Open Rank Faculty Positions in Biological and Life Sciences – MBZUAI, Abu Dhabi

Job Description

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) invites applications for open-rank faculty positions in Biological and Life Sciences at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor levels.

The positions are based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Open Date: July 9, 2026
Application Deadline: June 30, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

About the Biological and Life Sciences Division

The Biological and Life Sciences Division at MBZUAI conducts research at the intersection of genomics, multi-omics, personalized medicine, precision therapeutics, epidemiology, and artificial intelligence.

A major initiative within the division is the Human Phenotype Project, a large-scale longitudinal cohort and biobank designed to identify novel molecular markers with diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic value.

The project includes comprehensive participant profiling through data on:

• Medical history
• Lifestyle and nutritional habits
• Vitals and anthropometrics
• Blood tests
• Continuous glucose monitoring
• Sleep monitoring
• Genetics
• Transcriptomics
• Microbiomics
• Metabolomics
• Immune system markers

The division combines these datasets with advanced AI, medical, and computational models to investigate disease mechanisms, identify novel biomarkers, and develop predictive models for disease onset and progression.

The resulting research aims to support personalized prevention strategies and innovative therapeutic interventions.

Research Areas

Areas of interest include, but are 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 Electronic Health Record Analysis
• Epidemiology
• Pandemics
• Biomedical Imaging

Faculty joining the division will have access to unique datasets, including those generated through the Human Phenotype Project, supporting research at the intersection of AI and precision medicine.

Emirati Genome Project

Another flagship initiative is the Emirati Genome Project (EGP), a national programme designed to map the genetic profile of the UAE population and support personalized and preventive healthcare through advanced genomic research.

The project aims to:

• Address limitations in genetic models developed primarily using European populations.
• Support earlier diagnosis and targeted prevention for high-risk individuals.
• Enable more equitable and data-driven healthcare tailored to the local population.
• Contribute to national research, public health policy, and future drug discovery.

About Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is a university dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence as a global force for good.

The university was established by the UAE leadership to educate and develop talent, conduct advanced research, foster an innovation ecosystem, and serve as a strategic think tank for the public and private sectors.

MBZUAI brings together researchers across computer science, artificial intelligence, bioscience, humanities, and related disciplines.

Why Join MBZUAI?

Faculty members at MBZUAI may benefit from:

• Competitive compensation aligned with leading global academic institutions.
• Research funding and academic freedom supporting advanced AI research and independent inquiry.
• Comprehensive health and life insurance.
• Relocation support for international faculty.
• Access to cutting-edge AI laboratories and high-performance computing resources.
• Opportunities to collaborate with leading AI researchers, technology companies, government organizations, and policymakers.
• The opportunity to live and work in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Excellence in conducting innovative and impactful research.
• An interest in mentoring students.

Applications are invited at all academic levels:

• Assistant Professor
• Associate Professor
• Full Professor

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Application Requirements

Applicants should submit:

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Statement of research vision and interests.
• Statement of teaching interests, experience, and philosophy.
• List of key publications from the last five years.
• Google Scholar H-Index.
• Names and contact details for three referees.

Referees will be contacted during the recruitment process and asked to upload their reference letters through Interfolio.

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted by:

June 30, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Applicants should verify all vacancy information and application requirements through the official MBZUAI recruitment system before applying.