MBZUAI Faculty and Postdoctoral Research Positions 2026 in Abu Dhabi

Applications are now open for faculty and postdoctoral research positions at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi. These opportunities cover fields such as Biological and Life Sciences, Human-Computer Interaction, Computational Biology, Personalization and Recommendation systems, and related AI areas.

Most positions remain open until filled, while the Biological and Life Sciences faculty roles have a deadline of 30 June 2027. These are fully funded employment positions that provide competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Candidates of all nationalities who hold a relevant PhD can apply. There is no application fee.You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Faculty and Postdoctoral Research
• Host Country: United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi)
• Application Deadline: Most positions open until filled.
• Open to: All nationalities
• Funding Type: Fully funded
• Application Fee: None

What These Positions Offer:

• Competitive salary aligned with top global academic institutions
• Comprehensive health and life insurance coverage
• Relocation support for international hires
• Access to state of the art AI labs and high performance computing resources
• Access to unique datasets including the Human Phenotype Project and Emirati Genome Project
• Strong industry and government collaborations
• Academic freedom and independent research opportunities
• Chance to live and work in one of the world’s safest cities with year round sunshine and modern amenities
• Excellent career development through mentoring students and publishing high impact research

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Must hold a PhD in Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction, Bioinformatics, Machine Learning, a related quantitative field, or a closely connected discipline by the time of appointment
• Strong record of research excellence and publications required
• Teaching focused faculty roles require demonstrated teaching and mentoring ability
• Strong programming skills and experience with relevant AI methods expected
• Ability to work both independently and in teams required
• Applications from all nationalities are welcome

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Available Positions:

Professor / Faculty Positions

• Biological and Life Sciences Division – Open Rank Faculty Positions Biological and Life Sciences Division (open rank: Assistant / Associate / Full Professor).
  Focus areas include computational & systems biology, medical/health informatics, personalized medicine, foundation AI models, multi-omics, epidemiology, biomedical imaging, and related topics tied to the Human Phenotype Project and Emirati Genome Project.
  Deadline: 30 June 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Human-Computer Interaction – Faculty Position (Teaching Faculty) Computing and Mathematical Sciences Division (open rank: Assistant / Associate / Full Professor).
  Short-term teaching-focused role (6 months–1 year) in HCI, UX, interaction design, service design and related areas; includes mentoring and curriculum development.
  Deadline: Open (no fixed closing date listed; applications currently accepted).
  APPLY HERE

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Postdoc , Research Appointment Positions

• Biological and Life Sciences Division – Research Appointment Positions Biological and Life Sciences Division.
  Research roles supporting AI for multi-omics, precision medicine, foundation models, epidemiology, biomedical imaging, etc. (PhD required; suitable for postdoctoral-level researchers).
  Deadline: Open (no fixed closing date listed; applications currently accepted).
  APPLY HERE
  
• Postdoctoral Associate – Computational Biology
  AI for Precision Medicine and Therapeutics (multi-omics, network data science, Human Phenotype Project / Emirati Genome Project data).
  Deadline: Open until filled (still actively listed).
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Postdoctoral Associate – Personalization & Recommendation
  Focus on recommendation systems, personalization, knowledge graphs, RAG, causal reasoning, and conversational AI applications.
  Deadline: Open until filled (still actively listed).
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Senior Research Scientist – Computational Biology
  Senior-level research role in computational biology / AI for precision medicine and therapeutics (related to the same lab/projects as the postdoc openings above).
  Deadline: Open until filled (still actively listed).
  APPLY HERE

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How to Apply:

• Visit the official MBZUAI careers vacancies page or the direct Interfolio links for each position
• Prepare the required documents which typically include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement where applicable, list of publications, and contact details for referees
• Submit your application through the Interfolio system linked to each vacancy
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis for most roles
• Always check the specific position page for the most accurate and up to date information before applying

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