NLP and Speech - Open Rank Faculty

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

Job summary

A leading AI university in the UAE is seeking passionate Faculty members for its Natural Language Processing department. Responsibilities include teaching, student mentorship, and engaging in cutting-edge AI research. Ideal candidates will hold a PhD in a relevant field and demonstrate research excellence. Join a vibrant academic community with competitive salaries and exceptional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive health & life insurance

Relocation support

State-of-the-art research facilities

Live in Abu Dhabi with rich culture and amenities

Qualifications

• Demonstrate excellence in innovative and impactful research.
• Show interest in mentoring students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction.
• Mentor students and contribute to curriculum development.
• Engage in interdisciplinary research and collaborations.

Skills

Research excellence

Student mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

NLP and Speech - Open Rank Faculty

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence: Academic Affairs Division: Natural Language Processing

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 led by over 15 faculty members 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.

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 inStatistics and DataScience,ComputationalBiology, andHuman-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: Comprehensivehealth & life insurance, Relocation supportfor 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 interests, experience, and philosophy
• List of publications
• 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!