Research Associate

Job description / Role

Description

We are seeking researchers who are passionate about data science, with an emphasis in computational social science, with a starting date of September 1, 2026. Some of the possible research topics include:

• Social media analysis
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Gender inequality
• Diversity
• Online controlled experiments
• Network science

The ideal candidate is self-motivated and hard-working with a master's degree in data science, computational social science, computer science, or information science, or a bachelor's degree with several years of experience and expertise in their field. The position requires experience with at least one of the following: data science, machine learning, computational social science, big data. Relevant skills could include statistical analysis, data management and collection, causal inference, network analysis, graph theory, visualizations, and online tool development. Experience in conducting online controlled experiments is also desired, but not required. Excellent communication skills in English, ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, and scientific creativity are essential.

Selected candidates will be working closely with an assistant professor in computational social science in the social science division at NYU Abu Dhabi. The selected candidate will receive an appointment for three years. The position provides a salary higher than internationally competitive rates for post-doctoral, research engineering, or research associate positions, in addition to substantial benefits (generous housing, transportation and travel allowances, educational subsidies for children), together with full health insurance and retirement contributions. The UAE does not levy income tax.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement highlighting past and current research experience, transcript, and at least two reference letters, all in PDF format.

About NYU Abu Dhabi

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the arts, sciences, social sciences, humanities, and engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYU Abu Dhabi serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.

Equal opportunity employer. Minorities, females, veterans, disabled individuals, sexual orientation, and gender identity are encouraged to apply. UAE nationals are encouraged to apply.