Postdoctoral Fellow

Job description / Role

Job Description
- The Big Data Analytics Center (BIDAC) is established to conduct quality big data research, training, consultation and to provide unified big data platform services within the UAE and internationally.
- The main objective of BIDAC is to conduct leading-edge research and services within the emerging domain of big data analytics and disseminate technical expertise that can be applied to improve the performance of public and private enterprises.
- BIDAC is currently in need of Data Science researchers (Postdocs).
- The ideal candidate is expected to possess an excellent research record in the field of big data analytics, data science or machine learning.
- He/she must have excellent analytical decision-making communication skills ability to blend business objectives with technology and the ability to think out-of-the-box solutions for complex problems.
- Solving critical data issues and publishing results in leading venues, are key competencies required.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification
- PhD. in Computer Science or a closely related field from a recognized university.

Preferred Qualification
- Published articles in leading journals and conferences.
- Knowledge of working on Big Data platforms and developing advanced machine learning models (e.g. deep learning, NLP, Computer Vision) and analytics solutions.
- Programming experience particularly in Python
- Proven experience in related technology such as cloud computing, distributed systems, Hadoop, Spark, MapReduce, etc.
- Experience in ML model deployment.
- Experience in writing fund proposals.
- Experience in filing Patents.

About the Company

Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.

As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.

UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence.