Research Assistant/Associate in the Division of Social Science [Political Science] - Dr. Peter van der Windt, Dr. Melina Platas, and Dr. Jonathan Harris | New York University Job at New York University, United Arab Emirates

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  • New York University
  • United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Are you good with data, interested in Africa and topics like climate change and displacement? Political scientists at NYU Abu Dhabi are looking for a full-time research assistant/associate to be based in Abu Dhabi for the academic year 2025-26 (start date: September 2025). 

The position entails data management and analysis, writing literature reviews, aid with grant applications, and text editing.

Candidates must have advanced data analysis skills in Stata and R, and advanced writing skills. The preferred candidate has a master?s degree in any social science discipline, quantitative data analysis, or statistics; candidates with qualifications in political science are preferred. Undergrads with excellent skill sets will also be considered.

There might be an opportunity for co-authorships for a qualified candidate. The position comes with competitive salary and benefits, including relocation and housing allowances.

To be considered, all applicants must submit a one-page cover letter, a curriculum vitae, Research Statement, and some sample (Stata and/or R) code, and 2-3 contact references. The closing date for applications is April 4, 2025. In case of questions, please reach out to co-PIs: Melina Platas ( [email protected] ), J. Andrew Harris ( [email protected] ) and Peter van der Windt ( [email protected] ).

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.

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About New York University

Founded in 1831, New York University is now one of the largest private universities in the United States. Of the more than 3,000 colleges and universities in America, New York University is one of only 60 member institutions of the distinguished Association of American Universities.

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