Epidemiology – Open Rank Faculty Positions | MBZUAI School of Digital Public Health | Abu Dhabi

Job Description

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) invites applications for open-rank faculty positions in Epidemiology within its School of Digital Public Health. Join a pioneering AI institution to advance population health through data-driven epidemiological research.

Position Overview:
The Department of Epidemiology seeks faculty at all academic ranks to develop innovative approaches to disease surveillance, pandemic forecasting, and public health intervention. Successful candidates will leverage AI and multi-omic data to address global health challenges.

Research Focus Areas:

• Pandemic Modeling and Forecasting
• Pathogen Genomics and Surveillance
• Epidemiological Big-Data Analytics
• Global Health Informatics
• Vaccine Development Strategies
• Infectious Disease Mechanisms
• AI-Driven Public Health Interventions

Unique Research Opportunity:
Faculty will access the Human Phenotype Project’s comprehensive dataset featuring:

• Multi-omic molecular profiling
• Continuous health monitoring data
• Lifestyle and environmental factors
• Population-level health indicators

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach graduate courses in epidemiology and public health analytics
• Mentor students in epidemiological research methods
• Develop AI-powered disease surveillance tools
• Conduct interdisciplinary research on infectious threats
• Translate research findings into public health interventions
• Collaborate with government and global health organizations

Qualifications and Requirements:

• PhD in Epidemiology, Public Health, or related quantitative field
• Demonstrated expertise in epidemiological methods
• Experience with large-scale health data analysis
• Strong computational and analytical skills
• Record of innovative research and publications
• Commitment to mentoring and collaborative research

Why Join MBZUAI:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health and relocation benefits
• Access to unique epidemiological datasets
• State-of-the-art computing infrastructure
• Collaboration with AI and health experts
• Strategic location in Abu Dhabi

Application Requirements:

• Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae
• Research Vision Statement
• Teaching Philosophy Statement
• Publication list with H-index
• Three professional references

Application Timeline:
Open from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026

Help shape the future of AI-driven epidemiology at the world’s first dedicated AI university.