Human-Computer Interaction - Open Rank Faculty

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier AI-focused university in Abu Dhabi is seeking Faculty for Human-Computer Interaction. Candidates will deliver instruction, mentor students, and engage in interdisciplinary research. A PhD in a related area is required, along with a passion for innovative research. Join a leading institution dedicated to AI excellence and enjoy competitive compensation and unique opportunities in a vibrant city.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive health & life insurance

Relocation support

State-of-the-art research facilities

Qualifications

• PhD in Human-Computer Interaction or closely related area.
• Demonstrated excellence in innovative research.
• Interest in mentoring students.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

User Interface Design

Interaction Design

User Experience Design

Data Visualization

Human-Agent Interaction

Education

PhD in Human-Computer Interaction or related area

Job description

Overview

Human-Computer Interaction - Open Rank Faculty

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence: Academic Affairs Division: Human-Computer Interaction

Responsibilities

MBZUAI is looking for passionate and highly motivated Faculty. The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, mentoring students, contributing to curriculum development, and actively engaging in interdisciplinary research. Faculty members will also have the opportunity 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 Human-Computer Interaction is expanding and aims to grow to 20 faculty over the next 2-3 years. We invite candidates at all levels (Assistant, Associate and Full Professor) to apply. As the region’s premier department dedicated to the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), we are committed to groundbreaking, human-centered research.

Areas of Interest

Research areas of interest include but are not limited to:

• User Interface Design, Interaction Design (including the design of chatbots, voice assistants, and virtual agents), User Experience Design, and Service Design.
• Data Design, Visualization, and Investigation, - VR/AR Interactions.
• Ubiquitous, Wearable, Tangible, and Affective Computing.
• Human-Agent and Human-Robot Interaction (HRI).
• Human Augmentation (including sensory, cognitive and physical enhancement, and HCI aspects of neurotechnology and biomedical engineering).

Domains of Interest

• Health and Healthcare: Designing personal healthcare experiences, as well as medical devices and software.
• Education: Developing tools, platforms and enhanced experiences for learning and skill development.
• Entertainment: Designing new forms and formats of experiential media and multimedia storytelling, including music, film, and immersive environments.
• Business and Productivity: Designing software for businesses, organizations, and personal productivity.
• Smart Buildings and Smart Cities: including travel and transportation.
• Assistive Technology: empowering people with disabilities.
• Culture and Cultural Heritage: including explorations of cultural difference, and digital preservation, translation and transcription.

Commitment

We prioritize inclusion, accessibility, privacy, safety, and sustainability in all our research. We are dedicated to developing and implementing ethical guidelines and policies to ensure responsible AI and HCI practices.

About MBZUAI – A Global Leader in AI Research and Education

MBZUAI is the world’s first university dedicated exclusively to AI and is rapidly emerging as a global leader in the field. Since its establishment in 2020, MBZUAI has grown into a top-ranked AI institution, currently hosting 80+ world-class faculty and 330+ graduate students and ranking among the top 10 AI universities worldwide.

With ambitious plans to expand from 8 to over 20 AI departments and grow its faculty from 84 to 300 by 2030, MBZUAI is on a fast-track growth trajectory. By integrating academia, industry, and government collaboration, we are driving AI innovation to address real-world challenges in healthcare, sustainability, and beyond.

To further this vision, MBZUAI is launching its first Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degree programs next academic year and is actively hiring Teaching Faculty. Meanwhile, our Master’s and PhD programs continue to expand, introducing new specializations in Statistics and DataScience, ComputationalBiology, and Human-ComputerInteraction.

Why Join MBZUAI?

• Top-Tier Compensation: Competitive salaries aligned with leading global academic institutions
• Funding: MBZUAI empowers researchers with resources and academic freedom, fostering groundbreaking AI advancements in an environment of innovation and independent inquiry.
• Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health & life insurance, Relocation support for international faculty
• State-of-the-Art Research Facilities: Cutting-edge AI labs and high-performance computing
• 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

This position requires a PhD in Human-Computer Interaction or in a closely related area with strong ties in their work to technology design and evaluation (e.g., cognitive science, human factors, psychology, computer science, sociology, interaction design, anthropology). Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in conducting innovative and impactful research, and an interest in mentoring students.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of research vision and interests
• Statement of teaching interests, experience, and philosophy
• List of publications specifically, HCI and human-centered, design related work in key HCI-related venues. Examples include the following journals and conferences:

• ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction (TOCHI)
• International Journal of Human-Computer Studies (IJHCS)
• International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction (IJHCI)
• Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive, Mobile, Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies (IMWUT)
• AI & Society: Journal of Knowledge, Culture and Communication Science and Technology Studies (STS)
• Design Studies: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Design Research
• ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI)
• ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology (UIST)
• ACM Designing Interactive Systems Conference (DIS) ACM Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces (IUI)
• ACM Conference on Pervasive and Ubiquitous Computing (Ubicomp)
• ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (ASSETS) ACM Conference on Mobile Human Computer Interaction (MobileHCI)
• ACM International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction (TEI)
• IFIP Interact
• ACM/IEEE HRI
• ACM SIGCHI CSCW and related venues (CSCW) FAccT
• IEEE Virtual Reality conference (IEEE VR)
• IEEE ISMAR
• EPIC: ethnography in business & organizations
• Name and contact details for three referees (reference letters from applicants will not be accepted, each referee will be contacted to upload their reference letter via Interfolio).

MBZUAI's mission includes fostering a diverse academic community. MBZUAI is an equal opportunity employer. The university actively recruits faculty from around the world, aiming to create an international and inclusive environment that reflects a wide range of cultures and perspectives.

Be a part of AI’s future – apply today at MBZUAI!