Computing and Mathematical Sciences Division - Open Rank Faculty Positions in Computer Vision

Description

The Computer Vision Area within the Division of Computing and
Mathematical Sciences at MBZUAI invites applications for faculty
positions in computer vision. We welcome candidates in all areas of
computer vision, especially 3D vision and geometric learning,
medical computer vision, multimodal and vision-language models,
video understanding, embodied and robot vision, and Earth
observation. We encourage interdisciplinary collaboration across AI
and related fields. Faculty members will have opportunities to
collaborate with industry partners, government agencies, and
research institutions to develop AI-driven solutions for real-world
challenges.

Faculty responsibilities include teaching, student mentoring, and
curriculum development. Applications are invited at the
Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels.

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is
a world-leading university dedicated to advancing AI as a global
force for good. The UAE’s visionary leaders established MBZUAI to
educate and develop top talent, conduct advanced research, foster
an innovation ecosystem, and act as a strategic think tank for the
public and private sectors.

The University attracts world-class thinkers and doers in computer
science, AI, bioscience, humanities and beyond. Our groundbreaking
academic research initiatives are developing future solutions that
will impact the world and change the way we imagine things.

Why Join MBZUAI?

• Top-Tier Compensation: Competitive salaries aligned with

leading global academic institution

• 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
• Build 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

T his position requires a PhD in Computer Vision or a closely
related field. Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in
conducting innovative and impactful research, a strong publication
record in top computer vision and machine learning venues, and an
interest in mentoring students. Candidates at the Associate and
Full Professor levels should also have a record of securing
research funding and leading a research group .

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the positions are filled.

To apply for this position, please submit the following
items:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of research vision and interests
• Statement of teaching interests, experience, and

philosophy

• List of your three most significant publications from the past

five years, and a link to your Google Scholar profile

• Reference Letters or Name and contact details for three

referees (Referees will be contacted during the recruitment process
to upload their reference letter via Interfolio).