with top AI researchers, leading tech firms, and policymakers

Qualifications

• PhD in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a closely related field.
• Strong research background in statistics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data science, or a related area.
• Proficiency in programming (e.g. Python) and experience with commonly used machine-learning and AI tools.
• Strong publication record in leading conferences or journals.
• Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Prefered Qualifications

• Advanced training in an area relevant to modern statistics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or data science.
• Experience developing reproducible research software or conducting large-scale computational experiments.
• Familiarity with modern machine-learning frameworks, scientific-computing tools, or AI-assisted research and development tools.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary or international research collaborations.