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Postdoctoral Researcher - Clinical AI and Healthcare Modeling

Job Overview
New York University Abu Dhabi is hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Clinical Artificial Intelligence Lab to lead cutting-edge research at the intersection of machine learning and healthcare. This role is ideal for candidates with strong computational backgrounds and a passion for solving real-world clinical challenges using advanced AI methodologies. UAE nationals are encouraged to apply.

Job Details
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research / Lab
Salary: 22000-27000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full Time

Job Overview
The Postdoctoral Researcher will join a multidisciplinary team working on large, complex medical datasets to develop novel machine learning models for diagnostics and prognostics. The lab’s focus areas include multi-modal learning, self-supervised learning, federated learning, and foundation models such as large language models. This position provides opportunities for publication, collaboration with global researchers, and professional development through mentoring and grant-writing experience.

Key Responsibilities

* Conduct high-impact research in machine learning methodology for healthcare applications
* Design, implement, and evaluate experiments against state-of-the-art benchmarks
* Publish findings in top-tier conferences and journals
* Collaborate with global academic and healthcare institutions
* Maintain high-quality research code and manage medical datasets securely
* Mentor undergraduate and PhD researchers as part of the team
* Assist in drafting grant applications and contribute to ongoing project proposals
* Participate in professional development workshops and university committees

Job Requirements

* PhD (or near completion) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical field
* Strong publication record as first author in peer-reviewed ML/AI venues
* Hands-on experience with Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, GitHub, and GPU-based experimentation
* Solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals including deep learning, transfer learning, and self-supervised learning
* Familiarity with managing sensitive healthcare datasets and ethical data handling
* Strong communication and teamwork skills; capable of both independent and collaborative work

Preferred Qualifications

* Research experience in clinical AI or biomedical machine learning
* Expertise in multi-modal models, federated learning, or large foundation models
* Prior work with electronic health records or medical imaging data
* Experience working with high-performance computing (HPC) clusters

What We Offer

* Tax-free competitive salary with housing and educational allowances
* Full access to NYUAD’s advanced computing resources and collaborative research networks
* Opportunities for career growth and transition to academic independence
* Relocation support and visa sponsorship
* Access to seminars, mentoring, and development programs within the NYU Global Network

About the Company
New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is a globally recognized research university that combines world-class teaching with innovation and interdisciplinary scholarship. The Clinical AI Lab at NYUAD applies AI to real-world healthcare challenges by leveraging diverse data types including medical images and EHRs. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to socially impactful, translational research that advances healthcare innovation in the UAE and beyond.

Job Title Postdoctoral Researcher - Clinical AI and Healthcare Modeling Job Description Postdoctoral Researcher - Clinical AI and Healthcare Modeling Job Overview New York University Abu Dhabi is hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Clinical Artificial Intelligence Lab to lead cutting-edge research at the intersection of machine learning and healthcare. This role is ideal for candidates with strong computational backgrounds and a passion for solving real-world clinical challenges using advanced AI methodologies. UAE nationals are encouraged to apply. Job Details Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Industry: Higher Education Function: Research / Lab Salary: 22000-27000 monthly (Market estimated) Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Candidate Current Location: Any Job Type: Full Time Job Overview The Postdoctoral Researcher will join a multidisciplinary team working on large, complex medical datasets to develop novel machine learning models for diagnostics and prognostics. The lab’s focus areas include multi-modal learning, self-supervised learning, federated learning, and foundation models such as large language models. This position provides opportunities for publication, collaboration with global researchers, and professional development through mentoring and grant-writing experience. Key Responsibilities * Conduct high-impact research in machine learning methodology for healthcare applications * Design, implement, and evaluate experiments against state-of-the-art benchmarks * Publish findings in top-tier conferences and journals * Collaborate with global academic and healthcare institutions * Maintain high-quality research code and manage medical datasets securely * Mentor undergraduate and PhD researchers as part of the team * Assist in drafting grant applications and contribute to ongoing project proposals * Participate in professional development workshops and university committees Job Requirements * PhD (or near completion) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical field * Strong publication record as first author in peer-reviewed ML/AI venues * Hands-on experience with Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, GitHub, and GPU-based experimentation * Solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals including deep learning, transfer learning, and self-supervised learning * Familiarity with managing sensitive healthcare datasets and ethical data handling * Strong communication and teamwork skills; capable of both independent and collaborative work Preferred Qualifications * Research experience in clinical AI or biomedical machine learning * Expertise in multi-modal models, federated learning, or large foundation models * Prior work with electronic health records or medical imaging data * Experience working with high-performance computing (HPC) clusters What We Offer * Tax-free competitive salary with housing and educational allowances * Full access to NYUAD’s advanced computing resources and collaborative research networks * Opportunities for career growth and transition to academic independence * Relocation support and visa sponsorship * Access to seminars, mentoring, and development programs within the NYU Global Network About the Company New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is a globally recognized research university that combines world-class teaching with innovation and interdisciplinary scholarship. The Clinical AI Lab at NYUAD applies AI to real-world healthcare challenges by leveraging diverse data types including medical images and EHRs. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to socially impactful, translational research that advances healthcare innovation in the UAE and beyond. Post Details

Job Start Date Salary from 22000.00 Salary to 27000.00 Number of Vacancies 1 Location Job Location -> UAE Abdu Dhabi Location City Abu Dhabi

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