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- Student gender ratio
- 60 F : 40 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 39% (1)
- Students per staff
- 24.9 (1)
- Student total
- 16955 (1)
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Post-Doctoral Associate in the Center for Interdisciplinary Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Description The Center for Interdisciplinary Data Science and AI (CIDSAI) at NYU Abu Dhabi is a cross‑disciplinary hub where mathematicians, computer scientists, engineers, and social scientists join forces to push the boundaries of data‑driven discovery. Our mission is two‑fold: to advance fundamental theory in probability and machine learning, and to translate those breakthroughs into high‑impact tools that serve the UAE, the wider Arab world, and global society. We are seeking a Post-doctoral Associate to join the team to work under the theme of Computational & Interactive Health under the supervision of Dr. Farah Shamout & Dr. Hanan Salam and in close collaboration with Prof. Nizar Habash. The researcher is expected to have strong machine learning & AI skills and exemplary passion and motivation to pursue multidisciplinary research at the intersection of computing and healthcare. The project has three main objectives: (a) developing robust computational methods for decision-making in health based on clinical use cases of interest, (b) building a tailored health-focused Arabic knowledge interactive language model through the development of benchmark datasets, evaluation frameworks, and specialized LLMs and AI agents, and finally (c) designing specialized interactive multimodal multi-lingual natural interfaces. Applicants must have a PhD, MD, DDS, or equivalent advanced or terminal degree from a recognized institution of higher learning, with no more than five years post receipt of this. For consideration, applicants need to submit in PDF format: Cover letter Curriculum vitae with full publication list Research statement highlighting past and current research experience (1 page) Project proposal summary demonstrating how the candidate’s research interests fit with the research axes of the Center. Transcript or Degree At least two letters of reference The appointment will be for 2 years, with the option to renew further depending on performance (in total not to exceed 5 years). Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. If you have any questions, please email Prof. Farah Shamout at farah.shamout@nyu.edu or Prof. Hanan Salam at hs4461@nyu.edu. The terms of employment are very competitive and the position provides salary higher than internationally competitive rates for Post-Doctoral positions, in addition to substantial benefits (generous housing, transportation and travel allowances, educational subsidies for children), together with full health insurance and retirement contributions. The UAE does not levy income tax. About NYU Abu Dhabi https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/ NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi’s high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents. NYUAD is committed to upholding a culture of non-discrimination, anti-harassment, dignity, and mutual respect; providing equal access and opportunity; and fostering academic excellence in learning, research, and teaching. Students are drawn from among the world’s best. They are bright, intellectually passionate, and committed to building a campus environment anchored in mutual respect, understanding, and care. The NYUAD undergraduate student body has garnered an impressive record of scholarships, graduate-school admissions, and other global honors. 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We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and seek individuals who will contribute to the excellence and vibrancy of our academic community. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. In line with UAE regulations, Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply. Join NYU Abu Dhabi, an exceptional place for exceptional people. NYUAD values belonging and respect; such principles are fundamental to the university’s commitment to excellence. NYUAD is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and seek individuals who will contribute to our vibrant, multidisciplinary research and teaching community. Multidisciplinary research and exceptional teaching in a global campus community are hallmarks of the University’s mission. @WorkAtNYUAD
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Senior Manager, AITC Operations
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: Senior Manager 2 Salary package: $155,264 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Full time, Continuing (Contingent Funded) This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 21 December 2030. Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_Senior Manager, AITC Operations_SM2.pdf The Position We are seeking a skilled, values‑driven Senior Manager, AITC Operations who thrives in collaborative environments and is motivated by meaningful, high‑impact work. This role is ideal for candidates — including women and those returning to work, transitioning careers or seeking flexible arrangements — who want to engage in complex technical operations while contributing to a positive, inclusive workplace culture. 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The School The Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre (AITC) at the Australian National University is home to one of Australia’s most advanced engineering and technology environments for astronomy and space science. We design and deliver world‑leading instruments for major observatories, international space missions, Earth‑observation systems and next‑generation optical technologies. The College The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment and Society, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Communication and is also home to a number of cross-disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities. 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A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. Other documents, if required. Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. Closing Date: Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 11:55pm (AEST)
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$155,264 per annum plus 17% superannuation
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Senior Lecturer, Entrepreneurship & Innovation
RMIT University
Australia, Melbourne
RMIT University
Australia, Melbourne
