Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Social Science (Macroeconomics) Drs. Alais Martin-Ba[...]

New York University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global academic institution is seeking a Post-doctoral Associate in Economics at its Abu Dhabi campus. This two-year position focuses on independent and collaborative research, specifically in Macroeconomics and Computational Social Science. Ideal candidates should have a PhD in Economics, experience with surveys, and expertise in computational economics. Teaching opportunities may be available. Candidates are encouraged to apply and submit necessary documents in PDF format.

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics with fields of research in Macroeconomics or Computational Social Science.
• Ideal candidate may have experience with surveys.
• Expertise in computational economics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research.
• Collaborate on macroeconomic expectations research.
• Engage with professors on research projects.

Skills

Experience with surveys

Expertise in computational economics

Education

PhD in Economics

Job description

We are inviting applications for a Post-doctoral Associate in the Division of Social Science at NYU Abu Dhabi from individuals who have or will soon receive a PhD in Economics with fields of research in Macroeconomics or Computational Social Science. The appointment is for 2 years and will begin September 1 2026 subject to final budget approval and visa acquisition by the prospective postdoc candidate.

The post-doctoral associate will spend half their time on independent research and half their time on collaborative research with Professors Alaïs Martin-Baillon Jordan Norris and Samreen Malik. The collaborative research will be on macroeconomic expectations with a focus on firms and the role of networks. An ideal candidate may have experience with surveys and have expertise in computational economics.

The position does not require teaching but it may be possible to get teaching experience for compensation.

For consideration applicants must submit a cover letter curriculum vitae with full publication list a job market paper statement of research interests transcript and two letters of reference all in PDF format. If you have any questions please email Professor Martin-Baillon at and Professor Norris at .

About NYU Abu Dhabi

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts Sciences Social Sciences Humanities and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi NYU New York and NYU Shanghai form the backbone of NYUs global network university an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought advanced research knowledge creation and sharing through its academic research and creative activities.

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UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply

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