The company invites applications for a Research Assistant position in Computer Science within the Division of Science, supervised by Dr. Karim Ali. The successful candidate will join the SANAD Lab, conducting research in programming languages and software engineering, contributing to the development of open-source tools, participating in research projects, and leading to scholarly publications. The SANAD Lab focuses on assisting developers with increasingly complex software systems, specializing in program analysis and software analytics. Current research projects include detecting API misuse, analyzing program performance, measuring energy consumption, detecting security vulnerabilities, and leveraging large language models (LLMs) for software engineering tasks.
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Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions:
- On-site
- Full-time
- Full-time paid research position for up to 3 years
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct literature reviews related to software engineering and programming languages research
- Collect, analyze, and interpret research data
- Design, implement, and evaluate software tools
- Run experiments and analyze results
- Contribute to the writing of research papers and technical publications
- Collaborate with SANAD Lab members on ongoing projects
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with coursework or projects related to software engineering
- Excellent programming skills
- Strong software engineering skills, including experience with version control systems, continuous integration, and software testing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous research experience in software engineering
- Experience with generative AI technologies, including LLMs, for software engineering applications
- Previous software engineering paper submission or publication
Application Requirements:
- CV
- Statement of interest (1 page summarizing research accomplishments and interests)
- Transcripts of all degrees
- Two letters of recommendation (one from a previous research supervisor for those with prior research experience)
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English is required.
For questions regarding the position, please contact the company.
Additional Information:
UAE nationals are encouraged to apply. This position is part of the company Kawader program, aimed at providing outstanding graduates with experience in a cutting-edge academic research environment, focusing on graduate education and career in research.
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply.
