18 Oct
Asterix Communications
Abu Dhabi
New York University : NYU - Global : Abu Dhabi : AD Science : AD Computer Science
Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Open Date
May 17, 2024
Description
The New York University Abu Dhabi Computational Approaches to Modeling Language (CAMeL) Lab seeks to hire a new research associate to work in any of the lab research areas, to be involved in the development of open-source tools and resources, and to work on publications related to their work.
CAMeL's mission is research and education in artificial intelligence, specifically focusing on natural language processing, computational linguistics, and data science.
The main lab research areas are Arabic natural language processing (orthography normalization, grammatical error correction,
morphology tagging, syntax parsing, readability assessment), machine translation, and text analytics.
Since its establishment in 2014, the CAMeL Lab has produced over 150 publications and 20 language resources and tools. The lab website is http : / / www.
camel-lab.com / . Google Scholar of the lab is at http : / / scholar.camel-lab.com / .
The position will target the rank of Research Associate (with BS or MS). A strong preference is for individuals with (a) computer science or computer engineering degrees including previous experience in natural language processing or computational linguistics / language technologies degrees;
b) strong programming and software engineering skills, and machine learning experience; and (c) some research publication experience.
Knowledge of Arabic language is preferred, but not required. Previous work on Arabic NLP is preferred but not required.
The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children.
Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled.
To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript of degree, a one-page summary of research statement, and at least 2 references for letters of recommendation, all in PDF format.
If you have any questions, please email : HIDDEN TEXT .
About NYUAD :
NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering.
NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU's global network university,
an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity.
This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective.
As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.
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UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.
▶️ Research Associate in the Division of Science [Computer Science] - Dr. Nizar Habash
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