College of Science - City University of Hong Kong

Description New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is an extraordinary achievement and unparalleled opportunity in higher education. Since its founding in 2010, it has become one of the most selective institutions in the world and is home to a community of over 370 scholars across more than 90 research centers and laboratories. It is pioneering an innovative model of higher education for a global world, dedicated to excellence in both teaching and research to inspire cooperation and tackle humanity’s greatest challenges. Drawing on the strengths of the NYU Global Network, it offers an exceptional liberal arts and sciences education. The university supports groundbreaking research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge and responds to vital global and local issues with powerful interdisciplinary solutions. NYU Abu Dhabi advances NYU as a beacon of learning for the 21st century and plays a key role in developing a sustainable, knowledge-based economy in Abu Dhabi. The Division of Engineering at NYUAD is designed to create technological leaders with a global perspective, a broad education, and the capacity to think creatively. Undergraduate programs are characterised by the integration of design and innovation in every year of the curriculum: students enjoy a learning environment conducive to creativity, which is at the heart of tomorrow’s technological innovations. Graduate programs - Global PhD Fellowships and other potential new programs – are highly tailored generally offering a year of focused classwork followed by 3-4 years of research in Abu Dhabi. The Division seeks a visionary Dean able to lead a distinguished and diverse faculty engaged in research in emerging technology breakthroughs in robotics, cyber-security, smart cities, bioengineering, energy and environmental sustainability. The next Dean will have a record of design and innovation, fostering environments that produce high quality research that responds in powerful and multidisciplinary ways to vital global and local challenges. Reporting to the Provost, the Dean inspires and guides academic and administrative efforts, ensuring alignment with NYUAD’s strategic goals and elevating its role within the NYU Global Network. Through their experience and passion for research and education, the Dean will help express the Division and NYUAD’s mission, share its achievements, and enhance the university’s identity and global positioning. Accomplished in developing, retaining and attracting great talent, the Dean will lead an ambitious agenda, increasing the impact and quality of interdisciplinary research and new and innovative programs, fully engaging the potential of AI for research and education. With the appetite and ability to build meaningful partnerships across the other Divisions and NYU’s Global Network and with the Office for Research, Translation and Entrepreneurship, they will also be active in engaging industry, government, and other institutions to position Engineering at NYUAD as a driver of local impact and global innovation. Sensitive to cultural dynamics, the Dean will embrace NYUAD’s unique position within Abu Dhabi and the region while advancing its international aspirations. Fair and decisive, the Dean will be proactive in addressing challenges and seizing the remarkable opportunities Abu Dhabi and the region present. Qualifications Candidates will have an academic record appropriate for a tenured appointment as full professor in one of the departments within the Division of Engineering at NYUAD and a demonstrated track record of working closely with undergraduate and graduate students from a wide variety of backgrounds. The incoming Dean will have demonstrated success in hiring, mentoring and promoting exceptional faculty and providing an environment in which they can flourish through meaningful discourse and support for research, scholarship, and teaching, and a record of encouraging and facilitating innovation and collaboration across disciplines. The successful candidate will be an individual with commitment to the ideals of a liberal arts education and to a strong research agenda, and will ideally have experience with multi-disciplinary collaboration, global education, and faculty and program development and capacity for administrative leadership, including supervision of staff, budget and financial planning, and operational oversight. Application Instructions NYUAD is being supported by the executive search firm Perrett Laver. For nominations or to learn more, please contact NYUAD@perrettlaver.com Formal applications should be made via INTERFOLIO. The application deadline for best consideration is March 31st, 2025. Candidates are requested to submit the following documents: A letter of interest that addresses specifically the leadership priorities and themes described in the profile; A current curriculum vitae or resume; The search will continue throughout the 2025-2026 academic year until an appointment is made, with the expectation that the selected candidate will begin no later than September 2026. NYUAD is committed to equality and is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our university. Join NYU Abu Dhabi, an exceptional place for exceptional people. NYUAD values diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity; such principles are fundamental to the university's commitment to excellence. NYUAD is an equal-opportunity employer. We particularly welcome applications from members of historically underrepresented groups, women, and UAE. nationals. Multidisciplinary research and exceptional teaching in a highly diverse and inclusive campus community are hallmarks of the University’s mission. @WorkAtNYUAD

Description NYUAD HEP Phenomenology group invites applications to a post-doctoral associate position. Candidates with expertise in the following areas are encouraged to apply: Particle physics phenomenology related to neutrino physics, Higgs physics, BSM, cosmology and astroparticle physics. The successful candidate is expected to take a leading role in the research projects in particle physics phenomenology particular in relation to Higgs, neutrino and BSM physics, and help in supervising PhD students. The appointment would be for two years with the possibility of an additional year. The successful candidate is expected to take a leading role in the development of the group tasks and help in supervising PhD students. Applicants must have a PhD in theoretical high energy physics or related field. Applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests, transcript and three letters of reference, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email Nicolás Bernal nicolas.bernal@nyu.edu. 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. 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.

The Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) is currently seeking an  AI & Image analysis specialist (2-year position) Location: Helsinki, Finland Project: KUDOS Cellular Twins Do you have an innovative mindset, enjoy exploring new ideas, and are you motivated by work that can lead to both scientific breakthroughs and real-world impact? Our team is looking for an AI/ML expert with experience in biological microscopy image analysis and a strong interest in applying ML to cancer related challenges. This is a 2-year fixed-term position (starting as soon as possible) within the KUDOS Research-to-Business (R2B) team. The role is part of an innovation-driven project with high commercialization potential and offers the opportunity to contribute to technologies that may evolve into a future startup or spin-out. Our work focuses on developing advanced, data driven solutions to improve understanding, prediction, and treatment response in pediatric cancers, with broader applicability to adult cancers and other diseases. Key responsibilities Design and build AI-based image analysis pipelines for multi-omics prediction tasks. Integrate molecular and imaging data to develop and expand the KUDOS multimodal data library Apply diverse data science and machine learning methodologies, including the development of novel analytical approaches. Work and communicate efficiently in a highly interdisciplinary environment that bridges the university and health care sectors, bringing together scientists, machine learning experts, and clinicians. Essential skills and qualifications Master’s or doctoral degree (or equivalent experience) in mathematics, computer science, engineering, statistics, biology, medicine, or a related field. Experienced applicants with a bachelor's degree or similar can also be considered. Demonstrated experience in machine learning–based image analysis / computer vision, preferably using microscopy data Strong programming skills in Python Additional background in AI and machine learning, including large language models, foundation models, multimodal learning, or agentic frameworks, to automate processes or enable new solutions—ideally within healthcare or pharmaceutical research, will be considered an asset.  Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; Finnish skills will be considered an asset but are not required Desirable skills and experience Communication skills with a multidisciplinary team A curious mindset, team-working and problem-solving skills Experience in life sciences, healthcare, or pharmaceutical research Familiarity with multimodal data integration (imaging, molecular, clinical data) Additional skills related to the team’s future strategy, such as software development Interest in translational research, innovation, and entrepreneurship What we offer Great team! A collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary team and steering group The opportunity to work on technology with potential to significantly impact pediatric cancer research and treatment, with wider relevance to adult cancers A role at the interface of research, innovation, and early-stage commercialization A chance to help shape solutions that may grow beyond the project into a future startup or spin-out The salary will be based on level 9 of the job requirement scheme for other personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities (YPJ), corresponding typically to approximately 3,600–3,900 euros per month. The position will initially be filled until the end of 2027. A six-month trial period will be applied. To apply, please submit the application together with your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience through the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system by clicking on Apply for job. Internal applicants (i.e., current employees of the University of Helsinki) please submit your applications through the SAP HR portal. Applications are welcomed as soon as possible - the call will be open until 2nd of February, 2026, and may be extended until the hiring decision is made. For further information please contact Team AI lead Lassi Paavolainen (lassi.paavolainen@helsinki.fi), or project coordinator Minttu Polso or project PI Vilja Pietiäinen. The Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) is an international research unit focusing on human genomics and personalised medicine at the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE) of the University of Helsinki - a leading Nordic university with a strong commitment to life science research. As part of Academic Medical Center Helsinki in Meilahti campus FIMM collaborates locally with the Faculty of Medicine, Helsinki University Hospital and National Institute for Health and Welfare. FIMM is part of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine, composed of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and the centres for molecular medicine in Norway, Sweden and Denmark, and the EU-LIFE Community. Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE) is an institute established in 2017 that supports high quality life science research across the University campuses and faculties. HiLIFE builds on existing strengths and new recruits and partnerships to create an attractive international environment for researchers to solve grand challenges in health, food, and environment. HiLIFE coordinates research infrastructures in life sciences and provides research-based interdisciplinary training. The University of Helsinki, founded in 1640, is one of the world’s leading universities for multidisciplinary research. The university has an international academic community of 40,000 students and staff members. The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and professional development opportunities. The International Staff Services office assists employees from abroad with their transition to work and life in Finland. Finland is a member of the EU, has high quality free schooling (also in English), generous family benefits and healthcare, and was recently ranked as the best country in the world for expat families and in the world’s top ten most livable cities. Finland and the Helsinki region possess top expertise in sciences in terms of a vibrant talent pool, leading research, strong support services and functioning collaboration networks. For more information about working at the University of Helsinki and living in Finland, please see helsinki.fi/en/university/working-at-the-university. A diverse and equitable study and work culture is important to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our University.  JOIN US TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD – TOGETHER!  #HelsinkiUniCareers