Associate / Full Research Professor

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University

Introduction

Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University strives to develop human intelligence, disseminate knowledge and find solutions based on research and scientific studies of problems experienced by societies. Based on its vision and mission in serving the local and international communities, and with the expertise, potential and facilities supporting scientific research and studies, and outreach activities, the University is inviting applications for multiple positions of Research Professorship with the Center for Artificial Intelligence.

These positions are newly created to fulfill the missions and objectives of the Center for Artificial Intelligence by achieving excellence in research and innovation in machine intelligence. The Center has the state-of-the-art IT infrastructure and strong institutional support to maximize the outcome of research in artificial intelligence (AI). Research areas of the Center include deep learning in neural networks, fuzzy logic, optimization, image processing, computer vision, signal processing, time series, pattern recognition, and virtual reality, with diverse applications to medicine, health, life science, energy, smart living, natural science, robotics, law, business, and humanities.

General Description

The Research Professor with the Center for Artificial Intelligence is a highly ranked scholar who will:

• Be responsible for leading the research culture at PMU. The focus of the job will involve own research activities in area of expertise in AI in addition to presenting research findings at conferences worldwide.
• Seek external funding to support and expand research activities to enhance the prestige and visibility of PMU and to initiate research projects with local industries, government agencies and the community.
• Be expected to take part in the strategic planning and decision making of PMU s Center for Artificial Intelligence.

Qualifications & Experience & Skills

Successful candidates must have

• A PhD degree in computer science, engineering, physics, data science, mathematics or a closely related field,
• A proven track record of carrying out cutting-edge research demonstrated by publications in top journals/conferences,
• A proven track record of funding acquisition through grants and/or contracts,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
• Excellent organizational and time management skills,
• Ability for research leadership, including communicating scientific results to the public at large, and
• Experience in mentoring junior researchers to achieve career goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead in research in the field of AI and its applications.
• Acquire in-depth expertise in the leadership of scientific research projects and experience of organizing interdisciplinary scholarly events.
• Collaborate with faculty and students on research topics of common interest.
• Teach one course or two as needed.
• Become an ambassador for the Center for Artificial Intelligence, for example through publications, outreach activities, and through presentations at workshops and conferences.
• Be productive in high-quality scholarly publications in reputable journals and conference proceedings.
• Manage some of PMU s research activities including regular international meetings, visits of senior scholars, and scientific advisory boards.
• Write research proposals and generate external funding and lead groups or teams of research personnel.
• Build and develop the existing PMU faculty team of senior scholars and offer them the opportunity to build international collaborations using own contacts and networks.