Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Science (Computer Science) Dr. Yasir Zaki

About the Role
The Communication Networks Lab at the company invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate in Internet Measurement and Equitable Web Systems. Our lab develops measurement-driven approaches to understanding and improving the Internet and the Web. Research areas include Internet access and digital inequality, cellular and satellite connectivity, web performance and accessibility, network measurement, mobile systems, and technologies for connecting underserved populations. We are seeking a researcher with a proven record of publishing in leading networking, systems, web, or Internet-measurement venues. This is not an entry-level position; the successful candidate will be expected to formulate research questions, lead projects, build and evaluate systems or measurement studies, publish in highly selective venues, and mentor junior researchers.

Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will lead research in one or more areas, such as:

• Large-scale Internet and Web measurements.
• LEO Satellites.
• Internet access and digital inequality in developing and underserved regions.
• Web performance, accessibility, and multilingual Web experiences.
• Mobile and networked systems.
• Measurement-driven design of more equitable Internet infrastructure.
• AI-assisted optimization of Web and network performance.
• Auditing the availability, quality, and affordability of global connectivity.
  The candidate will have significant freedom to propose new directions that align with the lab’s goal of building a more accessible and equitable Internet.

Mandatory Publication Requirement
Applicants must have a strong peer-reviewed publication record in leading venues relevant to this position, including:

• ACM SIGCOMM
• ACM Internet Measurement Conference (IMC)
• ACM CoNEXT
• USENIX NSDI
• ACM MobiCom
• ACM MobiSys
• The Web Conference
• ACM SIGMETRICS
  Applicants must identify at least one qualifying paper as first or co-first author, or demonstrate an equivalent leading intellectual and technical contribution. Competitive applicants will usually have multiple strong research outputs appropriate to their career stage. Applications that fail to demonstrate a publication record in one of the listed venues will not be considered. Collaboration on publications must be substantiated with an explanation of the personal contribution. Just being an author does not equate to research leadership.

Candidate Requirements
Applicants must:

• Hold a PhD (or have completed all PhD requirements before starting) in computer science, electrical or computer engineering, information science, or a closely related discipline, with less than 5 years since receiving their doctoral degree.
• Meet the mandatory publication requirement.
• Demonstrate the ability to define and complete original research.
• Possess strong programming, experimental, and quantitative-analysis skills.
• Have experience designing reproducible systems or measurement studies.
• Communicate research clearly in writing and presentations.
• Be able to lead projects while collaborating effectively across diverse research backgrounds.
• Commit to ethical and reproducible research practices. Relevant experience may include network measurement, mobile systems, browser instrumentation, distributed experimentation, statistical analysis, causal inference, large-scale data collection, or production-quality research software.

Application Materials
Applicants must submit:

• A cover letter
• A current CV and complete publication list
• Two representative publications
• A mandatory one-page evidence-based fit statement
• Contact information for three academic or professional references

Required One-Page Fit Statement
The statement must explain the applicant’s qualifications for the work of the Communication Networks Lab, including:

• Two or three concrete connections between the applicant’s research and specific work, methods, datasets, systems, or research questions from the lab.
• The applicant’s personal intellectual and technical contributions to the submitted publications.
• Concrete evidence of relevant expertise, such as measurement platforms built, datasets collected, systems implemented, experiments designed, methodologies developed, or findings established.
• One research question or project the applicant could realistically lead at the company, including methodology and expected contributions. Statements that only express enthusiasm for relevant topics, without concrete evidence, will be considered nonresponsive.

References will be contacted only for shortlisted candidates.

Working for the company
At the company, we recognize that Abu Dhabi is more than a workplace; it’s a home. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a generous relocation allowance, educational assistance for dependents, access to health and wellness services, and support for dual-career families. The company is committed to fostering the success of research staff throughout their academic careers and supporting ambitious research projects and innovative teaching approaches.

About the company
The company is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East operated by a major American research university. The university ranks among the top 30 universities in the world and is the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. The university integrates a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship.
The company’s diverse student body has come from over 120 countries and speaks over 100 languages, fostering an environment that values mutual respect, understanding, and care.

Equal Opportunity and Commitment to Diversity
The company is an equal-opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates, and encourages Emirati candidates to apply. We are committed to a culture of non-discrimination and academic excellence in research and teaching.