Recruitment Manager (Investment Sector)

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player invites applications for a Research Scientist position in Abu Dhabi. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects related to transportation systems, combining traditional traffic flow theory with cutting-edge data science. Researchers will collaborate in a dynamic environment, focusing on new vehicle technologies and data sources. The position provides access to world-class research facilities and generous benefits, including tax-free salaries and educational subsidies for children. If you are passionate about urban science and want to contribute to impactful research, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Annual home-leave travel allowance

Generous housing and relocation benefits

Medical insurance

Educational subsidies for children

Qualifications

• PhD in engineering, computer science, urban science, or a related field required.
• Strong publication record and experience in transportation.

Responsibilities

• Join a research group focusing on transportation systems and vehicle technologies.
• Model and control operations of transportation systems using new data science ideas.

Skills

Transportation Systems

Data Science

Communication Skills

Scientific Creativity

Education

PhD in Engineering

PhD in Computer Science

PhD in Urban Science

Job description

The Division of Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi is inviting applications for a Research Scientist position to join the research group of Prof. Monica Menendez. The group focuses on monitoring, modeling, and controlling the operations of transportation systems, including multiple transportation modes. Particular attention is paid to new vehicle technologies and data sources, as well as the combination of traditional traffic flow theory concepts with new empirically derived models and new data science ideas.

Minimum Requirements:

1. PhD in engineering, computer science, urban science, or a related field.
2. Experience in transportation, particularly associated with urban science.
3. Excellent communication skills in English.
4. Strong publication record.
5. Scientific creativity.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is dependent upon qualifications. The terms of employment are very competitive and include a flexible working environment, annual home-leave travel allowance, generous housing and relocation benefits, medical insurance with access to world-class facilities, as well as educational subsidies for children. Salaries are tax-free in the UAE (for US tax, the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion can be used). The researchers will have dedicated funds for traveling, computing, publications, and access to excellent world-class research facilities.