Research Assistant in the Division of Social Science - Dr. Yaw Nyarko

The Center for Technology Economics and Development (CTED) at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) invites applications from individuals to be appointed as a Research Assistant for a one-year period. The anticipated appointment is expected to start no later than September 1 2025 (or earlier).

The Research Assistant will play an integral role in supporting the research efforts and data analysis for CTEDs projects. Specifically the individual will conduct research on issues of AI and blockchain and commodities markets and complete other miscellaneous tasks under the direction of Principal Investigator Dr. Yaw Nyarko. The ideal candidate will have experience using statistical software (STATA and Matlab) have strong writing skills and be knowledgeable of the research projects in CTED. The successful applicant will assist the Principal Investigator on field research projects; conduct data analysis; prepare literature reviews; translate research findings; assist with field work efforts related to the Centers commodities markets and AI and blockchain research; and be able to generate research reports concept notes and academic papers.

Applicants must have a bachelors degree in Computer Science Economics Mathematics or a related field. Preferably applicants will have experience conducting field research in emerging countries and working on randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Applicants with experience and knowledge working with STATA and Matlab and a strong interest in economic and quantitative research are encouraged to apply. Researchers with experience in commodities markets AI and blockchain and technology and economic development will be considered a plus. The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment working autonomously but as a team member under the direction of the Principal Investigator.

The terms of employment are very competitive. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. For consideration applicants need to submit a cover letter curriculum vitae/resume one academic writing sample transcipt and 2-3 contact references all in PDF format. If you have any questions please email:

About NYUAD:

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 NYUs 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 NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought advanced research knowledge creation and sharing through its academic research and creative activities.

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UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.