Junior Research Scientist - Systems and Decision Tools

New York University; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 133,920 - 200,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary

Housing allowance

Medical insurance

Annual home leave allowance

Travel and research funding

Job summary

New York University is seeking a Junior Research Scientist to work on cutting-edge decision support systems in Abu Dhabi Emirate. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, experience in software development, and expertise in programming languages like Python and C.

Join a world-class university, contributing to impactful research in a dynamic environment. The position offers a competitive tax-free salary, housing allowance, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in systems building and research‑oriented tool development.
• Excellent programming ability in Python, C, and related frameworks.
• Strong understanding of reproducible experimentation and software engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and build novel systems and tools for decision‑making support.
• Develop software solutions using strong engineering approaches.
• Conduct comparative performance evaluations and user studies.

Skills

Python programming

C development

Systems design and architecture

Decision-support tool development

SQL and data management

Declarative programming

Algorithm design and optimization

Reproducible experimentation

User study design and evaluation

Research writing and technical publication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Job description

Junior Research Scientist - Systems and Decision Tools Job Snapshot

Role: Junior Research Scientist - Systems and Decision Tools

Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Higher Education

Function: Research

Experience: Bachelor's degree required

Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview

Junior Research Scientist - Systems and Decision Tools in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a strong hiring opportunity within the Higher Education sector for professionals specializing in computer science, systems engineering, and intelligent decision-support platforms. This role focuses on designing and building advanced tools, reproducible systems, and research-driven software solutions that improve data-informed decision-making across complex environments.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Abu Dhabi Emirate

Industry: Higher Education

Function: Research

Salary: 12000-18000

Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Context

This position supports cutting‑edge research within the HuDa Lab by developing systems and tools that enhance decision‑making through strong engineering and research design. The selected candidate will contribute to building practical, high‑performance solutions while validating their effectiveness through experimentation, user studies, and reproducible research methods that support global academic innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build novel systems and tools for decision‑making support across research applications
• Develop software solutions and technical frameworks using strong engineering and algorithmic approaches
• Conduct comparative performance evaluations and user studies to validate system effectiveness
• Maintain reproducible experimentation standards with well‑documented code and shared data artifacts
• Collaborate with research teams on system architecture, experimentation strategy, and tool optimization
• Participate in regular technical meetings, project reviews, and research discussions
• Present research progress, technical findings, and implementation challenges clearly and professionally
• Prepare research outputs for publication, technical reporting, and academic dissemination
• Support deadlines for publications, experiments, and collaborative project milestones

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• Strong experience in systems building, research‑oriented tool development, and algorithmic problem solving
• Excellent programming ability in Python, C , and related technical frameworks
• Strong understanding of reproducible experimentation and software engineering best practices
• Comfort with declarative programming, SQL, and data management systems is highly desirable
• Additional academic background in systems, HCI, or AI and machine learning is considered a strong advantage

Skills Set

• Python programming
• C development
• Systems design and architecture
• Decision‑support tool development
• SQL and data management
• Declarative programming
• Algorithm design and optimization
• Reproducible experimentation
• User study design and evaluation
• Research writing and technical publication

Why Join Us

• Work on advanced systems research with strong real‑world impact on decision‑making and intelligent tools
• Join a globally respected research university with world‑class computing facilities
• Competitive tax‑free salary package with housing allowance and medical insurance
• Annual home leave allowance and dependent education support where applicable
• Dedicated research funding for travel, publications, and high‑performance computing resources
• Strong opportunities for publication, innovation, and long‑term academic and technical growth

About the Company

New York University Abu Dhabi is a globally recognized research university delivering excellence across science, engineering, and higher education. As part of NYU's international academic network, NYU Abu Dhabi supports transformative research, interdisciplinary innovation, and world‑class academic advancement while shaping the future of technology and scientific discovery across the UAE and beyond.