Research Assistant in the Center for Interacting Urban Networks (CITIES) - Dr. Kinga Makovi

Westfield State University; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in the UAE is looking for a social scientist to support a cross-country project on misinformation and AI. The role involves analyzing survey data, designing follow-up projects, and writing reports. The ideal candidate will hold a B.A. or M.A. in a social science field and possess strong computational and data management skills.

Benefits

Possibility of contract renewal

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelors in social science with experience in survey data.
• Exceptional candidates with a computer science background also considered.
• Interest and experience in misinformation, AI, and social networks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze survey data and design follow-up projects.
• Write academic papers and reports.

Skills

Computational skills

Data management

Knowledge of social science research

Experience with survey data

R proficiency

Education

B.A. or M.A. in social science

Job description

Description

Dr. Kinga Makovi at the Center for Interacting Urban Networks (CITIES), New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a social scientist to support a cross-country project on misinformation and AI.

The successful applicant will contribute to analyzing survey data, designing follow-up projects, and writing academic papers and reports. The qualified candidate will have a B.A. or M.A. in a social science field, with experience working with survey data, knowledge of social science experiments, and using R. This position requires excellent computational and data management skills, and a knowledge of social science research processes and practices. Exceptional candidates with a computer science background and a track record of working with social scientists and social science questions will also be considered. Furthermore, an interest and experience in misinformation, AI, and social networks is a plus.

The anticipated start date for this position is September 1, 2025. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal.

For consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a transcript, and the contact information for three letters of reference who may be contacted through the selection process. If you have any questions, please email Professor Kinga Makovi [e-mail].

About NYUAD:

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 NYU s 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.