New York University in Abu Dhabi, Mathematics/Science
Position ID:
NYUAbuDhabi-AIMATH [#27633]
Position Title:
Research assistant AI-Math discovery
Position Type:
Other
Position Location:
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi 129188, United Arab Emirates
Subject Areas:
AI; Machine Learning; Mathematics
Appl Deadline:
(posted 2025/11/11, listed until 2026/05/11)
Position Description:
Position Description
The Center for Interdisciplinary Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (CIDSAI) at NYU Abu Dhabi seeks to recruit a highly motivated researcher to work within its foundation cluster, led by Professors Pierre Youssef, Keith Ross, and Saurabh Ray. The position will contribute to CIDSAI’s efforts to design AI systems that advance scientific and mathematical discovery, combining machine learning, reasoning, and human-AI collaboration. Successful candidates will work in a dynamic research environment at the intersection of data science, artificial intelligence, and mathematics, alongside faculty and researchers across disciplines. The successful candidate will contribute to one or more of the following components: Reinforcement Learning for Reasoning Formal Verification and Lean Automation AI-Assisted Collaboration and Problem Formulation Preference will be given to candidates with strong background in machine learning and mathematical reasoning and experience in one or more of the following: o Large Language Models (LLMs), multi-agent systems, or reinforcement learning. o Formal proof assistants (Lean, Coq, Isabelle, or similar). o Programming. o Strong mathematical maturity. Requirements: a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or computer science, with evidence of strong mathematical and computational skills. The appointment is for two years, with the possibility of renewal. 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 maximum three pages summary of research accomplishments and interests, and at least 2 letters of recommendation, all in PDF format. Further questions may be directed to Professor Pierre Youssef at yp27@nyu.edu. 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.We are not accepting applications for this job through MathJobs.Org right now. Please apply at https://apply.interfolio.com/177527
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- Web Page: https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/research/faculty-labs-and-projects/cidsai.html