Computational Biology – Open Rank Faculty Positions | MBZUAI

Job Description

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) invites applications for open-rank faculty positions in Computational Biology. The School of Digital Public Health seeks passionate researchers and educators to advance AI-driven healthcare innovation in Abu Dhabi.

Position Overview:
Faculty members will join a rapidly expanding school that aims to grow to 60 faculty members within 3-4 years. Successful candidates will deliver high-quality instruction, mentor graduate students, and conduct interdisciplinary research using unique datasets from the groundbreaking Human Phenotype Project.

Research Focus Areas:

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach graduate courses in computational biology and related fields
• Conduct innovative research leveraging the Human Phenotype Project’s longitudinal data
• Mentor graduate students and supervise research projects
• Contribute to curriculum development and academic program growth
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across MBZUAI’s AI research ecosystem
• Publish high-impact research and secure external funding

Qualifications and Requirements:

• PhD in Computational Biology, Computer Science, or closely related field
• Demonstrated excellence in innovative research and publications
• Strong interest in student mentorship and academic collaboration
• Experience in AI/ML applications for healthcare and life sciences
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams across computational and biological domains

Application Requirements:

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae
• Research vision statement and teaching philosophy
• List of key publications and Google Scholar H-index
• Three professional references

Why Join MBZUAI:

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

Application Deadline: June 30, 2026

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