Research Associate in the Division of Social Science (Data Science) AlShebli

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: (i) social media analysis (ii) collaboration and teamwork (iii) gender inequality (iv) diversity (v) online controlled experiments and (vi) network science.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated and hard-working with a Masters degree in Data Science Computational Social Science Computer Science or Information Science or a bachelors 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 Bedoor AlShebli an Assistant Professor in Computational Social Science in the Social Science Division at NYUAD. The selected candidate will receive an appointment for three years. The position provides salary higher than internationally competitive rates for Post-Doctoral / Research Engineering / 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 transcrpit and at least two reference letters all in PDF format. If you have any questions please email: Bedoor AlShebli

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 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.