Post Doctoral Fellow in Computer Science

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

Job summary

A leading research university in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Postdoctoral researcher specializing in machine learning and blockchain technology. The successful candidate will support high-quality research, assist in writing funding proposals, and engage in software development, all while enhancing their skills towards becoming an independent researcher. This is a full-time, permanent role that offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the university’s academic and research mission.

Qualifications

• Strong computer science background.
• Good programming skills.
• Experience in machine learning and blockchain technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality research support.
• Assist PI and Co-PI’s in writing funding proposals.
• Engage in software development for project purposes.

Skills

Machine learning

Blockchain technology

Programming skills

Communication skills

Job description

Organisation/Company KHALIFA UNIVERSITY Research Field Computer science Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Arab Emirates Application Deadline 31 Dec 2027 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Job Purpose

We seek aPostdoctoralresearcher inmachine learning and blockchain technologyto join our 3 years funded project, "Optimized Secure Machine Learning in Decentralized Networks: Integrating Homomorphic Encryption, SMPC, and Differential Privacy." The position requires a strong computer science background with good programming and communication skills. Experience in machine learning and blockchain technology is needed. In particular, the candidate will be required to:

• To provide high quality research support and undertake internationally competitive research aimed at publication, thereby contributing to the academic and research mission of the University.
• Since the Postdoctoral, experience is transitional to becoming an independent researcher or faculty member, the Postdoctoral tries to acquire the varied skills necessary to advance their career with guidance from the advisor. These skills include but are not limited to the ability to present research plans and findings in a convincing style, both in oral and written modes of communication, the ability to understand research group management and supervision of others, the ability to establish contacts and network with colleagues pursuing a similar research agenda, the ability to organize and teach a class or a course if more inclined towards a teaching career.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Assisting PI and Co-PI’s in writing funding proposals.

Operational Responsibilities

• The Postdoc will be assigned the standard postdoc responsibilities which will include (as necessary) involvement in research center activities, conference/workshop organization, arranging for meetings, searching libraries and databases to identify books, articles, or other publications; compiling, organizing, summarizing, and/or presenting requested information; and conducting any other explorations, investigations, and studies relevant to furthering the research project. The RE will be engaged in software development for the project purposes.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• The Postdoc will be asked, as necessary, to be involved in guiding and supervising PhD and MSc students, as well as supervision and coordination of the research engineers in the project.

Should you require further assistance or if you face any issue with the online application, please feel to contact the Recruitment Team ([e-mail] ).