Research Faculty – AI Research Center (Assistant to Professor)

About the role

The Deanship of Research and Graduate Studies at Ajman University invites applications for a full‑time research faculty position (Research Assistant, Associate, or Professor) within the Artificial Intelligence Research Center, starting Spring 2026/2027. The successful candidate will lead cutting‑edge AI research, contribute to teaching, secure external funding, and collaborate with academic, industry, and community partners.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct innovative research in AI domains such as machine learning, deep learning, NLP, computer vision, robotics, AI ethics and explainable AI; publish in high‑impact journals and conferences.
• Deliver AI‑related courses, workshops and seminars; supervise undergraduate and graduate research projects and theses.
• Develop and submit competitive grant proposals, manage funded projects and ensure compliance with sponsor requirements.
• Organise workshops, seminars and conferences; foster collaborations with industry, government and international academic networks; promote the university’s AI initiatives through public engagement.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science or a closely related field from a globally recognised institution.
• Strong publication record in top AI journals or conferences with demonstrable citation impact.
• Proven experience teaching AI‑related subjects and supervising student research at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
• Ability to secure external research funding and manage collaborative projects.

Required skills

• R
• Java
• Python
• TensorFlow
• PyTorch
• Keras
• Hadoop
• Spark
• MLops
• Azure
• AWS