Natural Language Processing and Speech - Open Rank Faculty

Job Details

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence: Academic Appointments: School of Computing: Natural Language Processing

Description

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is looking for passionate and highly motivated Faculty. The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, mentoring students, contributing to curriculum development, and actively engaging in interdisciplinary research. Faculty members will also have the opportunity to collaborate with leading AI researchers, work on cutting-edge projects, and contribute to the university's growth as a hub for AI excellence.

The Department of Natural Language Processing (NLP) is expanding and we invite candidates at all levels (Assistant, Associate and Full Professor) to apply.

The Department of Natural Language Processing (NLP) has a vibrant research environment and is a driving force in shaping the next generation of NLP technologies. It generates new knowledge, explores new frontiers, and contributes to solving some of the most pressing challenges in the world today. The NLP department is at the forefront of innovation in the realms of large language models, their underlying mechanisms and responsible applications, dialog systems, chatbots, Arabic NLP, machine translation, efficient and low resource NLP, speech recognition, multimodality (language speech/images/video), and understanding the subtleties of language.

About MBZUAI – A Global Leader in AI Research and Education

MBZUAI is a research-focused university in Abu Dhabi, and the first university dedicated entirely to the advancement of science through AI. The university empowers the next generation of AI leaders, driving innovation and impactful applications of AI through world-class education and interdisciplinary research. In 2025, MBZUAI launched its first ever undergraduate program, a Bachelor of Science in AI, with two distinct streams: Business and Engineering. For more information, please visit www.mbzuai.ac.ae.

Why Join MBZUAI?

• Top-Tier Compensation: Competitive salaries aligned with leading global academic institutions
• Funding: MBZUAI empowers researchers with resources and academic freedom, fostering groundbreaking AI advancements in an environment of innovation and independent inquiry.
• Exceptional Benefits:
• Comprehensive health & life insurance
• Relocation support for international faculty
• State-of-the-Art Research Facilities: Cutting-edge AI labs and high-performance computing
• Live in Abu Dhabi: World’s safest city, year-round sunshine, rich culture, and modern amenities
• Industry & Government Collaborations: Work with top AI researchers, leading tech firms, and policymakers

Qualifications

This position requires a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field. Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in conducting innovative and impactful research, and an interest in mentoring students.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of research vision and interests
• Statement of teaching philosophy and experience
• List of publications
• Reference letters or the names and contact details for three referees (where referee details are provided, each referee will be contact to upload their reference letters via Interfolio)

MBZUAI's mission includes fostering a diverse academic community. MBZUAI is an equal opportunity employer. The university actively recruits faculty from around the world, aiming to create an international and inclusive environment that reflects a wide range of cultures and perspectives.

Be a part of AI’s future – apply today at MBZUAI!