New York University Abu Dhabi

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New York University: NYU - Global: Abu Dhabi: AD_Social Science

We are inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Division of Social Science at NYU Abu Dhabi. The appointment will begin September 1, 2025, subject to final budget approval and is available for up to three years.

The Associate will spend half their time on independent research, and half their time on collaborative research with Professor Christopher Paik. The ideal candidate will have substantive interests in economic history, cultural economics, and/or historical political economy, with training in formal modelling and/or research methods including (but not limited to) geospatial and statistical analysis, large language models, machine learning and survey design.

The position does not require teaching, but it may be possible to get teaching experience for compensation. You would join a group of over 20 post-doctoral fellows and 70 faculty in the Division of Social Science.

For consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests, and two letters of reference, all in PDF format. The application link is here: http://apply.interfolio.com/162737.

If you have any questions, please email Professor Paik at cp92@nyu.edu. Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2025.