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Job Category: Faculty

Job Type: دوام كامل

Job Reference Number: HR-FT-67-2025

Job Open Date: 2025-12-04 - Deadline: 2026-02-28

Job Location: Abu Dhabi

Job Description

The Unit of Mathematics at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Full Professor of Mathematical Statistics, with a focus on applications to Machine Learning.

The successful candidate will primarily teach in the Master’s program in Mathematics, which will open in September 2026. Courses will include fundamental theoretical lectures in Statistics, Probability and Functional Analysis, as well as advanced courses in Statistics oriented towards Machine Learning. Teaching responsibilities may also extend to undergraduate programs.

The typical teaching load amounts to 192 hours per academic year, which corresponds to roughly 7 hours per week over 28 weeks. All programs are designed by Sorbonne Université – Faculty of Science in France, taught exclusively in English, follow the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), and degrees are awarded by Sorbonne Université Paris.

The candidate must demonstrate an outstanding research record in Statistics and its applications, with publications in top-tier international peer-reviewed mathematics journals.

Within the Mathematics Unit, the recruited faculty member will be expected to take a leading role in research, coordinate the Master’s program, and contribute actively to the supervision of students, including internships and Master’s theses.

Close collaboration with the Sorbonne Center for Artificial Intelligence (SCAI), established in January 2020 on both the Paris and Abu Dhabi campuses, will be an essential component of this position.

In addition, the recruited faculty member is expected to serve on University and Department committees, to engage

actively in departmental activities, and to contribute to visibility and outreach efforts. This includes establishing and strengthening collaborations with local and international companies and institutions.

Key Accountability

Research & Conferences

  • Participate in the building of the research strategy of the university within the framework of the research council.
  • Initiate and lead disciplinary and interdisciplinary research projects.
  • Conduct collective and individual research within the field of interest in order to satisfy the strategy of the University and research objectives given by the research council and enhance the University’s reputation, including but not limited to: determining relevant research objectives, initiating and implementing a research project and managing timeframes; resources; materials, finance, equipment etc., in order to achieve the research objectives.
  • Write-up research work appropriately for publication to disseminate ideas and results to the wider community and participate in presentations and conferences to establish and maintain network contacts, raise the profile of the research and University, and keep up to date with recent developments.
  • Identify appropriate sources of funding and prepare research proposals in order to obtain the financial support needed for the research project.
  • Supervise undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD or post-doctoral research students to assist in the development of their research skills and fulfil the research requirements of their degree qualification.

Lecturing

  • Deliver teaching courses to ensure that student learning outcomes are achieved, and aim for teaching excellence for the department, including but not limited to preparing teaching material in advance; communicating subject matter in a way students can understand; observing student progress and learning styles; reacting appropriately to students needs; responding, where appropriate, to student questions outside class times; preparing for contingencies in course delivery etc
  • Conduct assessment of the students’ work to determine whether the students have achieved the desired standards for progression in their studies or award of a qualification and providing feedback designed to develop and motivate student learning and addressing issues if required.
  • Develop and encourage teaching modes based on projects and students autonomous work, and research-oriented teaching.

Student Counselling

  • Provide academic and career advice to students according to their academic or personal needs, within own level of competence. If necessary, refer them to the appropriate authority for further help or guidance e.g. Business Liaison & Career Advisor, Student Counsellor and/or a relevant University staff member.
  • Responsible to build positive relationships with students that enhance the learning experience, foster a supportive academic environment, and contribute to the overall success of both students and the institution.
  • Provide guidance on internships, placements, and job opportunities whenever required by students.
  • Mentor graduate students in their research and academic pursuits.

Course assessment & Improvement

  • Self-evaluation of the course.
  • Include the outcome of the students’ survey and feedback during the assessment process of the course.
  • Participate and contribute toward the development of innovative pedagogical tools and methods within the department

Examination Duties

  • Invigilate examinations when required, to ensure that exams are carried out according to the rules set out by the exam board; allow each candidate to sit the exam in the same conditions; and control cheating.
  • To support and participate in examination activities such as paper setting, assessing answer sheets, students’ presentation, and practical evaluation etc.

Daily operations of the department

  • Liaise with the Academic Coordinator to arrange the teaching requirements, such as lesson schedules; teaching materials; submission of student assessments; addressing student special needs for testing etc.
  • Participate in the events, communications, and school visits etc. in order to support the recruitment objectives.
  • Organize events and extra-curricular activities (cultural events, conferences, field trips etc.) encouraging community engagement and culture of continuous learning and professional development.

Administrative

  • Work with relevant departments to support the development and implementation of university functions, such as Student Recruitment; Admissions; Library learning resources; IT teaching technology etc.
  • Coordinate teaching programs with relevant faculty staff to ensure the course complements other courses taken by students.
  • Represent the faculty or the department on relevant committees, task forces and focus groups to ensure appropriate governance and progress in the university

Policies and Procedures

  • Follow department policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

Related Assignments

  • Perform other related duties or assignments as directed by the Line Manager

المؤهل

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Preferably Associate Professor or Assistant Professor. PhD is mandatory (granted by Gov. body when available from home-country), and, when applicable, an Habilitation or a French Law Agrégation (a CNU approval is also mandatory if qualification was obtained in France).

Minimum Experience:

  • 6 to 8 years teaching and research experience in higher education sector including PhD experience.
  • Proven track record of exceptional achievements in international and interdisciplinary research.
  • Outstanding results in graduate students’ supervision

Job-Specific Skills:

  • University lecturing skills and knowledge.
  • International research and scientific presence.
  • Original publications in scientific journals or in proceedings of scientific conferences.
  • Advanced mastery of innovative pedagogical skills and knowledge of university learning resources and technology including Microsoft Office programs and online platforms.
  • Individual and collective research skills and research project management experience with demonstrated ability to secure external research funding.
  • Proven experience in supervising students’ thesis.
  • Planning and organizing skills.
  • Communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Critical Thinking.
  • Strong teamwork abilities and high sense of collaboration.
  • Flexibility and ability to adapt effectively in multicultural environments.
  • Languages: English and French are mandatory; Arabic would be an added value. Subject to the position and department requirements.

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