Psychology Professor, TenuredTenure Track, Open-Rank

New York University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Abu Dhabi is seeking early-career scholars for tenure-track assistant professor positions in psychology as well as established scholars for higher ranks. Candidates should demonstrate high-quality research and leadership in various psychology fields, including perception and cognition. The institution emphasizes diversity and inclusion, providing a supportive research environment and state-of-the-art facilities.

Qualifications

• Record of excellence in research and leadership in psychology.
• Ability to develop independent high-quality research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research in psychology.
• Participate in interdisciplinary research opportunities.

Skills

Independent research program development

High-quality scholarship

Knowledge in perception and cognition

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field

Job description

Position Overview

The Division of Science at NYU Abu Dhabi invites applications for full‑time faculty positions in Psychology. We seek early‑career scholars for a tenure‑track assistant professor position and established scholars (Associate or Full Professor) who have a demonstrated record of excellence in research and leadership in the field.

Areas of Interest

We encourage candidates working in any area of perception, cognition, and cognitive development as well as social psychology, including those adopting a developmental perspective.

Research Focus and Interdisciplinary Opportunities

Candidates whose research intersects with existing faculty domains of interest—such as vision, memory, language, political psychology, inequality, gender, early childhood development, attachment, and identity throughout the lifespan—will find a vibrant research and teaching environment that includes supportive colleagues, significant research resources, and broad interdisciplinary opportunities.

Research Facilities

Successful candidates will have access to a faculty research grant and state‑of‑the‑art facilities, including:

• Imaging center with a Siemens Prisma 3T MRI scanner, two MEG systems, and support for multimodal data acquisition (MEG/EEG, eye‑tracking, fMRI, EEG).
• High‑performance computing with 6,400 cores.
• Behavioral testing facilities with standalone EEGs, eye‑tracking, virtual reality, physiological measures, robotics, and social‑psychology experimental rooms.
• Child Observation Lab equipped with video/audio recording, observation window, and control room.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field.

• Strong potential for developing an independent research program and a record of high‑quality scholarship across multiple areas of psychology.

• Ability to conduct and develop high‑quality research across multiple areas of psychology.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

NYU Abu Dhabi is committed to upholding a culture of non‑discrimination, anti‑harassment, dignity, and mutual respect; providing equal access and opportunity; and fostering academic excellence in learning, research, and teaching.