Junior Research Scientist or Research Engineer - Decision Support Systems - New York University Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi, UAE Position Overview New York University Abu Dhabi is seeking a Junior Research Scientist or Research Engineer to join the HuDa Lab, a research group focused on building systems and tools that support data-driven decision making. The role is ideal for candidates interested in systems building, tooling, and reproducible research, with strong emphasis on practical implementation and evaluation of novel ideas. Job Details Country: UAE City: Abu Dhabi Industry: Higher Education Function: Research Salary: 14000-22000 monthly (Market estimated) Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time Position Overview The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, and evaluation of novel systems and tools for decision-making support. Work will involve system implementation, algorithmic design, performance benchmarking, and user studies where appropriate. The role requires close collaboration with faculty and researchers, regular progress updates, and a strong commitment to open, reproducible research practices. Key Responsibilities * Design and build systems and tools for decision-making support * Implement and evaluate algorithms and system components * Conduct comparative performance evaluations and or user studies * Maintain high standards of coding quality and reproducible experimentation * Collaborate with team members on scoped research projects * Present research progress, findings, and challenges clearly and concisely * Prepare research outputs for publication and open-source release * Meet project milestones and research deadlines Candidate Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering * Strong experience in systems or tool building and algorithmic thinking * Proficiency in Python and C * Experience with data management, SQL, and declarative programming * Background in systems, HCI, or AI and machine learning through coursework or projects * Strong problem-solving and independent research skills What We Offer * Competitive tax-free salary in the UAE * Housing allowance, medical insurance, and annual home leave allowance * Educational support for dependents where applicable * Dedicated funding for research travel, computing resources, and publications * Access to world-class research facilities and infrastructure About the Company New York University Abu Dhabi is a globally recognized research university and a core campus of NYU's international network. Located in Abu Dhabi, NYU Abu Dhabi brings together students and scholars from more than 120 countries, supporting cutting-edge research and education across science, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and global impact.
