Junior Research Scientist or Research Engineer - Decision Support Systems - New York University Abu

New York University; Al Ruways Industrial City; Sur place; AED 156 240 - 245 520; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive tax-free salary

Housing allowance

Medical insurance

Annual home leave allowance

Educational support for dependents

Résumé du poste

New York University in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Junior Research Scientist or Research Engineer to join the HuDa Lab, a group dedicated to building systems for data-driven decision making. The role supports various research projects and necessitates strong skills in systems and tool development.

Compensation includes a competitive tax-free salary, housing allowance, medical insurance, and additional educational support for dependents. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering required.
• Strong experience in systems or tool building and algorithmic thinking.
• Proficiency in Python and C, plus experience with data management and SQL.

Responsabilités

• Design and build systems and tools for decision-making support.
• Implement and evaluate algorithms and system components.
• Conduct comparative performance evaluations and/or user studies.

Connaissances

Systems or tool building

Algorithmic thinking

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in C

Data management

SQL

Declarative programming

Problem-solving skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Description du poste

Junior Research Scientist or Research Engineer – Decision Support Systems – New York University Abu Dhabi – Abu Dhabi, UAE

Position Overview

New York University Abu Dhabi is seeking a Junior Research Scientist or Research Engineer to join the HuDa Lab, a research group focused on building systems and tools that support data‑driven decision making. The role is ideal for candidates interested in systems building, tooling, and reproducible research, with strong emphasis on practical implementation and evaluation of novel ideas.

Job Details

Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Salary: 14,000–22,000monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full‑time

The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, and evaluation of novel systems and tools for decision‑making support. Work will involve system implementation, algorithmic design, performance benchmarking, and user studies where appropriate. The role requires close collaboration with faculty and researchers, regular progress updates, and a strong commitment to open, reproducible research practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build systems and tools for decision‑making support
• Implement and evaluate algorithms and system components
• Conduct comparative performance evaluations and/or user studies
• Maintain high standards of coding quality and reproducible experimentation
• Collaborate with team members on scoped research projects
• Present research progress, findings, and challenges clearly and concisely
• Prepare research outputs for publication and open‑source release
• Meet project milestones and research deadlines

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• Strong experience in systems or tool building and algorithmic thinking
• Proficiency in Python and C
• Experience with data management, SQL, and declarative programming
• Background in systems, HCI, or AI and machine learning through coursework or projects
• Strong problem‑solving and independent research skills

What We Offer

• Competitive tax‑free salary in the UAE
• Housing allowance, medical insurance, and annual home leave allowance
• Educational support for dependents where applicable
• Dedicated funding for research travel, computing resources, and publications
• Access to world‑class research facilities and infrastructure

About the Company

New York University Abu Dhabi is a globally recognized research university and a core campus of NYU's international network. Located in Abu Dhabi, NYU Abu Dhabi brings together students and scholars from more than 120 countries, supporting cutting‑edge research and education across science, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and global impact.