Junior Research Scientist - Behavioral Science

Allocation Assist Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Educational assistance for dependents

Health and wellness services

Support for research activities

Support for dual-career families

Job summary

New York University Abu Dhabi is seeking a Junior Research Scientist to support the Center for Behavioral Institutional Design (C-BID) in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This full-time position combines behavioral and survey research with quantitative analysis, fieldwork, programming, and project coordination.

The appointment is initially for one year, with possible renewal depending on performance and funding. The role involves survey design, participant recruitment, data processing, and collaboration on

Qualifications

• Holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a social science or related field.
• Less than five years of research experience.
• Experience with experimental, behavioral, or survey research; strong quantitative and programming capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support design and programming of research surveys.
• Coordinate and assist with participant recruitment.
• Participate in research fieldwork in the UAE.
• Assist with ethics applications and data management.
• Analyze quantitative data and prepare reports and presentations.
• Contribute to projects and team activities as required.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Programming

Team collaboration

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social science

Tools

Qualtrics

Python

R

Stata

oTree

Java

Job description

Junior Research Scientist - Behavioral Science

Junior Research Scientist - Behavioral Science Job Snapshot Role: Junior Research Scientist - Behavioral Science Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Industry: Higher Education Function: Research Experience: Less than 5 years of experience Job Type: Full Time

New York University Abu Dhabi is seeking a Junior Research Scientist to support the Center for Behavioral Institutional Design (C-BID) in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This full-time research opportunity combines behavioral and survey research with quantitative analysis, fieldwork, research programming, and project coordination. The successful candidate will contribute to C-BID 's research portfolio, including a new behavioral science partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), while supporting research delivery and related center activities.

The appointment is initially offered for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and programming of research surveys.
• Coordinate and assist with participant recruitment.
• Participate in research fieldwork in the UAE.
• Support the preparation and management of research ethics applications.
• Organize and maintain research data.
• Conduct quantitative data processing and analysis.
• Assist with experimental, behavioral, and survey-based research activities.
• Prepare research reports, presentations, and related materials.
• Contribute to C-BID projects and team activities as required.
• Provide administrative and project assistance on an ad hoc basis.
• Support events, media, and outreach activities when needed.
• Contribute to research activities associated with the behavioral science partnership with IFAW.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should hold a Bachelor 's or Master 's degree in a social science or related field and have less than five years of experience.

Candidates should have previous experience with experimental, behavioral, or survey research and demonstrate strong quantitative and programming capabilities.

Technical Skills

Relevant research and programming tools include:

• Qualtrics.
• Python.
• R.
• Stata.
• oTree.
• Java.

Candidates are not stated to require experience with every listed tool, but should possess strong quantitative and programming skills relevant to the research activities of the position.

Language and Collaboration Skills

Fluency in English is required. Arabic or another regional language is considered an advantage. The role requires a collaborative team member who can contribute effectively to research projects while also supporting the broader operational activities of C-BID.

Research Environment

The Center for Behavioral Institutional Design provides an interdisciplinary environment for behavioral and social science research. The Junior Research Scientist will gain practical involvement across survey development, participant recruitment, ethics processes, field research, quantitative analysis, reporting, and research communication. The position also provides exposure to collaborative research involving external organizations through C-BID 's behavioral science partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfare.

Employment and Benefits

The appointment is initially for one year and may be renewed subject to performance and available funding.

Source-listed support for NYU Abu Dhabi research staff includes:

• Relocation allowance.
• Educational assistance for dependents.
• Access to health and wellness services.
• Support for research activities.
• Support for dual-career families.

Work Arrangement: On-site Research Role

About New York University Abu Dhabi

New York University Abu Dhabi is a comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in Abu Dhabi and part of NYU 's global university network. The university integrates undergraduate education with advanced research and scholarship across science, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and the arts. NYU Abu Dhabi 's international academic community includes students from more than 120 countries speaking over 100 languages. Together with NYU 's campuses in New York and Shanghai, the university supports multidisciplinary research, international academic collaboration, and advanced scholarship within a globally connected academic environment.