The Division of Engineering at NYU Abu Dhabi is searching for rising scholars to conduct important research and teach the next generation of global leaders.

You are invited to apply for a tenure-track position in the Control systems and intelligent decision-making within the Electrical Engineering (EE) program. Emphasis will be given in: a) Machine and Reinforcement Learning on Robotics and Control Systems, and b) Autonomous Systems. The available opening is at the Assistant Professor rank. The EE-program has invested in robotics and there are exceptional facilities in aerial/ground and submersible agents, haptics, brain machine interface(s), vision, and autonomous systems including its 1000m³ motion capture arena. The Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) will play a pivotal role in the applications oriented side of this position. Faculty in NYUAD?s EE have close collaboration with their colleagues at NYU?s ECE and CSE departments. NYUNY is well known globally for its research in Communications, Robotics and Control, and Machine Learning. NYUAD?s Global PhD student fellowship program assists in tightening this collaboration and sharing of knowledge and expertise.

NYUAD has state-of-the-art research facilities in a new 15-acre campus on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The core research infrastructure has extensive and exceptional range of instruments for robotics, water research, imaging, 3D-printing and fabrication, and others. In addition, the Engineering Division of NYUAD has close collaborations with the faculty and students at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, and has access to the world-class research centers and infrastructure in New York. Students are drawn from around the globe, surpassing all traditional academic benchmarks. The NYU Abu Dhabi undergraduate student body has garnered an impressive record of scholarships, graduate-school appointments, and many other honors, including twelve Rhodes Scholarships since 2014. The NYUAD Global Ph.D. Fellowship program attracts the best talent from across the world for pursuing doctoral research on campus.

About NYU Abu Dhabi
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NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity?s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi?s high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents.

NYUAD is committed to building and strengthening a university-wide culture of inclusion, diversity, belonging and equity (IDBE), which is fundamental to the University?s commitment to excellence. Visit our website for more information on NYUAD?s commitment to IDBE and how these values are fundamental to our mission.

Students are drawn from among the world?s best. They are bright, intellectually passionate, and committed to building a campus environment anchored in mutual respect, understanding, and care. The NYUAD undergraduate student body has garnered an impressive record of scholarships, graduate-school admissions, and other global honors. Graduate education is an area of growth for the University; the current graduate student population of over 100 students is expected to expand in the next decade as doctoral programs are developed.

Working for NYUAD
At NYUAD, we recognize that Abu Dhabi is more than where you work; it?s your home. In order for faculty/academic staff to thrive, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. This starts with a generous relocation allowance; educational assistance for your dependents; access to health and wellness services; and more. NYUAD is committed to faculty/academic staff success throughout the academic trajectory, providing support for ambitious and world-class research projects and innovative, interactive teaching approaches. Support for dual-career families is a priority. Visit our website for more information on benefits for you and your dependents.

This position requires a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or related disciplines.

We seek individuals who have, or have the potential to develop, a strong record of scholarship and have the ability to develop and lead high-quality research. 

It is also expected that the successful candidate will obtain affiliation at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, which allows research and teaching privileges as well as access to programs and facilities in New York.

To apply for this position, please submit the following items:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching Interests
• Recent teaching evaluations (if available)
• Statement of Research Plans
• Names and contact information for three (3) references. (Only referees of shortlisted candidates will be contacted.)  

We will begin reviewing applications in Fall 2025. Shortlisted candidates are expected to be invited for campus visits in Abu Dhabi and New York in Spring 2026. We anticipate that successful candidates can start the appointment and relocate to Abu Dhabi in the academic year 2026-2027, subject to final budget approval.

NYUAD is committed to equality and is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our university.

For questions about this position, please email nyuad.academicrecruitment@nyu.edu.

Join NYU Abu Dhabi, an exceptional place for exceptional people.

NYUAD values diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity; such principles are fundamental to the university's commitment to excellence. NYUAD is an equal opportunity employer.  We particularly welcome applications from members of historically underrepresented groups, women, and UAE nationals. Multidisciplinary research and exceptional teaching in a highly diverse and inclusive campus community are hallmarks of the University?s mission.

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