Natural Language Processing and Speech - Open Rank Faculty

InsideHigherEd; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UAE is seeking passionate Faculty for its Department of Natural Language Processing. This role involves delivering instruction, mentoring students, and engaging in groundbreaking research. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Computer Science or a related field, demonstrate excellence in research, and be committed to student mentorship. Enjoy top-tier compensation, exceptional benefits, and the opportunity to work in a vibrant research environment in Abu Dhabi.

Benefits

Comprehensive health & life insurance

Relocation support for international faculty

State-of-the-Art Research Facilities

Opportunity to live in Abu Dhabi

Industry & Government Collaborations

Qualifications

• This position requires a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field.
• Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in conducting innovative and impactful research.
• Interest in mentoring students is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction and mentoring to students.
• Contribute to curriculum development and engage in interdisciplinary research.
• Collaborate with leading AI researchers on cutting-edge projects.

Job description

Description

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (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 Natural Language Processing (NLP) is expanding and we invite candidates at all levels (Assistant, Associate and Full Professor) to apply.

The Department of Natural Language Processing (NLP) has a vibrant research environment and is a driving force in shaping the next generation of NLP technologies. It generates new knowledge, explores new frontiers, and contributes to solving some of the most pressing challenges in the world today. The NLP department is at the forefront of innovation in the realms of large language models, their underlying mechanisms and responsible applications, dialog systems, chatbots, Arabic NLP, machine translation, efficient and low‑resource NLP, speech recognition, multimodality (language / speech / images / video), and understanding the subtleties of language.

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 Computer Science or a closely related field. 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 philosophy and experience
• List of publications
• Reference letters or the names and contact details for three referees (where referee details are provided, each referee will be contacted to upload their reference letters 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!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑1.4(a), 60‑300.5(a) and 60‑741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.