Fully funded PhD in Software Analysis (SANAD Lab)

About the role

The SANAD Lab at New York University Abu Dhabi is looking for motivated PhD candidates to join a research team co‑led by Sarah Nadi and Karim Ali. This fully funded doctoral position focuses on creating scalable, precise, and practical techniques that improve software development, understanding, and maintenance.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct original research in software analysis, developer support, and program engineering.
• Design, implement, and evaluate novel tools and techniques for software developers.
• Publish research findings in top‑tier conferences and journals.
• Collaborate with lab members and supervise undergraduate or master’s projects as needed.
• Present results to internal and external audiences.

Required profile

• Strong academic background in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in program analysis, software tooling, or developer support.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and a passion for research.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Required skills

What we offer

• Fully funded PhD position covering tuition and a stipend.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art research facilities and resources.
• Mentorship from leading researchers in software analysis.
• Opportunities to publish and present at international venues.