Laboratory Research Assistant jobs in United Arab Emirates

The SANAD lab at NYUAD is hiring a Research Assistant/Associate (RA) to work with Dr. Karim Ali in the Division of Science (Computer Science Program) at New York University Abu Dhabi. The candidate will conduct research on programming languages and software engineering, develop open-source tools and resources, and work on publications related to their research.

The name SANAD ﻨﺳ(ﺪ), meaning "support" in Arabic, is short for Software Analysis and Developer Support, reflecting the lab’s mission to assist developers as software systems become increasingly intricate. Specializing in program analysis and software analytics, the lab works on enhancing the precision and scalability of static analyses and mining insights from software repositories. Ongoing research projects include detecting API misuse, analyzing program performance, measuring energy consumption, detecting security vulnerabilities, supporting library migrations, and leveraging large language models (LLMs) for software engineering and static analysis tasks. More information can be found on https://sanadlab.org.

Candidates must hold (or be close to completing) a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. As an RA, you will be involved in all aspects of our research, including conducting literature reviews, collecting and analyzing data, implementing tools, running experiments, and writing papers. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your research skills and your publication record, especially if you are considering pursuing a Master’s or PhD degree.

This is a full-time position with a 1-year contract, with potential to renew depending on performance and funding. The position is based at New York University in Abu Dhabi, and the candidate must be ready to relocate to the United Arab Emirates. The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and other benefits. Applications will be reviewed immediately with an anticipated start date somewhere during Fall 2025.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (coursework/projects must include software engineering related topics)
• Excellent programming skills
• Strong software engineering skills including use of version control systems, continuous integration, testing
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team

• Previous software engineering research experience
• Previous software engineering paper submission or publication
• Knowledge of use and/or development of generative AI, e.g., use of Large Language Models for certain (software engineering) tasks
• Industrial experience

To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts of all degrees, a one-page research statement summarizing research accomplishments and research interests, and at least 2 letters of recommendation, all in PDF format. For applicants with previous research experience, one of the reference letters must be from their previous research project/position supervisor. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an online interview. The following assessments may be asked during the interview process: (1) delivering a short research talk on a project the candidate has worked on, (2) submitting a written review of a research paper, and/or (3) implementing a short coding task. If you have any questions, please email: karim.ali@nyu.edu

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 NYU’s 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.

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