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Postdoctoral Research Associate in AI or Computer Science |
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CATEGORY
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Research |
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College
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Departments
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Department
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Research Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences |
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Job Purpose
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As a As a Postdoctoral Research Associate in AI or Computer Science, you are expected to work on interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of artificial intelligence and
the social sciences. As well as contribute to promoting
the integration of AI into research in the fields of humanities and social
sciences and explore how AI can be applied to address social challenges.
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Main accountabilities & expectations
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- Conduct innovative research in the application of AI to social sciences, focusing on areas such as predictive analytics, social behavior modeling, ethical AI, and human-AI interaction.
- Collaborate with faculty members in the fields of AI and its applications in humanities and social sciences, and related disciplines.
- Design and implement AI-driven experiments and data analysis methodologies to address research questions in humanities and social sciences.
- Publish research outcomes in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and present findings at international conferences.
- Contribute to the preparation of grant applications to secure external funding.
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- Supervise undergraduate and graduate students as needed and assist in the organization of workshops and seminars.
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Required Skills
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- Excellent oral and communication skills and the ability to prepare professional documents, in both Arabic and English.
- Proficiency in popular coding languages including Python and C++.
- Excellent knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, Large language models, especially in relation to Humanities and social sciences.
- Excellent knowledge of the software development life cycle.
- Knowledge of Object-Relational Mapping frameworks.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and produce reports under strict guidelines.
- Excellent listening and questioning skills, combined with the ability to interact confidently with clients to establish what the problem is and explain the solution.
- Flexibility and ability to function effectively as part of a team.
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Desirable Requirements
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- Educational background in a relevant field such as AI and / or computer science, with experience in AI application in humanities and social sciences.
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Demonstrated expertise in machine learning, data science, natural language processing, or AI methods applied to social science data.
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Strong programming skills (Python, R, or equivalent) and experience with AI tools and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
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Experience in conducting interdisciplinary research and handling large datasets.
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A strong record of publications in reputable journals in the relevant fields.
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Job Location
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University of Sharjah (Main) |
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Job Criteria
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Gender |
, Male, Female, |
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Qualifications |
Phd |
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Relevant Experience
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2 |
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Living In UAE |
Open for all |
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Nationality |
, All, |
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