Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Science (Mathematics) – Dr. Pierre Youssef
Job Description
<strong><u>The Division Of Science At New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Seeks To Recruit a Post-Doctoral Associate, Starting September 1, 2023, To Work Under The Supervision Of Professor Pierre Youssef, On The Subjects Including (in No Particular Order)<br></u></strong><ul><li>Functional and concentration inequalities.</li><li>Mixing times of Markov chains.</li><li>Random matrix theory and spectrum of random graphs.</li><li>Mathematical aspects of machine learning (deep neural networks, reinforcement learning, feature selection, bias and fairness modeling, etc.)<br></li></ul>While excellent candidates with other research interest may be considered, priority will be given to candidates with experience in one or several of the above topics.<br><br>The probability group at New York University Abu Dhabi is rapidly growing with a weekly seminar in place. The research interests of the other faculty as well as the organized activities can be found on the Abu Dhabi Stochastics Group webpage.<br><br>The Post-Doctoral Associate will be appointed for a duration of two years. Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Mathematics, Statistics or Theoretical Computer Science, as well as an outstanding academic record.<br><br>This position will be based at New York University in Abu Dhabi, and the candidate must be ready to relocate to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.<br><br>To be considered, applicants must submit the following documents in a PDF format via Interfolio:<br><ul><li>Cover letter.</li><li>Transcript of PhD degree.</li><li>Curriculum vitae.</li><li>List of publications with a short summary (few sentences) of the contribution of each article.</li><li>A short research statement (max 4 pages) including the applicant’s research interests, accomplishments and future research projects.</li><li>Two letters of recommendation to be sent confidentially (applicants will be prompted to enter the referee’s e-mails). <br></li></ul>NYUAD is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled.<br><br>If you have any questions, please email Professor Pierre Youssef at yp27@nyu.edu<br><br><strong><u>About NYUAD<br><br></u></strong>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.<br><br>EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer<br><br>UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.<br><br><strong>Equal Employment Opportunity Statement<br><br></strong><strong>For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr<br><br></strong><strong>NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.<br><br></strong><strong>Sustainability Statement <br><br></strong><strong>NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability</strong>
