Computational Biology – Multiple Positions at all Ranks

Application open Full Time

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is the world’s first graduate AI research university and is already ranked in the world’s top 20 by CSRankings for AI. Currently MBZUAI is home to 230 Master’s students and 135 PhD students and over 80 world leading faculty members led by its President, Eric Xing. The university offers MSc and PhD degrees in five programs: machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, robotics, and computer science. It will soon launch graduate programs in human-computer interaction, statistics & data science, and computational biology. For more information about MBZUAI, see https://mbzuai.ac.ae/

Department Overview:

MBZUAI’s Computational Biology Department is rapidly expanding and actively seeking outstanding faculty members to join its growing team. With plans to expand to 20 full-time faculty members over the next 2-3 years, the department is at the forefront of research at the intersection of Genomics, Personalized Medicine, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

A key initiative within the department is the Human Phenotype Project—a groundbreaking, large-scale longitudinal cohort and biobank designed to identify novel molecular markers with diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic value. This project involves deep profiling of participants through comprehensive data collection on medical history, lifestyle and nutritional habits, vitals, anthropometrics, blood tests, continuous glucose and sleep monitoring, and multi-omic molecular profiling, including genetics, transcriptomics, microbiomics, metabolomics, and immune system markers. The department leverages this data and advanced AI and computational models to generate insights into disease mechanisms, identifying novel biomarkers and developing state-of-the-art predictive models for disease onset and progression. These models are translated into personalized prevention strategies and innovative therapeutic interventions.

Research Areas of Interest:

We invite applicants with expertise in areas including, but not limited to:

  • Computational and Systems Biology
  • Medical and Health Informatics
  • Personalized Medicine
  • Foundation AI Models
  • Multi-omics and Integrative Data Analysis
  • Population-level Cohort and EHR Analysis
  • Epidemiology
  • Biomedical Imaging

Faculty joining the department will have full access to unique datasets, including the Human Phenotype Project, enabling innovative research that pushes the boundaries of precision medicine.

Position Details:

We are recruiting at the ranks of Full Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor. Successful candidates must hold a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field and demonstrate a strong track record of impactful and innovative research. A commitment to mentoring graduate students is also essential.

What we offer:

  • Competitive remuneration packages
  • Generous start-up funding
  • Access to world-class research infrastructure and datasets
  • A dynamic, collaborative academic environment

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit the following documents through the Interfolio application page Apply here.

  • Cover letter
  • Statement of research vision and interests
  • Statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and interests
  • Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • List of publications and Google Scholar H-index

We invite you to apply and join MBZUAI’s Computational Biology Department and be part of pioneering the future of personalized medicine and AI-driven healthcare.