Path 2: Postdoctoral Associate â Research Fellowships (Humanities)

New York University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global university in Abu Dhabi offers a Humanities Research Fellowship focused on the Arab world. Scholars are invited to apply for a residential fellowship, receiving a competitive stipend, housing, health insurance, and access to library facilities. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a Humanities discipline related to the Arab world. This role facilitates interdisciplinary research and collaboration with faculty at NYUAD's Saadiyat campus, enhancing the cultural richness of the region.

Benefits

Competitive stipend

Housing

Health insurance

Research allowance

Access to NYUAD's library facilities

Qualifications

• Strong background in Humanities with a focus on the Arab world and its cultural heritage.
• Interdisciplinary research experience welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the research culture at NYUAD's Saadiyat campus.
• Host a small workshop and collaborate with faculty.

Education

Ph.D. in a discipline in the Humanities related to the study of the Arab world

Job description

In collaboration with the research program Kawader the NYU Abu Dhabi Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World invites scholars who wish to contribute to the vibrant research culture of NYUAD’s Saadiyat campus to apply for a residential fellowship.

The fellowship welcomes applications from scholars working in all areas of the Humanities related to the study of the Arab world, its rich literature and history, its cultural and artistic heritage and its manifold connections with other cultures. This includes among others Islamic Intellectual History and Culture, any areas of particular relevance to the MENASA region, as well as projects thematically connected to existing research and initiatives at NYUAD’s divisions of Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences (see) We particularly welcome interdisciplinary research applications.

Each fellow receives a competitive stipend commensurate with experience, housing, health insurance, a work/office space on campus, full access to NYUAD’s library facilities (with close connections to NYU’s main library in New York), a research allowance, an opportunity to host a small workshop and support for travel to and from Abu Dhabi.

For questions please email Raya Lakova (Program Manager Humanities Research Fellowships Program) at and .

For more information about the Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World please visit: Education.

• Ph.D. in a discipline in the Humanities related to the study of the Arab world.

Required Experience: IC