We seek an ambitious, well-trained, and collaborative scholar with a PhD in economics or a related field and must be within 3 years of having received their PhD. Candidates must have expertise in experimental methods and prior experience conducting social science experiments (lab, lab-in-the-field, online, and/or field). Researchers working at the intersection of experiments and other methods (theory, empirical) as well those studying human behavior and artificial intelligence are especially encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate is expected to:
This position does not include teaching duties and the SSEL provides financial support for travel and research.
The successful applicant will join a vibrant community of economists, political scientists, and sociologists, conducting cutting-edge experimental research on human behavior. The Social Science division holds active seminar series, as well as workshops and events year round. The SSEL also maintains close ties with the Center for Behavioral Institutional Design (CBID), thereby offering many opportunities for collaboration, idea exchange, and research visibility.
The position offers a highly competitive salary, generous benefits (including housing, transportation, travel allowances, and educational subsidies for children), and full health insurance and retirement contributions. The UAE does not levy income tax.
Appointments are for two years, renewable for at least one additional year subject to satisfactory performance.
For questions, please contact Andrzej Baranski ( ) or Nikos Nikiforakis ( ).
NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi’s high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents.
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Students are drawn from among the world’s best. They are bright, intellectually passionate, and committed to building a campus environment anchored in mutual respect, understanding, and care. The NYUAD undergraduate student body has garnered an impressive record of scholarships, graduate-school admissions, and other global honors. Graduate education is an area of growth for the University; the current graduate student population of over 100 students is expected to expand in the next decade as doctoral programs are developed.
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NYUAD is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and seek individuals who will contribute to the excellence and vibrancy of our academic community.
Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. In line with UAE regulations, Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply.
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