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Research Assistant in Deep Reinforcement Learning

New York University Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 25 May 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $40k - $60k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Apply from abroad
  • Relocation Support
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Unspecified
  • English: Professional

Position

The Deep Learning laboratory in the Division of Science at New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to recruit a research assistant to work on Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL). The successful applicant will lead the lab's music generation initiative, contributing to the development of DRL algorithms for online and offline tasks, particularly for robotic applications and potentially for large language model (LLM) reasoning applications in the future. Responsibilities include:

  • Designing algorithms
  • Running experiments on High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems
  • Analyzing results and improving algorithms
  • Conducting extensive literature reviews

Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree in computer science and have significant experience with deep learning using PyTorch, along with expertise in reinforcement learning. Candidates should have completed several major projects in DRL. Excellent mathematical skills and proficiency in English are also required.

The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately, and candidates will be considered until the position is filled.

To be considered, all applicants must submit the following documents in PDF format:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Transcript of degree
  • One-page summary of research accomplishments and interests
  • At least two letters of recommendation

Proficiency in English is required. NYU Abu Dhabi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages UAE Nationals and individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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