Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Science [Psychology] - Dr. Theodore Waters

European Commission; United Arab Emirates; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UAE is inviting applications for a fully-funded post-doctoral associate position in developmental psychology. The role involves conducting innovative research on attachment bonds and autobiographical memory across diverse cultural contexts. Ideal candidates will have a strong publication record and relevant experience in psychological research methodologies.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Housing allowance

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Strong publication record in developmental psychology.
• Experience with Adult Attachment Interview and Attachment Script Assessment.
• Background in attachment theory and longitudinal data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct longitudinal and experimental studies on attachment bonds.
• Develop a collaborative research program on memory representations.
• Examine the impact of early experiences on psychological adjustment.

Skills

Statistical expertise

Cross-cultural research

Narrative coding

Education

Ph.D. in developmental or social psychology

Job description

Organisation/Company NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI Research Field Psychological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Country United Arab Emirates Application Deadline 31 Mar 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Description

The Division of Science at New York University Abu Dhabi is inviting applications for one fully-funded post-doctoral associate position in the area of developmental psychology.

The position requires involvement in multiple longitudinal and experimental lab-based studies examining the development and impact of attachment bonds and/or autobiographical memory. The projects cover a diverse range of ages and levels of risk, as well as cultural contexts. Of major interest is the role of (1) attachment scripts (i.e. secure base script knowledge) and (2) the coherence of autobiographical narratives in behavior and psychological adjustment.

Successful candidates are expected to develop a productive and collaborative research program addressing questions related to how early experiences with caregivers (or personally significant events more generally) are represented in memory, how those representations change over time, and how they may impact behavior, cognition, or psychological adjustment.

Candidates must hold (or be close to completing) a Ph.D. in developmental or social psychology, or a related field. PhD holders with a strong publication record, a background in attachment theory, and experience with the Adult Attachment Interview, the Attachment Script Assessment, or narrative coding/natural language processing are encouraged to apply. Further, statistical expertise in structural equation modeling and analysis of longitudinal data is a plus as is experience with cross-cultural research focused on China or East Asia.

Applications will be accepted immediately. To be considered, all applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests, up to three representative publications, and three letters of reference, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please [e-mail] .

The anticipated appointment starting date is Sept 1, 2025, with funding guaranteed for a term of two years and opportunity for renewal of the position for additional years following performance evaluation. Applications review will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable applicant is found. The terms of employment include highly competitive salary, housing allowance, and other benefits.

About NYUAD:

New York University has established itself as a Global Network University. The network has three foundational degree-granting campuses: New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai, complemented by a network of eleven research and study-away sites across five continents. Our students are drawn from around the world and surpass all traditional recruitment benchmarks, both US and global. Our goal is to develop a cohort of international students attuned to and educated for an inclusive global society. Students and Faculty will circulate within the global network in pursuit of common research interests and the promotion of cross-cultural and interdisciplinary solutions for problems both local and global.Entering its seventh year, NYU Abu Dhabi has recruited a cohort of faculty who are distinguished in their research and teaching. NYU Abu Dhabi’s highly selective liberal arts enterprise is complemented by an institute for advanced research, sponsoring cutting-edge projects across the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, and Engineering.

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