The SANAD lab at NYUAD is hiring a Research Assistant/Associate (RA) to work with Dr. Karim Ali in the Division of Science (Computer Science Program). The candidate will conduct research on programming languages and software engineering, develop open-source tools and resources, and contribute to publications related to their research. The lab specializes in program analysis and software analytics, focusing on enhancing the precision and scalability of static analyses and mining insights from software repositories.
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Ongoing research projects include detecting API misuse, analyzing program performance, measuring energy consumption, detecting security vulnerabilities, supporting library migrations, and leveraging large language models (LLMs) for software engineering and static analysis tasks.
Candidates must hold (or be close to completing) a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. As an RA, responsibilities will involve conducting literature reviews, collecting and analyzing data, implementing tools, running experiments, and writing papers. This position is an excellent opportunity to develop research skills and publication records, especially for those considering a Master’s or PhD degree.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (coursework/projects must include software engineering related topics)
- Excellent programming skills
- Strong software engineering skills, including use of version control systems and continuous integration
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous software engineering research experience
- Previous software engineering paper submission or publication
- Knowledge of the use and/or development of generative AI (e.g., use of Large Language Models for software engineering tasks)
- Industrial experience
Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must submit the following in PDF format:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Transcripts of all degrees
- One-page research statement summarizing research accomplishments and interests
- At least 2 letters of recommendation (one must be from the previous research project/position supervisor for applicants with prior research experience)
Short-listed candidates will be invited for an online interview, which may include:
- Delivering a short research talk on a project worked on
- Submitting a written review of a research paper
- Implementing a short coding task
For any questions, please email: [email protected]
Additional Information:
Terms of employment are competitive and include housing and other benefits. Applications will be reviewed immediately with an anticipated start date during Fall 2025.
Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions: Full-time, on-site, with a 1-year contract (potential for renewal).
