Postdoctoral Fellow: Fertility & Economic Demography Research

New York University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 220,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

A major American research university is inviting applications for a Post-doctoral Associate in Abu Dhabi. The role involves conducting independent and collaborative research in the field of fertility and family studies. Candidates must have a PhD in relevant fields and expertise in data analysis tools such as R, Stata, and Python. The position includes competitive salary, relocation assistance, and professional development opportunities but does not require teaching. Applications are open until January 15, 2026.

Benefits

Generous relocation allowance

Housing and transportation allowances

Educational assistance for dependents

Access to health and wellness services

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field must be obtained before the position starts.
• Experience with research focused on fertility and reproductive choices.
• Familiarity with household surveys is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research focused on fertility.
• Utilize existing and newly collected surveys and experiments.
• Join a group of 20 post-doctoral fellows and 70 faculty members.

Skills

Interest in fertility and family studies

Expertise with online surveys and field experiments

Solid data analysis skills with R, Stata, Python

Ability to handle large volumes of data

Education

PhD in demography, economics, sociology, public policy, or health policy

Tools

R

Stata

Python

Job description

A major American research university is inviting applications for a Post-doctoral Associate in Abu Dhabi. The role involves conducting independent and collaborative research in the field of fertility and family studies. Candidates must have a PhD in relevant fields and expertise in data analysis tools such as R, Stata, and Python. The position includes competitive salary, relocation assistance, and professional development opportunities but does not require teaching. Applications are open until January 15, 2026.