Post Doctoral Fellow in Computer Science

Organisation/Company: KHALIFA UNIVERSITY

Research Field: Computer Science

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country: United Arab Emirates

Application Deadline: 31 Dec 2027 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Permanent

Job Status: Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? No

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Job Purpose

We seek a Postdoctoral researcher in machine learning and blockchain technology to join our 3 years funded project, "Optimized Secure Machine Learning in Decentralized Networks: Integrating Homomorphic Encryption, SMPC, and Differential Privacy." The position requires a strong computer science background with good programming and communication skills. Experience in machine learning and blockchain technology is needed. In particular, the candidate will be required to:

• Provide high quality research support and undertake internationally competitive research aimed at publication, thereby contributing to the academic and research mission of the University.
• Acquire the varied skills necessary to advance their career with guidance from the advisor, including the ability to present research plans and findings in a convincing style, both in oral and written modes of communication, understand research group management and supervision of others, establish contacts and network with colleagues pursuing a similar research agenda, and organize and teach a class or course if more inclined towards a teaching career.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Assisting PI and Co-PIs in writing funding proposals.

Operational Responsibilities

• Engage in standard postdoc responsibilities which will include involvement in research center activities, conference/workshop organization, arranging for meetings, searching libraries and databases to identify books, articles, or other publications; compiling, organizing, summarizing, and/or presenting requested information; and conducting any other explorations, investigations, and studies relevant to furthering the research project. The researcher will be engaged in software development for project purposes.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Guide and supervise PhD and MSc students, as well as supervise and coordinate the research engineers in the project.

Should you require further assistance or if you face any issue with the online application, please feel free to contact the Recruitment Team (recruitmentteam@ku.ac.ae).