Postdoctoral Researcher – AI for Precision Medicine | MBZUAI

Job Description

The Biological and Life Sciences Division at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) invites applications for talented and motivated Postdoctoral Researchers in AI for Precision Medicine and Therapeutics.

The successful candidates will develop Artificial Intelligence and network data science algorithms for mining molecular multi-omics and medical data, with the aim of advancing precision medicine and discovering new precision therapeutics.

Researchers will work closely with an interdisciplinary team and will have the opportunity to contribute to research involving data from the Human Phenotype Project and the Emirati Genome Project.

Employer: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)
Division: Biological and Life Sciences Division
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Position: Postdoctoral Researcher – AI for Precision Medicine and Therapeutics
Field: Artificial Intelligence / Computational Biology / Precision Medicine
Open Date: 21 September 2026

AI Precision Medicine Postdoc – Position Overview

This postdoctoral position combines advanced research across:

• Artificial Intelligence.
• Machine Learning.
• Deep Learning.
• Network Science.
• Bioinformatics.
• Genomics.
• Multi-omics.
• Computational Biology.
• Medical Informatics.
• Computational Chemistry.
• Precision Medicine.
• Precision Therapeutics.

The successful candidates will work on developing computational and AI approaches to analyse complex biological and medical datasets and improve multiple precision-medicine tasks.

AI for Precision Medicine

The research will focus on applying AI and computational methods to improve precision medicine.

Areas of work may include:

• Molecular multi-omics analysis.
• Medical-data mining.
• Patient stratification.
• Disease modelling.
• Biomarker discovery.
• Therapeutic discovery.
• Network-based analysis.
• Data-driven precision healthcare.

Precision Therapeutics

The position also focuses on the discovery and development of new precision therapeutics.

Researchers will use computational approaches to analyse biological and medical information and identify insights relevant to therapeutic development.

Multi-Omics and Genomics Research

The successful candidates will work with complex molecular and genomic datasets.

Relevant areas include:

• Genomics.
• Multi-omics.
• Bioinformatics.
• Network biology.
• Network medicine.
• Medical informatics.

The position provides access to significant research opportunities connected with UAE population and health datasets.

Human Phenotype Project and Emirati Genome Project

Successful candidates will be uniquely positioned to work with data from:

• Human Phenotype Project.
• Emirati Genome Project.

These datasets provide opportunities for high-impact interdisciplinary research in AI, genomics, precision medicine, and computational biology.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Applicants should have strong expertise across several relevant areas, which may include:

• Artificial Intelligence.
• Machine Learning.
• Deep Learning.
• Large Language Models.
• Agentic AI.
• Data Science.
• Network Science.

The research environment supports the development and application of advanced computational methods to biomedical problems.

Network Science and Network Medicine

The research programme also incorporates:

• Graph algorithms.
• Network analysis.
• Complexity theory.
• Network biology.
• Network medicine.
• Network analytics.

These approaches can be used to model interactions across biological systems and medical datasets.

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

The position is particularly suitable for researchers with expertise in:

• Bioinformatics.
• Computational Biology.
• Genomics.
• Medical Informatics.
• Computational Chemistry.

Candidates should be comfortable working with complex biological data and quantitative research methodologies.

Scientific Computing and Data Analysis

Relevant technical areas include:

• Algorithms.
• Data analysis.
• Scientific computing.
• Statistics.
• Parallel computing.
• Graph and network methods.
• Quantitative modelling.

Programming Skills

Candidates should have programming experience relevant to AI and bioinformatics research.

Technologies identified for the position include:

• Python.
• C.
• C++.
• TensorFlow.
• PyTorch.
• MATLAB.
• Scripting languages.
• Parallel-computing environments.

Research and Publications

Applicants should demonstrate:

• A record of publications in top-tier conferences or journals.
• Research activity in bioinformatics, AI, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

The successful candidates will contribute to advancing the state of the art in their research areas.

Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Research

Postdoctoral researchers will work closely with an interdisciplinary team and should demonstrate the ability to:

• Work independently.
• Collaborate effectively.
• Manage multiple research tasks.
• Prioritise projects.
• Communicate research findings clearly.

Required Qualification

Applicants must hold a:

• PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Bioinformatics, or a related quantitative field.

Areas of Expertise

Candidates should have strong expertise in several of the following areas:

• Data Science.
• Bioinformatics.
• Network Science.
• Artificial Intelligence.
• Machine Learning.
• Deep Learning.
• Large Language Models.
• Genomics.
• Agentic AI.
• Computational Chemistry.
• Related quantitative areas.

Technical Experience

Relevant technical skills include several of the following:

• Algorithms.
• Data analysis.
• Graph theory.
• Network theory.
• Complexity theory.
• Scientific computing.
• Statistics.
• Machine Learning.
• C.
• C++.
• Python.
• Scripting languages.
• MATLAB.
• Parallel computing.
• Bioinformatics.
• Network biology.
• Network medicine.
• Network analytics.
• AI.
• Deep Learning.
• LLMs.
• Genomics.
• Agentic AI.
• Medical Informatics.
• Computational Chemistry.

Communication Skills

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Excellent written English.
• Excellent verbal English.
• Ability to communicate effectively within an interdisciplinary research environment.

Research Environment at MBZUAI

MBZUAI is a university dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence through education, research, innovation, and collaboration.

The position provides opportunities for:

• Interdisciplinary research.
• Career development.
• Technology transfer.
• Industry collaboration.
• Government collaboration.
• International research engagement.

Compensation and Benefits

MBZUAI highlights:

• Competitive salaries aligned with leading global academic institutions.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Relocation support for international hires.
• Research and collaboration opportunities.

Living in Abu Dhabi

The position is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, providing access to the University’s research environment and collaborations across academia, industry, and government.

Recommended Professional Development

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This position has a particularly strong connection to genomics, multi-omics, bioinformatics, computational biology, data science, and precision medicine.

The Genomic Data Science Specialization from Johns Hopkins University provides structured training in computational approaches to genomic data analysis.

It may be especially relevant to postdoctoral researchers, computational biologists, bioinformaticians, AI researchers, and scientists working with genomic or multi-omics datasets.

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Application Requirements

Applicants should submit:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV), including a list of publications.
• Cover letter.
• List of references.
• All university transcripts.

Enquiries

Questions regarding the position may be directed to:

Prof. Przulj
Email: natasa.przulj@mbzuai.ac.ae

Job Summary

Employer	Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)
Division	Biological and Life Sciences Division
Location	Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position	Postdoctoral Researcher – AI for Precision Medicine and Therapeutics
Field	AI / Computational Biology / Precision Medicine
Open Date	21 September 2026
Required Qualification	PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Bioinformatics, or related quantitative field
Core Research Areas	AI, ML, Deep Learning, Genomics, Multi-omics, Network Science, Bioinformatics, Precision Medicine
Programming / Tools	Python, C, C++, TensorFlow, PyTorch, MATLAB, scripting and parallel computing
Research Requirement	Publications in top-tier conferences or journals in bioinformatics, AI, or related fields
Key Datasets	Human Phenotype Project and Emirati Genome Project
Application Materials	CV with publications, cover letter, references, university transcripts
Contact	natasa.przulj@mbzuai.ac.ae
Application Deadline	Not stated