Assistant/Associate Professor of Cognitive Sciences
United Arab Emirates University
Job Description
The Department of Cognitive Sciences at the United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Linguistics at the rank of assistant/associate professor. While the area of specialization is open, applicants with competence in the field of computational linguistics/data science will be of particular interest. The successful candidate is expected to have an excellent publication track record and a demonstrable ability to attract competitive funding. The Department of Cognitive Sciences at UAEU is dynamic and diverse, with an excellent track record in research. We seek a collegial and talented colleague in the discipline of Linguistics. The UAEU is located in Al Ain city (Emirate of Abu Dhabi), on the border with Oman and about 1.5 hours’ drive from both Dubai and Abu Dhabi cities. The UAEU offers an attractive tax-free salary, free housing, medical insurance, and annual return airfares to the country of origin for expatriate employees and their immediate families. There is also a modest relocation allowance, as well as other benefits, including an education subsidy for children. The successful candidate will be expected to start work at UAEU in August 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. Deadline for applications: 13 December 2023 For further information and informal inquiries, please contact Dr. Tommi Leung at: leung@uaeu.ac.ae Note that all applications must be submitted through the UAEU jobs website at: https://jobs.uaeu.ac.ae/
Minimum Qualification
Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Linguistics.
Preferred Qualification
Applicants with competence in the field of computational linguistics/data science will be of particular interest.
Excpected Skills
The successful candidate is expected to have an excellent publication track record commensurate with career stage, and a demonstrable ability to attract competitive funding. The language of instruction at UAEU is English, in which native or near-native fluency is required.
Close Date
2025-01-31
Department
Cognitive Sciences- (CHSS)
Grade
22
Posting Number
3905
Position Number
310370