Research Assistant in the Division of Science (Mathematical Foundations of Machine Learning) – Dr. Pierre Youssef
Job Description
<strong><u>A Particular Emphasis Will Be Put On The Followings<br><br></u></strong>The Division of Science at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), seeks to recruit a motivated and passionate Research Assistant to work under the guidance of Professor Pierre Youssef on interdisciplinary subjects bridging the fields of Computer Science and Mathematics. The topics include Mathematical Foundations of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.<br><ul><li>Feature selection algorithms for Machine Learning based on recent sparsification techniques,</li><li>Mathematical modeling of Bias and Fairness in AI algorithms</li><li>Applications of Random Matrices/Graphs and concentration/functional inequalities in Data Science and Machine Learning.<br></li></ul>The Research Assistant will be appointed for a duration of one semester, which could be extended. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or any other related field. The ideal candidate will have a strong mathematical background as well as knowledge of machine learning and data science. Excellent English communication skills, the ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, and scientific creativity are essential.<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>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. To be considered, applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement highlighting past and current research experience, academic transcripts and 2 letters of recommendation, all in PDF format, submitted via Interfolio.<br><br>Questions about the specifics of this position can be directed to 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>
