Statistics and Data Science Assistant Professor Tenure Track
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Job Summary
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is looking for passionate and highly motivated Faculty. The Department of Statistics and Data Science invites applications for an Assistant Professor tenure-track faculty position in Statistics and Data Science. We seek researchers with strong potential in both theoretical and applied statistics. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality instruction mentor graduate students shape curriculum development and engage in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of statistics data science and artificial intelligence(AI).
Faculty members at MBZUAI have the unique opportunity to collaborate with top AI researchers work on cutting-edge projects and contribute to MBZUAIs mission of AI excellence. Our rapidly growing institution is positioned as a global leader in AI providing a vibrant academic environment and outstanding research support.
The Department of Statistics and Data Science at MBZUAI focuses on the rigorous statistical and probabilistic foundations of machine learning and data science. We emphasize computational methods for large-scale data and scalable inference techniques. Our current research includes areas such as statistical learning theory high-dimensional statistics causal inference uncertainty quantification fairness and interpretability in AI. We encourage interdisciplinary research integrating statistical innovation with decision sciences healthcare climate science and computational biology. Faculty members will have ample opportunities to collaborate with industry partners government agencies and research institutions to develop AI-driven solutions for real-world challenges.
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:Worlds safest city year-round sunshine rich culture and modern amenities
- Industry & Government Collaborations: Work with top AI researchers leading tech firms and policymakers
This position requires a PhD in Statistics Computer Science or a closely related field or expected completion by Fall 2026. Applicants from all areas of statistics are encouraged to apply particularly those working at the intersection of statistics and machine learning. The ideal candidate will be an innovative scholar advancing both statistical theory and its applications in AI-driven contexts.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR ยงยง 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabili ... View more
