Post-Doctoral Associate

Position overview

We are inviting applications for a post-doctoral associate in the division of social science at NYU Abu Dhabi from individuals who have or will soon receive a PhD in demography, economics, sociology, public policy, health policy, or a closely related field. The appointment will begin September 1, 2026, subject to final budget approval and is available for up to three years.

The post-doctoral associate will spend half their time on independent research and half their time on collaborative research with Professors Luca Maria Pesando and Raul Santaeulalia‑Llopis. The collaborative research will be focused on fertility and reproductive choices (including through assisted reproductive technologies), childbearing decisions, human capital, and employment trajectories. The project will employ existing surveys, newly collected surveys, and randomized experiments.

The project will be comparative with case studies from Denmark and the UAE (and potentially other countries pending budget availability).

We seek a candidate with interest in fertility, family studies, economic demography, and family economics, and expertise with online surveys, field experiments, randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and applied data analysis. Ability to handle large volumes of data and familiarity with household surveys are required alongside solid data analysis skills (R, Stata, Python, etc.) and familiarity with academic writing and publishing.

The position does not require teaching but it may be possible to gain 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, contact information for at least two referees, and a writing sample. Letters of reference will be solicited for shortlisted candidates only. Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2026, but review will start as soon as possible.

To help post-doctoral associates and faculty thrive, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. This starts with a generous relocation allowance to ensure a smooth transition to Abu Dhabi. It includes a competitive salary; housing and transportation allowances; educational assistance for your dependents attending school in the UAE; and access to health and wellness services.

Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship.

The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity's shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi's high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents.

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.

UAE nationals are encouraged to apply.

Employment type: Full time
Experience: [number of years not specified]
Vacancy: 1