Biological and Life Sciences Division – Postdoctoral Researcher AI for Precision Medicine and Therapeutics

We are looking for talented and motivated Postdoctoral Associates to join our research team in the field of AI for Precision Medicine and Therapeutics. They will work on developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and network data science algorithms for mining molecular multi-omics and medical data to improve multiple tasks of precision medicine and discover new precision therapeutics. The successful candidates will work closely with our interdisciplinary team of researchers to advance the state-of-the-art. They will be uniquely positioned to work on the flagship Human Phenotype Project and Emirati Genome Project data. This position offers an excellent opportunity for career development collaboration tech-transfer and impactful research in AI Computational Biology and Precision Medicine and Therapeutics. Generous salaries and compensation packages are provided along with outstanding working and living conditions.

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is a world-leading university dedicated to advancing AI as a global force for good. The UAEs visionary leaders established MBZUAI to educate and develop top talent conduct advanced research foster an innovation ecosystem and act as a strategic think tank for the public and private sectors.

The University attracts world-class thinkers and doers in computer science AI bioscience humanities and beyond. Our groundbreaking academic research initiatives are working on developing future solutions that will impact the world and change the way we imagine things.

Why Join MBZUAI

• Top-Tier Compensation: Competitive salaries aligned with leading global academic institutions
• Exceptional Benefits:
• Comprehensivehealth & life insurance
• Relocation supportfor international hires
• 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

• PhD in Computer Science Mathematics Physics Bioinformatics or a related quantitative field.
• Strong background and expertise in several of the following: data science bioinformatics network science artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning (ML) deep learning (DL) LLMs genomics agentic AI computational chemistry and related areas.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in bioinformatics and AI research (e.g. Python TensorFlow PyTorch).
• Record of publications in top-tier conferences or journals in bioinformatics AI or related fields.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects.

Required Work and Related Experience:

Good technical skills including at least several of the following:

• Algorithms data analysis graph network and complexity theory
• Scientific computing statistics machine learning programming in C C Python
• Scripting languages and MATLAB using a parallel computing environment
• Bioinformatics network biology network medicine network analytics AI ML DL LLMs genomics agentic AI medical informatics computational chemistry