The Center for Interdisciplinary Data Science and AI (CIDSAI) at the company is a cross-disciplinary hub where mathematicians, computer scientists, engineers, and social scientists collaborate to push the boundaries of data-driven discovery. Our mission is to advance fundamental theory in probability and machine learning and to translate those breakthroughs into high-impact tools that serve the UAE, the wider Arab world, and global society.
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We are seeking a Post-doctoral Associate to join our team and work under the theme of Computational & Interactive Health, supervised by Dr. Farah Shamout and Dr. Hanan Salam, in collaboration with Prof. Nizar Habash. The researcher is anticipated to have strong machine learning and AI skills, along with a passion for multidisciplinary research at the intersection of computing and healthcare.
Project Objectives:
- Developing robust computational methods for decision-making in health based on clinical use cases.
- Building a tailored health-focused Arabic knowledge interactive language model through the development of benchmark datasets, evaluation frameworks, and specialized LLMs and AI agents.
- Designing specialized interactive multimodal multilingual natural interfaces.
Qualifications:
- Applicants must possess a PhD, MD, DDS, or equivalent advanced or terminal degree from a recognized institution, with no more than five years post-receipt of the degree.
Application Requirements:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae with a full publication list
- Research statement highlighting past and current research experience (1 page)
- Project proposal summary demonstrating alignment with the research axes of the Center
- Transcript or degree
- At least two letters of reference
Work Conditions:
- The appointment will be for 2 years, with an option to renew, not to exceed 5 years in total. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- The position offers a competitive salary higher than internationally competitive rates for postdoctoral positions, along with substantial benefits including generous housing, transportation and travel allowances, educational subsidies for children, full health insurance, and retirement contributions. Note that the UAE does not levy income tax.
Language Requirements: Proficiency in Arabic is beneficial for developing the health-focused Arabic knowledge interactive language model.
For inquiries, please contact Prof. Farah Shamout at [email protected] or Prof. Hanan Salam at [email protected].
