Research Assistant in the Division of Science (Mathematics) - Dr. Pierre Youssef Job at New York University Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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  • New York University Abu Dhabi
  • United Arab Emirates

Job Description

New York University: NYU - Global: Abu Dhabi: AD_Science: AD_Mathematics

Location

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Open Date

Jun 11, 2025

Description

The Division of Science at New York University Abu Dhabi is looking to recruit a research assistant in Mathematics, starting December 1, 2025, to work under the supervision of Prof. Pierre Youssef on subjects including (in no particular order):


  • Concentration and functional inequalities.
  • Mixing times of Markov chains.
  • Mathematical aspects of machine learning (automated proofs, deep learning, feature selection, bias and fairness modeling, etc.)

While excellent candidates with other research interest may be considered, a priority will be given to those able to relate to one or several of the above topics.

The research assistant will be appointed for a duration of one year, which could be extended. Applicants must have a Bachelor degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or any other related field. The ideal candidate will have solid mathematical background together with solid knowledge of machine leaning and Data Science.

Excellent communication skills in English, ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, and scientific creativity are essential.

For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and two letters of reference, all in PDF format. Further questions may be directed to yp27@nyu.edu .

About NYUAD:

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work,

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