Computational Biology Faculty Positions | MBZUAI School of Digital Public Health | Abu Dhabi

Job Description

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) invites applications for faculty positions in Computational Biology within its School of Digital Public Health. Join the world’s first AI-focused university to advance precision medicine through cutting-edge computational research.

Position Overview:
The School of Digital Public Health seeks passionate researchers and educators at all academic ranks (Assistant, Associate, Full Professor) to contribute to groundbreaking research at the AI-healthcare interface. Successful candidates will join an expanding school aiming to grow to 60 faculty members in the coming years.

Research Focus Areas:

• Computational and Systems Biology
• Multi-omics and Integrative Data Analysis
• Foundation AI Models for Healthcare
• Medical and Health Informatics
• Personalized Medicine and Biomarker Discovery
• Population-level Cohort and EHR Analysis
• Biomedical Imaging and Pandemic Modeling

Unique Research Opportunity:
Faculty will have full access to the Human Phenotype Project – a groundbreaking longitudinal cohort and biobank featuring:

• Comprehensive multi-omic molecular profiling
• Continuous health monitoring data
• Lifestyle and nutritional information
• Genetic, transcriptomic, and metabolic data

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality instruction in computational biology and AI
• Mentor graduate students and supervise research projects
• Develop innovative curriculum for digital public health programs
• Conduct interdisciplinary research using unique datasets
• Publish high-impact research and secure external funding
• Collaborate with leading AI researchers and healthcare experts

Qualifications and Requirements:

• PhD in Computer Science, Computational Biology, or closely related field
• Demonstrated excellence in innovative and impactful research
• Strong publication record in relevant fields
• Interest in student mentorship and academic collaboration
• Experience in AI/ML applications for healthcare (preferred)

Why Join MBZUAI:

• Top-tier compensation competitive with global institutions
• Comprehensive health insurance and relocation support
• State-of-the-art research facilities and computing resources
• Access to unique datasets including Human Phenotype Project
• Collaboration with leading AI researchers and industry partners
• Location in Abu Dhabi – world’s safest city with rich cultural amenities

Application Requirements:

• Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae
• Research Vision Statement
• Teaching Philosophy Statement
• List of key publications and Google Scholar H-index
• Three professional references

Application Timeline:
Applications accepted from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026

Join MBZUAI to shape the future of AI-driven healthcare research in one of the world’s top AI universities.