Postdoc: Data Science & Computational Social Science

New York University; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 200,880 - 290,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Transport

Travel allowance

Educational subsidies

Tax-free income

Job summary

New York University in Abu Dhabi is looking for a researcher in data science to support advanced projects in computational social science. This role involves conducting independent research, collaborating on interdisciplinary studies, and developing models for social behavior analysis.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD and possess strong skills in machine learning, quantitative analysis, and communication. The position offers an attractive salary and benefits, including housing and educational support, in a vibrant academic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with machine learning, data science, statistical analysis, or big data workflows.
• Skills in causal inference, graph theory, network analysis, or experiment design.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Demonstrated creativity and motivation for independent and collaborative research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in computational social science.
• Collaborate on large-scale analyses of social behavior, online platforms, and human interaction.
• Develop and apply models for data science, causal inference, and computational analysis.
• Contribute to online controlled experiments and network science studies.
• Prepare manuscripts, reports, and conference presentations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary research within NYUAD's Social Science Division.
• Manage datasets, perform statistical evaluation, and develop analytical tools.

Skills

Large-scale data analysis and management

Machine learning techniques and computational modeling

Writing and publishing academic research

Data visualization and analytical programming

Ability to work in multidisciplinary research teams

Education

PhD in Data Science, Computational Social Science, Computer Science, Information Science or a related field

Job description

New York University in Abu Dhabi is looking for a researcher in data science to support advanced projects in computational social science. This role involves conducting independent research, collaborating on interdisciplinary studies, and developing models for social behavior analysis.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD and possess strong skills in machine learning, quantitative analysis, and communication. The position offers an attractive salary and benefits, including housing and educational support, in a vibrant academic environment.