Open-Rank Computer Science Professor | MBZUAI Abu Dhabi

Job Description

The Computer Science area within the Division of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) invites applications for open-rank faculty positions in Computer Science.

Outstanding candidates are welcome to apply at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor level.

The search covers a broad range of Computer Science areas, including computer systems, theoretical computer science, security and cryptography, programming languages, compilers, graphics, and visualization.

Employer: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)
Division: Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Area: Computer Science
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Academic Rank: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Full Professor
Field: Computer Science
Open Date: 7 September 2026
Application Deadline: 30 June 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Computer Science Professor Abu Dhabi – Position Overview

MBZUAI is expanding its Computer Science area and is seeking outstanding academics with demonstrated excellence in innovative and impactful research.

Candidates may work in areas including, but not limited to:

• Computer systems.
• Theoretical computer science.
• Security and cryptography.
• Programming languages.
• Compilers.
• Programming environments.
• Graphics.
• Visualization.

The successful candidates will join MBZUAI’s growing research and academic environment and contribute to advanced Computer Science research, teaching, and student mentoring.

Computer Systems

Relevant areas include:

• Operating systems.
• Storage.
• Networking.
• Embedded systems.
• Real-time systems.
• Databases.
• Computer architecture.

Researchers working across systems, infrastructure, and advanced computing environments are encouraged to apply.

Theoretical Computer Science

The search also includes researchers working in theoretical areas such as:

• Algorithms.
• Complexity.
• Semantics.
• Logic.
• Verification.

Security and Cryptography

Candidates with expertise in:

• Computer security.
• Cybersecurity.
• Cryptography.
• Secure systems.
• Related security research.

are also within the scope of the search.

Programming Languages and Compilers

Relevant research areas include:

• Programming languages.
• Compilers.
• Programming environments.
• Language implementation.
• Related software systems research.

Graphics and Visualization

The search also welcomes candidates working in:

• Computer graphics.
• Visualization.
• Related visual-computing areas.

Research Expectations

Applicants should demonstrate excellence in:

• Innovative research.
• Impactful research.
• Scholarly contribution.
• Advancing their field of Computer Science.

MBZUAI provides an environment designed to support ambitious research and academic independence.

Student Mentoring

Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to:

• Mentoring students.
• Supporting student research.
• Developing future researchers.
• Contributing to a collaborative academic environment.

Required Qualification

Applicants must hold a:

• PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field.

Academic Rank

Applications are welcome at all three faculty levels:

• Assistant Professor.
• Associate Professor.
• Full Professor.

Why Join MBZUAI?

MBZUAI highlights a research environment offering:

• Competitive salaries aligned with leading global academic institutions.
• Research funding.
• Academic freedom.
• Support for independent inquiry.
• Advanced AI research facilities.
• High-performance computing.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Relocation support for international faculty.

Research Infrastructure

Faculty members will have access to:

• State-of-the-art AI laboratories.
• High-performance computing.
• Research resources designed to support advanced Computer Science and AI research.

Industry and Government Collaboration

Faculty members may collaborate with:

• Leading AI researchers.
• Technology companies.
• Government agencies.
• Policymakers.
• Research institutions.

These collaborations support the development of AI-driven and computing solutions for real-world challenges.

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Application Requirements

Applicants should submit:

• Cover Letter.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Research statement.
• Teaching statement.
• List of publications.
• Google Scholar H-Index.
• Links to 3–5 papers that best represent the applicant’s research.
• Names and contact details for at least three referees.

Reference letters submitted directly by applicants will not be accepted.

Each referee will be contacted separately to upload their reference letter.

Application Review

Applications received by:

15 December 2026

will receive full consideration.

Applications submitted after this date will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.

Final Application Deadline

The advertised deadline is:

30 June 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Job Summary

Employer	Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)
Division	Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Area	Computer Science
Location	Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Position	Open-Rank Faculty in Computer Science
Academic Rank	Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Full Professor
Field	Computer Science
Research Areas	Systems, Theory, Security, Cryptography, Programming Languages, Compilers, Graphics, Visualization
Required Qualification	PhD in Computer Science or closely related field
Research Requirement	Demonstrated excellence in innovative and impactful research
Mentoring Requirement	Strong passion for mentoring students
Open Date	7 September 2026
Full Consideration Date	15 December 2026
Application Deadline	30 June 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Application Materials	Cover letter, CV, research and teaching statements, publication list, H-Index, 3–5 paper links, referees
Reference Process	Referees contacted directly to upload reference letters