Postdoctoral Researcher in AI for Weather Forecasting (MBZUAI, Abu Dhabi, UAE)

[Souhaib Ben Taieb]

Applications are invited for a fully funded two-year postdoctoral position in AI for Weather Forecasting under the supervision of Prof. Souhaib Ben Taieb at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The position is part of MBZUAI’s broader initiative to advance AI-driven climate and environmental intelligence, with a particular emphasis on AI for weather forecasting. The successful candidate will contribute to developing state-of-the-art machine learning methods for probabilistic and deep learning-based weather prediction, uncertainty quantification, and data assimilation. The research will involve close collaboration with national and international partners, including leading research institutions and government agencies, aiming to enhance predictive accuracy, support climate resilience, and improve decision-making in weather-sensitive sectors through advanced AI technologies.

The position is fully funded, including

 1. A competitive, tax-free monthly salary 

2. Housing allowance  

3. Family-inclusive benefits:  

• Comprehensive medical insurance 
• Annual flight to the home country
• Full visa application support

Key Qualifications  

• A Ph.D. in Computer Science, Atmospheric or Climate Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
• Practical experience applying machine learning techniques to weather modeling, forecasting, or spatial analysis.
• Proficiency in Python and widely used ML frameworks
• Strong foundation in spatiotemporal modeling, probabilistic prediction, or time-series forecasting.
• Familiarity with climate or weather datasets (e.g., reanalysis, satellite, or observational data).
• Strong publication record in top-tier AI or domain-relevant venues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

 Application Instructions

If you are passionate about advancing research in Statistics and Machine Learning, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application via the following form: 

https://tinyurl.com/bdde99t8

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

Best wishes,

Souhaib Ben Taieb.

www.souhaib-bentaieb.com