Open Rank Faculty Positions in Biological & Life Sciences

About the role

The Biological and Life Sciences Division at MBZUAI is seeking outstanding scholars to join as open‑rank faculty members. You will lead cutting‑edge research at the intersection of genomics, multi‑omics, personalized medicine, epidemiology and artificial intelligence, leveraging unique datasets such as the Human Phenotype Project and the Emirati Genome Project.

Key responsibilities

• Design and execute high‑impact research projects using AI‑driven models and multi‑omics data.
• Develop and teach graduate‑level courses in computational biology, health informatics, or related fields.
• Supervise and mentor PhD and master’s students, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Secure external research funding and publish findings in top‑tier journals.
• Contribute to national health initiatives and translate research outcomes into precision‑medicine solutions.

Required profile

• PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, AI, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong publication record in AI‑enabled biomedical research.
• Experience working with large, longitudinal health datasets and biobanks.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across scientific and engineering teams.

Required skills

• Computational biology
• Systems biology
• AI modeling
• Multi‑omics data analysis

What we offer

• Access to world‑class longitudinal cohorts and biobanks.
• State‑of‑the‑art AI and computational infrastructure.
• Support for interdisciplinary research and industry partnerships.
• Competitive academic package in a vibrant, international research environment.