Continuing, Full-time Position Salary Academic Level C ($141,247 - $162,872) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements Based at the Melbourne Campus About the Position - Senior Lecturer, Entrepreneurship & Innovation This new Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship & Innovation role has been created in response to the rapid growth and evolving demand for entrepreneurship education across our undergraduate and postgraduate programs. With expanding opportunities for Entrepreneurship and Innovation minors at the postgraduate levels, this is a pivotal moment to shape the future of our offerings. We are seeking an experienced academic who is passionate about Entrepreneurship and Innovation and who can provide strong program management and academic leadership to contribute to RMIT's teaching and learning excellence. 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Extensive experience in research leadership with the ability to build and develop collaborative research teams, mentor academic staff to deliver high-quality outcomes, attract and secure external research funding to sustain research effort and manage funded research projects, including complex budgets and reporting requirements. Ability to manage a large program or a number of small programs. Extensive experience in supervising higher degree by research candidates to maximise research performance. Demonstrated ability to manage academic program team, supporting scholarly development of less experienced academic staff. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to financial, governance and quality management systems within a university. Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills, including the ability to consult with senior executives, external bodies, produce executive reports, negotiate agreed directions, outcomes and targets within a collaborative environment. Qualifications Mandatory: PhD in Entrepreneurship, Innovation Management, or a closely related field. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. About the School of Management within the College of Business and Law The School of Management is part of the College of Business and Law. The School is comprised of three Departments: The Department of Management and Organisations (M&O), the Department of International Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship (IBIE), and the Department of Human Resource Management (HRM). The RMIT School of Management prepares leaders who thrive at the intersection of people and technology. We focus on responsible, inclusive, and digitally-capable management that drives innovation and creates sustainable value for business, society, and the planet. Through world-class learning, impactful research, and deep industry collaboration, we support organisational transformation and deliver work-ready graduates who shape the future of leadership. For more information, visit https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/management. The School currently offers undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs known for their practicality, industry relevance and flexible delivery in the following areas: Entrepreneurship Human Resource Management and People Analytics International and Global Business Management and Change Innovation and Strategy Leadership and Strategy Social Impact Business Administration With these diverse undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs, focusing on business management, entrepreneurship, and social change, our programs emphasise practical experience through Work Integrated Learning, real-world projects, and strong industry connections, preparing students for successful careers in a rapidly evolving global environment. To Apply Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the key selection criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page. For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Medina (Talent Acquisition) via email medina.hubanic@rmit.edu.au. Please do not share your application via email. Position Description Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click 'apply' and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Due to recent upgrades, position description links may not work on LinkedIn advertisements.
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$141,247 - $162,872
Posted
15 Apr 2026
19 Washington Square North Faculty Fellow AY 2026-27
New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Description The 19 Washington Square North (WSN) Faculty Fellows program is pleased to announce the call for AY 2026-27 Fellowships, made possible by the generous support of the NYU Office of the Provost and the NYU Abu Dhabi Institute. The Fellows program aims to foster and strengthen connections between NYU faculty in Abu Dhabi and New York as well as to enhance academic activity at 19 Washington Square North, the home of NYUAD in New York. Accordingly, applications will be welcomed in Fall 2025 from teams that pair one full-time NYU faculty member in New York with one full-time member of the NYU Abu Dhabi standing faculty. Applicants are asked to propose a plan of joint research or artistic creation for AY 2026-27 that results in an original scholarly, creative, or artistic product or event presented at 19 WSN either during the fellowship period or the following summer. Examples might include a symposium, panel, exhibit, film, or performance; previous and current Fellows' proposals are shown here. Successful teams will be granted a USD 30,000 project budget as well as office space at 19 WSN. Office space at 19 WSN can be provided as needed, and the NY-based fellows will be expected to actively participate in the scholarly life of 19 WSN. In addition to organizing an event to be held at 19 WSN, Faculty Fellows will be expected to contribute to scholarly life there to the extent possible. New York-based Fellows, as well as Abu Dhabi-based Fellows when visiting New York, will be expected to work from their 19 WSN office whenever possible, attend events of interest (such as programs organized there by the NYU Abu Dhabi Institute), and participate in occasional gatherings to discuss their work in progress. Videoconference calls each semester will give all the Fellows the opportunity to discuss project developments and thus learn from, support, and brainstorm with their peers in diverse disciplines. Finally, Fellows will submit a brief narrative report of their fellowship activities at the end of the term. For more information, please visit 19 Washington Square North Faculty Fellowships. For questions, please contact 19wsn.fellows@nyu.edu. EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Qualifications Eligible applicant teams must include one member of each of the following: Full-time faculty at any of NYU’s schools or colleges in New York (for example, Arts and Science, Tandon School of Engineering, Stern School of Business, Institute of Fine Arts, etc.) at the time of application. Full-time