Dr. Divya Ramesh, Assistant Professor of Human-Computer Interaction at MBZUAI, is seeking a Visiting Research Student/Scholar for a three-month, in-person research appointment in Abu Dhabi, beginning in January 2027.

The successful candidate will contribute to research examining the role of context in designing accountable and responsible experiences for vulnerable communities interacting with AI-mediated financial services. The project will explore the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), artificial intelligence, financial services, and the needs and experiences of vulnerable communities.

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is a world-leading university dedicated to advancing AI as a global force for good. The UAE’s visionary leaders established MBZUAI to educate and develop top talent, conduct advanced research, foster an innovation ecosystem, and act as a strategic think tank for the public and private sectors.

The University attracts world-class thinkers and doers in computer science, AI, bioscience, humanities and beyond. Our groundbreaking academic research initiatives are working on developing future solutions that will impact the world and change the way we imagine things.

The Visiting Researcher will be expected to actively contribute to all aspects of the research project, including:

• Contribute to problem scoping and overall research design.

• Identify and develop appropriate methods for data collection.

• Support and manage potentially large-scale data collection involving human research participants.

• Conduct appropriate quantitative and/or qualitative analysis of research data.

• Lead the preparation, writing, and submission of a research manuscript to a Tier-1 ACM conference.

• Develop public-facing materials, including blog posts, websites, and social media content, to communicate research findings to broader audiences.