Description
Post-Doctoral Associate in Mathematics under Division of Science - Prof.
Pierre Youssef
New York University: NYU - Global: Abu Dhabi: ADScience
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Open Date
Feb 16, 2020
Description
The Division of Science at New York University Abu Dhabi is looking to recruit
several postdoctoral associates to work under the supervision of Prof. Pierre
Youssef on subjects including (in no particular order):
Concentration and functional inequalities.
Mixing times of Markov chains.
Random matrix theory and spectrum of random graphs.
High dimensional convex geometry.
Mathematical aspects of machine learning (deep learning, feature
selection, bias and fairness modeling, etc.)
While excellent candidates with other research interest may be considered, a
priority will be given to those able to relate to one or several of the above
topics.
The Postdoctoral Associates will be appointed for a duration of two years.
Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Mathematics, statistics or theoretical
computer science. We seek candidates with an outstanding academic record.
The terms of employment are generous and internationally very competitive and
include housing and educational subsidies for children.
For consideration, applicants must submit the following items in PDF format:
Cover letter.
Transcript of PhD degree.
Curriculum vitae.
List of publications with a short summary (few sentences) of the
contribution of each article.
A short research statement (max 4 pages) including the applicant's
research interests, accomplishments and future research projects.
Three letters of recommendation to be sent confidentially (applicants
will be prompted to enter the referee's e-mails).
Further questions may be directed to yp27@nyu.edu.
NYUAD is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and
social inclusion.
About NYUAD
NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated
liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social
Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU
Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU's global network university, an
interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six
continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty
in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university
represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the
intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined
through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major
intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center
for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing,
through its academic, research, and creative activities.
UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
This position is not located in the United States. You must be willing to
relocate to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search.
Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all
application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free
of charge.
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