Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Social Science (SSEL) - Dr. Andrzej Baranski
New York University
The Social Science Experimental Laboratory (https://ssel.abudhabi.nyu.edu) (SSEL) at New York University Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Post-doctoral Researcher position.
We seek an ambitious, well-trained, and collaborative scholar with a PhD in economics or a related field. Candidates must have expertise in experimental methods and prior experience conducting social science experiments (lab, lab-in-the-field, online, and/or field). Researchers working at the intersection of experiments and other methods (theory, empirical) as well those studying human behavior and artificial intelligence are especially encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate is expected to:
+ Conduct and publish research in leading journals in social science or interdisciplinary outlets.
+ Collaborate with SSEL board members and affiliated faculty.
+ Contribute to the smooth operation of the laboratory.
+ Participate in the academic activities of the division.
This position does not include teaching duties and the SSEL provides financial support for travel and research.
The successful applicant will join a vibrant community of economists, sociologists, and political scientists conducting cutting-edge experimental research on human behavior. The Social Science division holds active seminar series, as well as workshops and events year round. The SSEL also maintains close ties with the Center for Behavioral Institutional Design (https://cbid.org) (CBID), thereby offering many opportunities for collaboration, idea exchange, and research visibility.
The position offers a highly competitive salary, generous benefits (including housing, transportation, travel allowances, and educational subsidies for children), and full health insurance and retirement contributions. The UAE does not levy income tax.
Appointments are for two years, renewable for at least one additional year subject to satisfactory performance.
For questions please email Drs. Andrzej Baranski (a.baranski@nyu.edu) or Nikos Nikiforakis (nikos.nikiforakis@nyu.edu)
Application process:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. To apply, please submit (in PDF format):
+ Cover letter
+ Curriculum vitae
+ Job market paper
+ Transcript
+ Research statement (highlighting research experience)
+ At least three confidential reference letters
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NYU 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 humanity’s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi’s high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's 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.
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