Research Associate - Computational Social Science and Data Science - NYU UAE

Position Overview

Research Associate role at NYU Abu Dhabi focuses on data-driven studies in computational social science, including social media analysis, collaboration, diversity, gender inequality, online experiments, and network science. The position supports long-term research projects under the supervision of Bedoor AlShebli and contributes to analytical work across multidisciplinary themes.

• Country: UAE
• City:
  Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Higher Education
• Function:
  Research
• Salary:  monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality:
  Any
• Job Type: Full-time

• Conduct research in computational social science and data science
• Analyze datasets from social media, collaboration networks, and online platforms
• Develop models for network analysis, causal inference, and statistical studies
• Support data collection, cleaning, and management for large-scale datasets
• Contribute to online controlled experiments when required
• Create visualizations, analytical tools, and data-driven insights
• Prepare research reports, documentation, and scientific outputs
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and multidisciplinary teams

• Master's degree in data science, computational social science, computer science, information science, or related field, or bachelor’s degree with several years of experience
• Experience in data science, machine learning, or computational social science
• Strong skills in statistical analysis, network analysis, and data management
• Ability to work with big data and analytical tools
• Scientific creativity and ability to work independently
• Strong communication skills in English and collaboration capability

• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical modeling
• Familiarity with causal inference, graph theory, and network analysis
• Experience with big data tools and visualization techniques
• Ability to conduct or support online experiment design
• Strong programming and data processing skills
• Research writing and documentation capability

• Opportunity to contribute to impactful research in computational social science
• Competitive tax‑free compensation package with housing, transport, and education benefits
• Access to advanced research facilities and interdisciplinary teams
• Strong collaborative environment within NYU’s global academic network
• Long‑term appointment with support for travel, computing, and publications
• Dynamic research setting at a major international university