Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Science (Computer Science) Dr. Yasir Zaki

Applicants must have a strong peer-reviewed publication record in leading venues relevant to this position. Qualifying conferences include:

• ACM SIGCOMM
• ACM Internet Measurement Conference (IMC)
• ACM CoNEXT
• USENIX NSDI
• ACM MobiCom
• ACM MobiSys
• The Web Conference
• ACM SIGMETRICS.

At minimum, applicants must identify one qualifying paper in which they were the first or co-first author, or for which they can document an equivalent leading intellectual and technical contribution. A competitive applicant will normally have multiple strong research outputs appropriate to their career stage. Applications that do not demonstrate a publication record in at least one of the venues listed above will not be considered. General interest in networking, completed coursework, technical skills, unpublished projects, or publications only in unrelated venues do not satisfy this requirement. For collaborative publications, applicants must explain their personal contribution. Authorship by itself will not be treated as evidence of research leadership., * Hold a PhD-or have completed all PhD requirements before starting-in computer science, electrical or computer engineering, information science, or a closely related discipline. L ess than 5 years post receiving the Doctoral degree.

• Meet the mandatory publication requirement above.
• Demonstrate the ability to define and complete original research
• Possess strong programming, experimental, and quantitative-analysis skills.
• Have experience designing reproducible systems or measurement studies.
• Communicate research clearly in writing and presentations
• Be able to lead projects while collaborating effectively with researchers from different backgrounds.
• Be committed to ethical and reproducible research. Relevant experience may include network measurement, mobile systems, browser instrumentation, distributed experimentation, statistical analysis, causal inference, large-scale data collection, active or passive measurements, or production-quality research software.

The successful candidate will lead research in one or more areas such as:

• Large-scale Internet and Web measurements.
• LEO Satellites.
• Internet access and digital inequality in developing and underserved regions.
• Web performance, accessibility, and multilingual Web experiences.
• Mobile and networked systems.
• Measurement-driven design of more equitable Internet infrastructure.
• AI-assisted optimization of Web and network performance.
• Auditing the availability, quality, and affordability of global connectivity.

The candidate will have significant freedom to propose new directions that align with the lab’s broader goal of building a more accessible and equitable Internet., * Two or three concrete connections between the applicant’s prior research and specific work, methods, datasets, systems, or research questions pursued by our lab

• The applicant’s personal intellectual and technical contribution to the submitted publications
• Concrete evidence of relevant expertise-for example, a measurement platform built, dataset collected, system implemented, experiment designed, methodology developed, or finding established
• One research question or project the applicant could realistically lead at NYUAD, including the proposed method and expected contribution. Statements that merely express enthusiasm for networking, connectivity, digital inclusion, or the lab’s topics-without concrete evidence from the applicant’s record-will be treated as nonresponsive, and the application will not be considered further.

NYU Abu Dhabi is pioneering a new model of higher education for a global world, dedicated to excellence in teaching and research and to advancing cooperation and progress on humanity?s shared challenges. Drawing on the strengths of the NYU global network, it offers an outstanding liberal arts and sciences education to students from the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and around the world, with a distinctive focus on intercultural understanding and leadership. It supports innovative research and graduate education programs that push forward the frontiers of knowledge and respond in powerful and interdisciplinary ways to vital global and local challenges., The Communication Networks Lab at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), led by Yasir Zaki, invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate in Internet Measurement and Equitable Web Systems. Our lab develops measurement-driven approaches to understanding and improving the Internet and the Web. Our research spans Internet access and digital inequality, cellular and satellite connectivity, web performance and accessibility, network measurement, mobile systems, and technologies for connecting underserved populations. We are seeking an outstanding researcher who already has a demonstrated record of publishing rigorous work in leading networking, systems, web, or Internet-measurement venues. This is not an entry-level research-training position: the successful candidate will be expected to formulate research questions, lead projects, build and evaluate systems or measurement studies, publish in highly selective venues, and help mentor junior researchers., NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi’s high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU’s campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents.

NYUAD is committed to upholding a culture of non-discrimination, anti-harassment, dignity, and mutual respect; providing equal access and opportunity; and fostering academic excellence in learning, research, and teaching.

Students are drawn from among the world’s best. They are bright, intellectually passionate, and committed to building a campus environment anchored in mutual respect, understanding, and care. The NYUAD undergraduate student body has garnered an impressive record of scholarships, graduate-school admissions, and other global honors. Graduate education is an area of growth for the University; the current graduate student population of over 100 students is expected to expand in the next decade as doctoral programs are developed.

Working for NYUAD At NYUAD, we recognize that Abu Dhabi is more than where you work; it’s your home. In order for research staff to thrive, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. This starts with a generous relocation allowance; educational assistance for your dependents; access to health and wellness services; and more. NYUAD is committed to research staff success throughout the academic trajectory, providing support for ambitious and world-class research projects and innovative, interactive teaching approaches. Support for dual-career families is a priority., NYU Abu Dhabi is a one-of-a-kind campus in the Middle East, bringing the best of a liberal arts education and groundbreaking research from a top American university. With a rigorous and diverse curriculum, we offer students opportunities to excel in almost every field. Our students come from more than 120 countries, bringing their unique languages and perspectives together in a truly global community.

Established in partnership between New York University and the emirate of Abu Dhabi, NYU Abu Dhabi has assembled over the past decade a remarkable community of scholars, students, researchers, artists, inventors, and others who have contributed to the growth of the UAE’s capital as a global hub of knowledge and culture, while establishing a new model of higher education for today’s complex world.

Joining NYU Abu Dhabi offers a unique opportunity to be part of a diverse, global community at one of the world’s top universities. With cutting-edge research, world-class faculty, and a commitment to innovation, NYUAD provides an enriching environment for personal and professional growth. You’ll work in a dynamic setting that values collaboration, fosters creativity, and supports the pursuit of excellence in education and beyond.

Faculty

NYU Abu Dhabi has recruited a cohort of faculty who are at once distinguished in their research and teaching. Our students are drawn from around the world and surpass all traditional recruitment benchmarks, both US and global. NYU Abu Dhabi’s highly selective liberal arts enterprise is complemented by an institute for advanced research, sponsoring cutting-edge projects across the arts and humanities, engineering, science, and social science.

Administrative

With a focus on world-class education and research, NYU Abu Dhabi provides opportunities for professionals in their chosen fields to join a leading group of dynamic, diverse, and committed employees with one goal: to create an extraordinary global university and research institute. In return, NYUAD is dedicated to employer-of-choice practices to ensure that our people remain our strongest assets.

Academic Staff

NYU New York, NYU Abu Dhabi, and NYU Shanghai form the backbone of NYU’s global network of degree-granting campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. Our faculty are distinguished in their research and teaching. Our students are drawn from around the world and surpass all traditional recruitment benchmarks, both US and global. NYU Abu Dhabi’s highly selective liberal arts enterprise is complemented by an institute for advanced research, sponsoring cutting-edge projects across all disciplines.

Postdoctoral and Research

Postdoctoral associates are a vital part of the research community of NYU Abu Dhabi. They bring expertise from international laboratories, often with existing collaborations to assist the broader reach of global research efforts. Research and scholarship generated at NYUAD focuses on interdisciplinary and stand-alone projects in engineering, marine science, history, economics, neural science, cyber security, art history and philosophy, mathematics, and genomics.