Research Scientist in AI for Precision Medicine and Therapeutics

Develop cutting-edge AI and network data science algorithms to advance precision medicine and therapeutic discovery at MBZUAI.

Best for:Best for AI and bioinformatics researchers with a PhD in quantitative fields, strong programming skills (Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch), and a passion for precision medicine and computational biology.

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · R3 · Established researcher

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AI in precision medicineNetwork data scienceMolecular multi-omics data analysisGenomics and therapeutic discoveryComputational biologyMachine learning for biomedical applications

This is a research staff position — not a PhD studentship.

Deadline

Nov 5, 2026

22 days

Funding

Salaried

Competitive salaries aligned with leading global academic institutions

Start date

flexible

Full-time

Location

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

Overview

This position at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi seeks a Research Scientist to pioneer AI-driven solutions in precision medicine and therapeutics. The successful candidate will design algorithms for mining molecular multi-omics and medical data, contributing to flagship projects like the Human Phenotype Project and Emirati Genome Project. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, tech transfer, and high-impact research in computational biology and AI. Generous compensation and world-class facilities are provided, making it an ideal opportunity for researchers with expertise in AI, bioinformatics, and data science.

AI for precision medicineBioinformaticsNetwork scienceDeep learningGenomicsComputational biologyPrecision therapeuticsData science

What you'll do

Develop AI and network data science algorithms for mining molecular multi-omics and medical data to improve precision medicine tasks.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams to advance state-of-the-art methodologies in AI-driven biomedical research.
Work on flagship projects such as the Human Phenotype Project and Emirati Genome Project to discover new precision therapeutics.
Conduct high-impact research in AI, computational biology, and precision medicine, with opportunities for tech transfer and industry collaboration.
Contribute to career development, knowledge dissemination, and innovation within MBZUAI’s research ecosystem.

Requirements

Degree required: PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Bioinformatics, or a related quantitative field.

Language: English; proficiency required for communication and collaboration.

Instruction: English

Publications: Record of publications in top-tier conferences or journals in bioinformatics, AI, or related fields.

Required skills

Expertise in data science, bioinformatics, network science, AI, machine learning, deep learning, LLMs, genomics, or agentic AI.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.
Strong background in algorithms, data analysis, graph/network theory, scientific computing, and statistics.
Experience with bioinformatics tools, network biology, network medicine, and computational chemistry.
Record of publications in top-tier conferences or journals in bioinformatics, AI, or related fields.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills in English.

Nice to have

Experience with scripting languages like MATLAB and parallel computing environments.Prior involvement in interdisciplinary research projects combining AI and biomedical data.Familiarity with medical informatics and computational chemistry tools.

Eligibility

Open to international candidates; relocation support provided for international hires.

Funding & terms

Type

Salaried

Amount

Competitive salaries aligned with leading global academic institutions

Duration

Permanent

Programme

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence

How to apply

Deadline: 2026-11-05

Submit a CV including a list of publications, a cover letter, a list of references, and all university transcripts via the application portal. For questions, contact Prof. Przulj directly via email.

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