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Research Assistant / Associate in the Division of Science (Computer Science) Dr. Sarah Nadi

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New York University Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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The research lab of Dr. Sarah Nadi, in the Division of Science (Computer Science Program) at New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to hire a Research Assistant/Associate (RA) to work on software engineering research, to be involved in the development of open-source tools and resources, and to work on publications related to their research.


Dr. Nadi s research focuses on the design and development of automated tools that improve software developers productivity. The research involves use of methods from areas such as mining software repositories, program analysis, empirical software engineering, and machine learning (e.g., using LLMs for software engineering tasks). Examples of current research projects include ensuring the correct usage of software libraries (e.g., API misuse detection and prevention) and support for library migration. More information on Dr. Nadi s research can be found on https://sarahnadi.org/ .


Candidates must hold (or be close to completing) a bachelor s degree in Computer Science. As an RA, you will be involved in all aspects of our research, including conducting literature reviews, collecting and analyzing data, implementing tools, running experiments, and writing papers. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your research skills and your publication record, especially if you are considering pursuing a Master s or PhD degree.


This is a full-time position with a 1-year contract, with potential to renew depending on performance and funding. The position is based at New York University in Abu Dhabi, and the candidate must be ready to relocate to the United Arab Emirates. The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and other benefits. Applications will be reviewed immediately with an anticipated start date somewhere during Fall 2024.


Minimum Qualifications:



  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science (coursework/projects must include software engineering related topics)

  • Excellent programming skills

  • Strong software engineering skills including use of version control systems,


continuous integration, testing



  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team. 


Preferred Qualifications:



  • Previous software engineering research experience

  • Previous software engineering paper submission or publication

  • Preference will be given to those with post graduate degrees (e.g. MSc in Computer Science).

  • Knowledge of use and/or development of generative AI, e.g., use of Large Language Models for certain (software engineering) tasks

  • Industrial experience


 To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts of all degrees, a one-page research statement summarizing research accomplishments and research interests, and at least 2 letters of recommendation, all in PDF format. For applicants with previous research experience, one of the reference letters must be from their previous research project/position supervisor. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an online interview. The following assessments may be asked during the interview process: (1) delivering a short research talk on a project the candidate has worked on, (2) submitting a written review of a research paper, and/or (3) implementing a short coding task. If you have any questions, please email: sarah.nadi@nyu.edu  


 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.


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UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.


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Organization

NYU's agreement with the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to create NYU Abu Dhabi is the outcome of a shared understanding of the essential roles and challenges of higher education in the 21st century: a common belief in the value of a liberal arts education, concurrence on the benefits a research university brings to the society that sustains it, a conviction that interaction with new ideas and people who are different is valuable and necessary, and a commitment to educating students who are true citizens of the world. As the first comprehensive liberal arts and science campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university, NYU Abu Dhabi has been built on the following principles:

  • NYU Abu Dhabi is a research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science college. It draws students from around the world, and prepares them for the challenges and opportunities of our interconnected world.
  • NYU Abu Dhabi equips students for leadership in all arenas of human endeavor. It fosters curiosity, creativity, and critical reflection. At NYUAD, students extend themselves and the frontiers of knowledge.
  • The residential life of students is central to the University's academic mission. Learning takes place across the campus, not only in classrooms, but also in residential houses, through participation in clubs and sports, during informal campus gatherings, and being engaged with the wider community.
  • NYU Abu Dhabi stimulates advanced research. The NYUAD Institute is a major research center. Research is integral to the undergraduate experience at NYU Abu Dhabi, and it will also drive the University's graduate programs.
  • NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU New York form the backbone of a fully connected global network university. As one of the two major hubs in the global network, NYUAD creates a unique capacity for faculty and students to access the assets of the entire university system.
  • NYU Abu Dhabi advances the city of Abu Dhabi as a magnetic center of ideas and human talent.

Careers

NYU Abu Dhabi consists of a highly selective liberal arts and sciences college and a world center for advanced research and scholarship — integrated with each other and connected through technology to NYU New York.

Together, NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU New York form the backbone of a unique global network university that equips students for leadership in all arenas of human endeavor by fostering curiosity, creativity, and critical reflection.

NYU Abu Dhabi is a central component of Abu Dhabi's vision of becoming a leading world idea capital. For its first four years, the University is located in the heart of downtown Abu Dhabi. In 2014, it will move to its permanent home on Saadiyat Island, where it will be joined by neighbors including the Guggenheim, the Louvre, the Zayed National Museum, and a world-class performing arts center.

In working for NYU Abu Dhabi, you will help to build the world's first truly global university and research institute. The University's faculty and staff come from around the world, and the first class of students, who arrived in the fall of 2010, is one of the most geographically diverse student bodies on the planet. To date, NYU Abu Dhabi's staff alone is comprised of individuals from more than 30 different countries. For NYU Abu Dhabi, creating a culture of inclusion contributes not only to our success, but also to the richness of the talented staff that we can attract. When you join us as an employee, we look forward to learning more about your culture and seeing things from your unique viewpoint.

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