standing faculty at NYU Abu Dhabi in any division or program at the time of application. Please note this does not include NYUAD affiliated or visiting faculty. Application Instructions Only one member of the applicant pair should initiate the submission and upload the requested materials, to avoid confusion or duplicate submissions; this may be either the Abu Dhabi- or the New York-based applicant. There will be an opportunity to provide the names and relevant information for both team members. The fellowship applications will be judged on the anticipated impact of the research topic, the strength of the research plan, the synergy between the collaborators, and the potential for the fellowship to stimulate a longer term research collaboration. Priority will be given to new collaborations (rather than long-standing ones). We also encourage topics that have relevance to the UAE and the Gulf region (although this is not a requirement). Finally, engagement with the space at 19 Washington Square North and its activities will be considered in the evaluation. The application requires the following components: Title: Name of NYUAD applicant, rank/position and division/program Name of NYUNY applicant, rank/position and school/program or department Summary (250 words): Summarize the fellowship project Research/Creative Plan (1,500 words): Provide a narrative description of the objectives of the proposal, and how you intend to carry out the research/creative endeavor. Please note that the reviewers are unlikely to be specialists in your area of study, and so you should write the proposal in a way that is understandable, and can resonate, to an academic outside of your discipline. Collaboration Management Plan (250 words): Describe how the two team members plan to interact throughout the year, and how they plan to manage the collaborative research/creative project. For example, how will the team members communicate with each other? Will they be meeting virtually at a regular frequency? Will the team members visit each other for an extended period? How will they ensure that the project will be enhanced by the creative inputs of each team member? Etc. 19 Washington Square North Impact (350 words): A major component of the fellowship is the public event that is planned at the end of the fellowship term. Please describe what event you are planning to develop (public lecture, panel, workshop, performance, etc.). Also, please indicate how the NY fellow intends to contribute to the activities of 19 Washington Square North during the academic year. Collaboration (250 words): Describe what strengths each member of the team bring to the collaboration and how they will complement each other’s strengths. Also describe if this is a new collaboration, and if not how long have the two members of the team been in collaboration. Potential Impact (250 words): Describe the potential impact of the project on their discipline(s), and the wider society. If the project is of particular relevance to the UAE or Gulf Region, please note this in this section. Long-term Plans (150 words): Describe any plans to continue the collaboration and sustain it after the end of the fellowship term. Output(s) (150 words): Describe what are the expected outputs of the project (journal articles, books, workshops, grants, etc.) Budget and Budget Justification: Please lay out the budget for your project. Note that we cannot pay faculty summer salaries, but we can use the budget to pay for research assistants, travel, and supplies, as well as any reasonable items needed for the completion of the project. The public event planned for your project should be incorporated into this budget. The total budget cannot exceed $30,000 and will need to be spent by the end of the fiscal year of your fellowship. Ancillary forms: The individual completing the application will be requested to complete three brief forms. The first, the "Contact, Affiliation, and Project Information" form, provides 19 Washington Square North with basic information on both applicants to the Faculty Fellowship program. Please note it requires both the project title and a project abstract of no more than 250 words. The second, "Affiliation Information" form is required by the University. Whichever partner (i.e., AD- or NY-based) is completing it should generally answer the questions on the basis of their own information alone. However, when asked, "Is any member of your family or household an employee, trustee/director, or officer of NYU or any NYU affiliate, or are you in a relationship otherwise covered under the policy listed below?", details should be given in the space provided if the answer is affirmative for either the Abu Dhabi- or New York-based partner. The third, "EEO-1 / Affirmative Action Voluntary Self Identification Form" should be completed with information pertinent to whichever applicant is filling it out. Review Process and Selection Criteria Applications will be assessed by an internal review committee that includes NYU faculty from Abu Dhabi and New York. Key criteria for the evaluation of proposals will include: Anticipated project contributions Clarity, comprehensiveness, and feasibility of the planned research, creative, or artistic endeavor Synergy between collaborators in terms of their scholarly expertise and/or agenda The potential of the proposed presentation, activity, or event to stimulate active interest, partnerships, and/or intellectual community at 19 WSN. Although not a requirement, the program particularly welcomes proposals that are relevant to NYUAD’s five areas of strategic research interest: Bio-Innovation and Health; Cities; Culture and Heritage; Environmental Sustainability; and Governance and Peace or to the NYU Provost’s six research priorities: Artificial Intelligence; Arts & Humanities; Cybersecurity; Quantum Phenomena; STEM Learning; and Strategies to Reduce Inequality. The program also hopes to support new collaborations when possible and aims for a diverse cohort of Fellows representing different disciplines, divisions, schools, and colleges as well as faculty at all ranks. The application period will close at 11:59 pm EST on April 1, 2026. Applicants will be notified of their outcomes later in the spring. For More Information Information sessions on the Faculty Fellowships will be provided in order to address questions about the program. These sessions will be announced and you can sign up for a session. You can also request information by contacting 19wsn.fellows@nyu.edu.
Salary
Competitive
Posted
13 Apr 2026
Subjects Taught at the University of the West of Scotland
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Arts and Humanities
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
Medical and Health
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology