Postdoctoral Associate in Computational Linguistics and NLP
Join NYU Abu Dhabi’s CAMeL Lab to advance Arabic NLP, machine translation, and open-source tools in a globally competitive research environment.
Best for:Best for postdoctoral researchers with expertise in NLP, machine learning, and computational linguistics, particularly those interested in Arabic language technologies and open-source contributions.
Overview
The Computational Approaches to Modeling Language (CAMeL) Lab at New York University Abu Dhabi is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to contribute to cutting-edge research in natural language processing (NLP), computational linguistics, and data science. The successful candidate will collaborate on developing open-source tools, resources, and publications across key areas such as Arabic NLP (orthography normalization, grammatical error correction, morphology tagging, syntax parsing, and readability assessment), machine translation, and text analytics. The position offers a competitive salary, housing subsidies, and educational benefits for dependents, making it ideal for researchers with a strong background in computer science, computational linguistics, or related fields and a passion for advancing AI in multilingual contexts.
What you'll do
- Develop and contribute to open-source tools and resources for NLP and computational linguistics.
- Conduct research in Arabic NLP, including orthography normalization, grammatical error correction, morphology tagging, syntax parsing, and readability assessment.
- Collaborate on machine translation and text analytics projects to advance the field.
- Publish research findings in high-impact venues and contribute to the lab’s extensive publication record.
- Engage in interdisciplinary research and contribute to the lab’s mission of advancing AI and data science.
- Participate in teaching and mentoring opportunities within the university’s research environment.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computational Linguistics, or a related field, awarded within the last 5 years.
Language: English; proficiency required for research and collaboration.
Instruction: English
Publications: A research publication record appropriate for the postdoctoral associate rank.
- Proven experience in natural language processing (NLP) or computational linguistics.
- Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, Java, or similar).
- Experience with machine learning techniques and frameworks.
- Publication record appropriate for a postdoctoral associate.
- Familiarity with Arabic language and NLP is preferred but not mandatory.
- Applicants must have received their PhD within the last 5 years.
- Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply in line with UAE regulations.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-28 · open until filled
Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript of degree, a one-page summary of research accomplishments and interests, and at least 2 letters of recommendation, all in PDF format. Applications will be accepted immediately and reviewed until the position is filled.
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Transcript of degree
- One-page summary of research accomplishments and interests
- At least 2 letters of recommendation
Contact
Nizar Habash· Supervisor
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