Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Social Science – Political Economy of Development
New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD)
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
NYU Abu Dhabi invites applications for a three-year postdoctoral research position in the Division of Social Science. The postdoc will split time between independent research and collaborative projects on displacement, service provision, and local governance, including fieldwork. This role provides a unique opportunity to work on political economy research in a global, interdisciplinary environment.
Eligibility Criteria
*PhD in Political Science, Economics, or related field (completed or expected by start date)
*Specialization in political economy of development
*Experience with fieldwork, survey implementation, and experimental research design
*Strong methodological training
*Proficiency in R, Stata, or Python
*Command of French recommended (for work related to DRC)
*Open to international applicants
Funding / Coverage
*Full-time postdoctoral salary (details provided by NYUAD)
*Possible teaching experience for compensation
*Access to NYUAD research resources and support
1 december 2025