Junior Research Scientist in the Division of Social Science (CTED) 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 Junior Research Scientist (AI-Blockchain Project) for a one-year period with the possibility of renewal conditional on excellent performance.

The Junior Research Scientist (AI-Blockchain Research) will support advanced quantitatively intensive research at CTED with a primary focus on artificial intelligence machine learning mathematical modeling and computational analysis. The Junior Research Scientist will play a central role in supporting research design algorithmic development data analysis and coding tasks across CTEDs interdisciplinary projects. Working under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) Dr. Yaw Nyarko and Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) Dr. Raša Karapandža the Junior Research Scientist will contribute to AI-driven and blockchain-enabled research related to commodities markets and economic development. The role requires strong foundations in mathematics and computer science including statistical learning optimization simulation and algorithmic reasoning. The successful candidate will use programming and computational tools (including Python MATLAB and related libraries) to develop test and evaluate machine learning models; review proofread and execute formal mathematical proofs; implement optimization and simulation-based methods; and analyze large and complex datasets. Responsibilities include supporting experimental and field-based research preparing literature reviews translating complex AI and mathematical findings into clear written outputs and contributing to research reports concept notes and academic publications.

Candidates must hold a Masters degree in Computer Science Data Science Mathematics or a related field (e.g. Economics with a strong mathematics background). and have less than five years of relevant research experience; or hold a Bachelors degree in a relevant field with any level of research experience. Applicants must have extensive coding experience and preferably applicants will have experience conducting field research in emerging countries and working on randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Applicants with experience working in programming languages such as Python JavaScript and/or MATLAB a strong interest in economic and quantitative research and the willingness to learn about the blockchain are encouraged to apply. Experience in web development blockchain commodities markets and technology and economic development will be considered a plus. The successful 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 transcript of degree and one academic writing sample and 2 contact references all in PDF format. If you have any questions please email .

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 line with UAE regulations Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply.

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