Research Scientist - Natural Language Processing
Posted date [2026-09-20]
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Job Description and Requirements
Research Scientist - Natural Language ProcessingJob Snapshot
Role: Research Scientist - Natural Language Processing
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Experience: At least 6 years in a relevant field; Research Scientist rank targets candidates with more than 3 years post-PhD
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
New York University Abu Dhabi is seeking a Research Scientist to join the Computational Approaches to Modeling Language (CAMeL) Lab in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The position focuses on advanced research in natural language processing, computational linguistics, artificial intelligence, and related language technologies. The successful candidate will lead and contribute to research initiatives aligned with CAMeL\'s mission while developing an independent research program, mentoring junior researchers, creating open-source resources, and publishing research in leading academic venues.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job
Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Research Focus
The CAMeL Lab conducts research in natural language processing, computational linguistics, artificial intelligence, and data science, with particular emphasis on Arabic language technologies.
Current areas of research include:
* Grammatical error correction.
* Text generation.
* Computational morphology.
* Syntactic parsing.
* Dialect and non-standard language modeling.
* Pedagogical applications of language technologies.
* Machine translation.
* Text analytics.
The Research Scientist will contribute expertise to these areas while developing independent research directions consistent with the lab\'s broader scientific program.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead innovative research projects in natural language processing, computational linguistics, artificial intelligence, and related areas.
* Develop and manage an independent research program.
* Contribute to collaborative research initiatives within the CAMeL Lab.
* Apply machine learning methods to NLP and language technology research.
* Develop open-source tools, language resources, and research software.
* Mentor junior researchers and students.
* Prepare research findings for publication in leading journals and conferences.
* Participate in collaborative research and grant-development activities.
* Contribute to the lab\'s broader research agenda and academic activities.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must hold a PhD in computer science, computer engineering, computational linguistics, language technologies, artificial intelligence, or a closely related field.
Applicants should have at least six years of relevant experience. The Research Scientist position is open rank and targets candidates with more than three years post-PhD.
Candidates should also demonstrate:
* Substantial research experience.
* A strong publication record in leading journals and conferences.
* Research leadership.
* Ability to develop and manage independent research projects.
* Expertise in machine learning.
* Strong expertise in natural language processing.
Preferred Expertise
Knowledge of Arabic is desirable but not required. Previous experience conducting research in Arabic NLP is also desirable but not mandatory.
CAMeL Lab Research Environment
Since its establishment in 2014, the Computational Approaches to Modeling Language Lab has produced more than 200 publications and over 20 language resources and tools.
The Research Scientist will join an established research environment combining fundamental NLP research, machine learning, computational linguistics, open-source technology development, publication, mentoring, and collaborative research.
Employment and Benefits
NYU Abu Dhabi describes the terms of employment as competitive. Source-listed benefits include:
* Housing support.
* Educational subsidies for children.
Application Requirements
Applications are accepted immediately, and candidates will continue to be considered until the position is filled.
Applicants must submit the following materials in PDF format:
* Cover letter.
* Curriculum Vitae.
* Degree transcript.
* One-page summary of research accomplishments and interests.
* At least two letters of recommendation.
About New York University Abu Dhabi
New York University Abu Dhabi is a comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in Abu Dhabi and part of NYU\'s global university network. The university integrates undergraduate education with advanced research and scholarship across science, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and the arts.
NYU Abu Dhabi\'s international academic community includes students from more than 120 countries speaking over 100 languages. Together with NYU\'s campuses in New York and Shanghai, the university supports multidisciplinary research, international academic collaboration, and advanced scholarship within a globally connected academic environment.
Work Arrangement: On-site
Research Focus
The CAMeL Lab conducts research in natural language processing, computational linguistics, artificial intelligence, and data science, with particular emphasis on Arabic language technologies.
Current areas of research include:
* Grammatical error correction.
* Text generation.
* Computational morphology.
* Syntactic parsing.
* Dialect and non-standard language modeling.
* Pedagogical applications of language technologies.
* Machine translation.
* Text analytics.
The Research Scientist will contribute expertise to these areas while developing independent research directions consistent with the lab\'s broader scientific program.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead innovative research projects in natural language processing, computational linguistics, artificial intelligence, and related areas.
* Develop and manage an independent research program.
* Contribute to collaborative research initiatives within the CAMeL Lab.
* Apply machine learning methods to NLP and language technology research.
* Develop open-source tools, language resources, and research software.
* Mentor junior researchers and students.
* Prepare research findings for publication in leading journals and conferences.
* Participate in collaborative research and grant-development activities.
* Contribute to the lab\'s broader research agenda and academic activities.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must hold a PhD in computer science, computer engineering, computational linguistics, language technologies, artificial intelligence, or a closely related field.
Applicants should have at least six years of relevant experience. The Research Scientist position is open rank and targets candidates with more than three years post-PhD.
Candidates should also demonstrate:
* Substantial research experience.
* A strong publication record in leading journals and conferences.
* Research leadership.
* Ability to develop and manage independent research projects.
* Expertise in machine learning.
* Strong expertise in natural language processing.
Preferred Expertise
Knowledge of Arabic is desirable but not required. Previous experience conducting research in Arabic NLP is also desirable but not mandatory.
CAMeL Lab Research Environment
Since its establishment in 2014, the Computational Approaches to Modeling Language Lab has produced more than 200 publications and over 20 language resources and tools.
The Research Scientist will join an established research environment combining fundamental NLP research, machine learning, computational linguistics, open-source technology development, publication, mentoring, and collaborative research.
Employment and Benefits
NYU Abu Dhabi describes the terms of employment as competitive. Source-listed benefits include:
* Housing support.
* Educational subsidies for children.
Application Requirements
Applications are accepted immediately, and candidates will continue to be considered until the position is filled.
Applicants must submit the following materials in PDF format:
* Cover letter.
* Curriculum Vitae.
* Degree transcript.
* One-page summary of research accomplishments and interests.
* At least two letters of recommendation.
About New York University Abu Dhabi
New York University Abu Dhabi is a comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in Abu Dhabi and part of NYU\'s global university network. The university integrates undergraduate education with advanced research and scholarship across science, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and the arts.
NYU Abu Dhabi\'s international academic community includes students from more than 120 countries speaking over 100 languages. Together with NYU\'s campuses in New York and Shanghai, the university supports multidisciplinary research, international academic collaboration, and advanced scholarship within a globally connected academic environment.
