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

This 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). 

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