Mathematics Professor (Assistant/Associate) — Research-Driven

Khalifa University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Khalifa University invites applications for Assistant or Associate Professor in Mathematics. The department seeks researchers who can establish an independent, internationally visible program and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education.

Priority areas include computational/applied math, PDEs, inverse problems, ML/AI, financial math, quantum math, and data science foundations. Exceptional candidates in other areas are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in Mathematics or a closely related discipline.
• Assistant Professor: strong research achievements relative to career stage, evidence of research independence, potential for excellent teaching and graduate supervision, and preferably postdoctoral experience.
• Associate Professor: sustained internationally recognized research record, successful graduate supervision, academic leadership, external research engagement/funding, and collaboration-building experience.
• Strong mathematical depth, research integrity, mentoring ability, collegiality, and commitment to departmental development.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain a high-quality, internationally visible research program.
• Publish in respected peer-reviewed journals and scholarly venues.
• Pursue external funding and develop internal and external research collaborations.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate, MSc, and PhD students.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate mathematics courses.
• Contribute to course and curriculum development, assessment, and student feedback.
• Participate in departmental, college, university, and professional service.
• Support knowledge transfer, innovation, and interdisciplinary applications where relevant.

Skills

Research independence

Graduate supervision

Teaching

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Mathematics or closely related field

Job description

Khalifa University invites applications for Assistant or Associate Professor in Mathematics. The department seeks researchers who can establish an independent, internationally visible program and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education.

Priority areas include computational/applied math, PDEs, inverse problems, ML/AI, financial math, quantum math, and data science foundations. Exceptional candidates in other areas are encouraged to apply.