Postdoc in Random & Free Probability for ML & Quantum Info

New York University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent international university in Abu Dhabi is seeking a postdoctoral associate to conduct research in various mathematical disciplines, including random matrix theory and machine learning. Candidates should hold a PhD in relevant fields obtained within the last five years. The role offers generous employment terms, including housing and educational subsidies for children, and aims to start in Fall 2025.

Benefits

Housing subsidy

Educational subsidies for children

Qualifications

• PhD must be obtained within the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in random matrix theory and related topics.
• Collaborate with faculty on research projects.

Education

PhD in Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science

Job description

The Division of Science at New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to recruit a postdoctoralassociate to work with Marwa Banna on one or more of the following topics:

Random matrix theory

Free probability theory

High-dimensional probability concentration and functional inequalities

Mathematical aspects of machine learning and deep neural networks

Free Probability aspects of Quantum Information Theory.
While excellent candidates with other research interests might be considered priority will be given to those able to relate to one or more of the above topics. Applicants must have a PhDin Mathematics Statistics or Computer Science obtained within the last 5 years.
Applications are open immediately and will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position isfilled. The position becomes vacant on September 1 2025 and is expected to be filledin Fall 2025 or early Spring 2026. The successful candidate will be appointed for a two-yearterm with the possibility of extension.
The terms of employment are very generous and internationally competitive including housing and educational subsidies for children.
For consideration applicants need to submit in PDF format:

Cover letter

Transcript of PhD degree

Curriculum vitae

A short summary of research accomplishments and interests

List of publications with a few words of the contribution of each paper

At least two letters of recommendation to be sent confidentially via Interfolio.
Applications are only accepted through Interfolio. If you have any questions please email:
About NYUAD:

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts Sciences Social Sciences Humanities and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi NYU New York and NYU Shanghai form the backbone of NYUs global network university an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought advanced research knowledge creation and sharing through its academic research and creative activities.

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Required Experience:

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