The Laboratory for Computer-Human Intelligence at New York University Abu Dhabi is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to contribute to cutting-edge machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data science applications that utilize human signals, such as text, audio, and physiology.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct research projects under the direction of Principal Investigator Tuka Alhanai.
- Develop data ingestion engines for organizing data to facilitate processing.
- Process multimodal signals (audio, text, physiology, image, movement) using computational methods.
- Apply machine learning algorithms to detect patterns in data and model outcomes.
- Visualize data and results through plots, charts, and images.
- Structure and document work for reproducibility and accessibility, including contributions to journals and conferences.
Technical Experience Required:
- End-to-end application development (databases, algorithms, visualizations).
- Experience processing various data types/signals.
- Application of machine learning algorithms (regression, neural networks).
- Proficiency in programming languages/frameworks: Bash, SQL, Python, HTML, JavaScript, TensorFlow/PyTorch, and version control (git).
- Experience in authoring peer-reviewed scientific papers.
Educational Experience:
- Bachelor's degree (ideally Master's) in Computer Science or a related field (Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Economics, etc.).
Additional Information:
- UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.
- Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- All applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript of degree, and two letters of recommendation in PDF format.
- For further information or questions, please contact [email protected].
Work Conditions:
- Full-time, on-site position at NYU Abu Dhabi.
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English is assumed; additional languages may be beneficial but are not specified.
