Post-Doctoral Associate in the Center of Interacting with Urban Networks (CITIES) Dr. Monica Menendez

The Center for Interacting Urban Networks New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to recruit a Post-doctoral associate to contribute to interdisciplinary research centered on the Mobility theme. The theme is closely linked to one of NYU Abu Dhabis key research impact areas outlined in the Excellence 2030 Strategic Framework: Urban Systems. Specific research areas within the mobility theme include monitoring modeling and controlling the operations of multimodal transportation systems new vehicle technologies urban mobility research at the intersection of traditional traffic flow theory and data science the impact of cybersecurity on transportation systems and more.

Resposibilities:

• To undertake independent high-level scientific research.
• To publish and present the results of her/his research in high-quality conferences and journals (at least two journal papers are expected based on one years work)
• To provide additional support to the research group as needed.
• To provide support and assistance in the planning of research projects preparation and writing of proposals search for open calls etc. (a leading role in at least one proposal is expected during a year).
• To provide support and assistance with the execution of new and/or ongoing proposals/projects to achieve proposed tasks within the established time frames.
• To provide assistance in the preparation of classes such as collecting materials preparing exercises for courses and assisting with evaluation of assignments.
• To assist in teaching specific courses/sessions including conducting labs teaching lectures holding office hours reviewing and grading exercises/exams etc.
• To provide mentoring and support to students.

Applicants must have received a PhD in engineering computer science urban science applied mathematics or a related field with less than five years post recieving the PhD. Experience in transportation in particular related to urban science is required. Additionally excellent communication skills in English strong quantitative skills great computational and data management skills as well as scientific creativity are essential. Applicants with strong mathematics training are particularly encouraged to apply.

The position will also require the ability to collaborate with other researchers on other center themes such as Fairness and Uncertainty and contribute to a comprehensive understanding of urban systems.

For consideration applicants must submit a cover letter curriculum vitae statement of research interests transcript and contact information for referees who may be contacted through the selection process. The research statement should outline the specific project(s) that the candidate would like to lead within CITIES and potential collaborators with the Center. If you have any questions please email us at

Evaluations will start immediately until the role is filled. The earliest start date for this position is as soon as possible.

About The Center for Interacting Urban Networks (CITIES): The NYUADs Center for Interacting Urban Networks (CITIES ﻣﺪن ) is an interdisciplinary research center dedicated to advancing urban science and promoting cutting-edge research that is translated into practical real-world solutions for the benefit of society. Our mission is to establish a vibrant and globally recognized knowledge hub for urban networks bridge the gap between scientific significance and practical value and further develop the human capital to propel the city of Abu Dhabi and the UAE into a more prosperous and sustainable future. CITIES leverages the expertise of faculty members from the four Divisions of NYUAD and world-renowned scientific collaborators from multiple institutions within and beyond the NYU Global Network as well as local stakeholders and private companies across the UAE and abroad.

About NYU Abu Dhabi

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 humanitys shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabis high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together NYUs 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.

NYUAD is committed to upholding a culture of non-discrimination anti-harassment dignity and mutual respect; providing equal access and opportunity; and fostering academic excellence in learning research and teaching.

Students are drawn from among the worlds 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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