Post-Doctoral Associate or Research Associate

The laboratory of Dr. Djellel Difallah in the Division of Science, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks a Post-Doctoral Associate or a Research Associate to join a lab focused on applied machine learning.

The successful applicant will participate in research involving human computation, knowledge discovery, machine learning, and data science. The position will provide the opportunity to develop applied research skills in machine learning, interact with an international network of collaborators, and gain post-doctoral research experience.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated and can work independently, has a passion for AI and its applications, and is willing to learn new technologies. The candidate should have a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field. Relevant background and skills include:

• Strong foundation in one of the following areas: Machine Learning / Information Retrieval / Knowledge Graph Representation / Recommender Systems
• Graph Theory/Network Science
• Python, and up-to-date machine learning libraries
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Track record of publishing in top tier conferences

For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications (if applicable), a 1-page statement of research interests, and three letters of reference.