Computing and Mathematical Sciences Division – Postdoctoral Researcher: CryoSTEM Foundation Models

MBZUAI is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a cutting‑edge interdisciplinary project. In this role, you will deeply understand the physics and operation of cryogenic scanning transmission electron (cryoSTEM) microscopes, and apply this understanding to design the architecture of entirely new foundation models, directly advancing the frontier of computational biology and machine learning.

You will also implement parallel systems capable of training such models across large GPU clusters on cryoSTEM datasets in the multi‑terabyte range. This position plays a pivotal role in supporting ongoing, high‑impact research programs within our lab.

The successful candidate will work under the joint guidance of two experts:

• Dr. Min Xu – Affiliated Associate Professor of Computer Vision, MBZUAI & Associate Professor, Carnegie...